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sci-fi/fantasy

literature

Eight Trans-Inclusive Fantasy Books for Harry Potter Fans

Eight trans-inclusive fantasy books for the Harry Potter fans , from all-gender Quidditch to trans boys summoning ghosts, there’s a book here for every Potterhead!

Casey —

Oct 28, 2020

link roundup

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Every Oscar-Winning Actress Over 40 Has to Play Gay Now, It’s Carol’s Law

Nicole Kidman’s The Undoing has a moment of queerness, the first lesbian couple on Bridezillas, the Nintendo Switch really is just the queerest thing, the teaser trailer for the final…

Heather Hogan —

Oct 28, 2020

no filter

regular

Rahne Jones has a backwards cap and sits in a chair with her hands clasped in front of her face and her tattoos showing.

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: What About a Queer Fresh Prince Remake Staring The Politican’s Rahne Jones?

Janet Mock, Indya Moore, and Trace Lysette are going to burn a hot hole through your heart… and is it too soon for a gorgeous Niecy Nash wedding flashback? We…

Christina Tucker —

Oct 28, 2020

Asian American

buddhism

first person

The Angsty Buddhist: Learning Anger And White Buddhism

When it comes to Buddhism and cultural appropriation, I still sometimes worry that I’m making a big deal out of nothing, that I’m angry for no good reason.

L —

Oct 28, 2020

Asian American

interview

a graphic of the cover of mcsweeney's queer fiction issue, and a photo of the author patti yumi cottrell. the cover features tendrils, foliage and plants with a hand at the bottom.

book features

What Is Queer Fiction? An Interview with Patrick Cottrell

The first time I encountered a book with queer characters must have been James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room. At the time I remember feeling afraid of its intensity. Now it’s one…

Kamala Puligandla —

Oct 28, 2020

also.also.also

link roundup

A light skinned Black person with short dreadlocks is getting kissed by person of color partner with a curly short hair bob in the new Gay Oreo commercial. They are snuggling on the couch.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Did You Know This Gay Ass Oreo Commercial Was Gonna Make You Cry Today?

Fortune Feimster got married, Laverne Cox is on the cover of Paper Magazine, women making pizza are hot — pun not intended, and links for all your big post-Amy Coney…

Carmen Phillips —

Oct 27, 2020

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