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Also.Also.Also: New Investigative Report Details Sexual Misconduct, Verbal Abuse, By Coaches in the National Women’s Soccer League

Taking our time breaking down Sally Yates’ report on abuse in the NWSL, Brittney Griner has an appeal date in…

Carmen Phillips

Oct 4, 2022

A group of protestors stand outside R. Kelly's hearing, a black woman speaks into a microphone as another black woman holds a sign that says "Ariel and Jocelyn, two of R Kelly's victims, with hearts around them"

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

As someone who has taken her rapist to court, I know that justice looks different…

danijanae

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Oct 8, 2021

A memorial assembled for children found at Kamloops Residental School, featuring flowers, stuffed animals and children's toys, as well as signs that read REST IN PEACE KAMLOOPS and EVERY CHILD MATTERS

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Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

It’s been a busy few weeks with heartrending news developments centered around the violence of…

the team

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Jun 18, 2021

A woman in professional dress looks unsettled while wearing a disposable paper mask over her nose and mouth.

NEWS

Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

This week we look at the latest horrifying anti-trans legislation passed in Tennessee, the ongoing…

the team

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May 28, 2021

NEWS

Lesbian Space Drama: Did NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Commit the World’s First Crime in Space?

Wow the new L Word reboot is really taking things to the next level!!!!

Stef

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Aug 25, 2019

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

As someone who has taken her rapist to court, I know that justice looks different for everyone.

danijanae —

Oct 8, 2021

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Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

It’s been a busy few weeks with heartrending news developments centered around the violence of residential schools in Canada against Indigenous people, many major decisions from the US Supreme Court,…

the team —

Jun 18, 2021

covid-19

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Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

This week we look at the latest horrifying anti-trans legislation passed in Tennessee, the ongoing failures of America’s criminal justice system one year after George Floyd’s murder, the latest round…

the team —

May 28, 2021

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pop culture fix

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Love, Victor’s Bebe Wood and Her Queer Character Both Say “If It’s Hot, It’s Hot” Which Is Hot

Plus also, Naya Rivera’s final role, teasers about Work in Progress and The Boys, lots of Batwoman goodness, and more!

Valerie Anne —

Jun 21, 2021

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Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

the team —

Jun 18, 2021

lesbian avengers

pride 2021

politics + activism

What Really Happened With The Gap Lesbian Avengers Pride T-Shirt

The Gap did not steal lesbian artist Carrie Moyer’s design and put it on a Pride shirt… because Carrie sold it to them.

Vanessa —

Jun 17, 2021

link roundup

pop culture fix

Willow Smith and Paris Jackson look at the same piece of paper while sitting on a red couch together.

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: According to Paris Jackson and Willow Smith, Everyone In Gen Z is Queer, We’ve Talked About This

Paris Jackson and Willow Smith go one-on-one on the Red Table Talk, btw everyone under the age of 25 is queer and/or trans, Mae Martin will make more content for…

Valerie Anne —

Jun 16, 2021

covid-19

How To Survive A Post(?)-COVID World

Image shows a grey building with orange windows. I pink human figure sits with their hands around their knees in a cut-out portion of the building.

politics + activism

How To Fight An Eviction

Given the poor protections for tenants, the economic fallout and the chronic lack of access to affordable housing and healthcare, America’s housing crisis has only deepened since the pandemic began.

Koty Neelis —

Jun 15, 2021

link roundup

pop culture fix

Dawn (Sara Bareilles), Wickie (Renée Elise Goldsberry), Summer (Busy Philipps), and Gloria (Paula Pell) in Girls5Eva gay

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Pop Culture Fix: Girls5eva Will Get 3gether for A Second Season

Plus teasers for the new Gossip Girl and Atypical, a Stranger Things podcast dedicated to their resident lesbian Robin, and so much more!

Valerie Anne —

Jun 14, 2021

covid-19

racism

A woman glares across a pink and red ocean. Tiny people hold up boards to try to block the waves.

politics + activism

The Revolutionary Anger of Asian Women

Our anger can be a tool of resistance in a post-pandemic world. Instead of burying or relinquishing it, we should learn to use it.

Diamond Yao —

Jun 10, 2021

link roundup

pop culture fix

Shot of Anna Akana from Stitchers, Anna Akana is going to star in Demi Lovato's new comedy "Hunger"

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Pop Culture Fix: Demi Lovato’s Comedy Pilot “Hungry” Will Star Anna Akana? Sounds Gay, I’m In

Diana Taurasi in Space Jam 2, Lili Rienhart and Aisha Dee are teaming up for a Netflix movie, no I will not shut up about In The Heights, and Teen…

Valerie Anne —

Jun 9, 2021

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Also.Also.Also: New Investigative Report Details Sexual Misconduct, Verbal Abuse, By Coaches in the National Women’s Soccer League

NEWS

On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

NEWS

Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

NEWS

Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

NEWS

Lesbian Space Drama: Did NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Commit the World’s First Crime in Space?

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

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Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

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Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

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