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book lists

Queer Comfort Reads for Tough Times

Comfort reads with queer characters to soothe you in today’s rough times! I’ve specifically picked books that are available in ebook format so that you can get a hold of…

Casey —

Apr 22, 2020

link roundup

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Netflix’s Real Life “A League of Their Own” Lesbian Love Story Is Gonna Make You Cry so Hard

This trailer for Legends of Tomorrow is bonkers, The Bold Type’s coming back so soon, everything else is getting delayed delayed delayed, Melissa Etheridge’s #StayHome concert series, and more!

Heather Hogan —

Apr 22, 2020

environment

queer fashion

Meet the Designers Who Are Working Hard for a Queerer Sustainability Movement

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and we are reminded that sustainability is inherently queer. The movement won’t — and can’t — continue without the queer community.

Emma Banks —

Apr 22, 2020

king princess

no filter

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: Quinn Wilson and King Princess Listen I Need To Sit Down

King Princess and Quinn Wilson give us horse girl content and Kristen Kish needs a haircut!

Christina Tucker —

Apr 22, 2020

also.also.also

link roundup

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Is Anything Gayer Than a Mullet?

Ranking the best queer mullets in pop culture, a little Lizzo and Whitney Houston, happy anniversary “Love & Basketball,” and here’s what to know about the how far-right media is…

Carmen Phillips —

Apr 21, 2020

gloria steinem

hulu

tv reviews

“Mrs. America” Is a Feminist Triumph and a Cautionary Tale

Don’t worry, even Cate Blanchett won’t compel you to be attracted to Phyllis Schlafly.

Heather Hogan —

Apr 21, 2020

advice

queered & careered

money + work

Queered & Careered: Practice Career Cocooning

Inspired by a caterpillar, cocooning describes a time when you are forced to wait and prepare for the transformation that is taking place inside you. Thanks to Covid-19, many of…

Tiara Dee —

Apr 21, 2020

mental health

personal essay

first person

How to Quit Smoking

Tell yourself that you’re not like one of those chain smokers, that you can stop whenever you want. Start smoking American Spirits, so it’s like, not even that bad for…

Abbie Jones —

Apr 21, 2020

Why Are So Many Trans Mascs Pups?

When a couple trans masc friends are into pup play, it’s a coincidence. When half of the trans men I know are into it, it’s a pattern. I began to mentally set up a bulletin board with red string to solve one question: why are so many trans mascs pups?