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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: The Olympics May Have Double Standards, but in THIS House We Stan Sha’Carri Richardson

An ode to the classic, enduring appeal of the Magic Wand, the one commodity the wealthy value above all else, and a “return to normal” has pushed schools to a breaking point.

Carmen Phillips February 15, 2022 18 Comments
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Movie Reviews

“Marry Me” Is a J-Lo Rom-Com About a Lesbian Who Does All The Work, Gets None of the Credit

“Marry Me” is a charming enough romantic comedy about a superstar who marries a common man, and the whole damn story is enabled by a lesbian who finds love for EVERYBODY but herself.

Riese February 15, 2022 8 Comments
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First Person Music

The Double Lives of Queer Church Musicians

Many of my colleagues and I have left church music leadership entirely.

Cat Dean February 15, 2022 23 Comments
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Notes from Hell: Divorce Year

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Laneia February 15, 2022 37 Comments
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Love + Sex

You Need Help: What Is Love?

The questions we get more frequently for this column than any other are about love, so we tried to answer: what is love?

the team February 15, 2022 14 Comments
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First Person

Caterpillar Soup: A Trans Girl Finds Her Style

Emme Lund writes about butterflies, fashion, and finding her own sense of style while she moves through her transition.

Emme Lund February 15, 2022 11 Comments
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TV Reviews

“The Legend of Vox Machina” Could Be Gayer But I Love It Anyway

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Valerie Anne February 14, 2022 6 Comments
America Chavez leaps, yells, and punches
Pop Culture Fix

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Plus! First looks/listens at: Jada Pinkett Smith with Queen Latifah on The Equalizer, the new season of Russian Doll, and Stephanie Beatriz’s new podcast.

Heather Hogan February 14, 2022 13 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Euphoria” Episode 206 Recap: The Devil You Know

To roughly quote Lady Bird: “You’re not gonna get in a car with a guy who texts, are ya?” Alas, she does.

Drew Burnett Gregory February 14, 2022 23 Comments
a bunch of psychedelic hearts are present in the background for this. Over top in neon pink letters it reads "Passion Projects"
AF+

A+ Member Gallery: Your Devastatingly Awesome Passion Projects

You all are just so cool!

Nico February 14, 2022 33 Comments
Colcannon (chunky potatoes with leek, kale and butter) in a wooden bowl
Food and Drink

Lesbians, Love & Colcannon — 48 hours in Dublin

I’d found the ultimate comfort food on a spur-of-the-moment trip, it was the cherry on top of a sweet Valentine’s Day.

Shana February 14, 2022 12 Comments
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Book Lists

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Welcome to another Short Fiction Playlist! In honor of Valentine’s Day, today’s theme is queer sex! Dig into these five stories featuring a sex-talking parrot, period sex, gay clubs, spanking, and more.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya February 14, 2022 2 Comments
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Dating

Relationship “Green Flags” To Look For When Dating

Just like “red flags” can tell you a person might be toxic, overly controlling, or unavailable emotionally, looking for “green flags” can tell you if your partner is, generally, a pretty solid person worth continuing to invest in!

Abbie Jones February 14, 2022 10 Comments
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The Editors February 14, 2022 33 Comments
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Book Lists Quizzes

Quiz: Which Queer Romance Novel Should You Read This February?

This February celebrate love NOT being a lie by reading a queer romance novel.

Casey February 13, 2022 35 Comments
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Playlists Valentine's Day

Playlist: Love Songs Gifted By Exes

I asked some of my friends whether they had any love songs that they still love today, originally given to them by exes.

Analyssa February 13, 2022 7 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

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Drew Burnett Gregory February 12, 2022 23 Comments
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Food and Drink

20 Queer Bakers To Follow on Instagram

Fill your Instagram feed with allllllll the pastries, breads, and sweet treats by following these queer bakers and queer-owned bakeries.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya February 12, 2022 16 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

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Valentine's Day

Hot, Creative Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day With Yourself, Your Friends or Your Partner(s) That Don’t Involve Flowers or Chocolate

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