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queer musicians

Artist Grace Semler Baldridge poses on a bridge. They are wearing a black coat and have a neutral expression.

music

With Chart-Topping Christian Album “Preacher’s Kid,” Semler Offers Companionship to Lonely Queers

‘”I thought if we could maybe get it into the top 40 on some Christian charts, then people who need it might find it and find comfort in it,” they…

Adrian —

Mar 23, 2021

interview

queer music videos

A still of a moment from Jayli Wolf's "Child of the Government" video, in which the artist stands facing a tree in a field wearing a flowing white nightgown.

music

Anishinaabe/Cree Artist Jayli Wolf on What Her New Single Says About the Sixties Scoop

Jayli Wolf talks about the video for her new single “Child of the Government” drawing from her family’s experiences of the Sixties Scoop, as well as how her bisexual identity…

Jackie Lipson —

Mar 12, 2021

interview

literary fiction

literature

What If “When Harry Met Sally” Was a Feminist Lesbian Love Story? Emily Hashimoto Has the Answer with “A World Between”

“The trajectory with their partner or ex-partner and or friend or whoever is not linear; it’s, for some women, this big zig zagging: friends for five years, then date for…

Julie R Enszer —

Feb 4, 2021

interview

nonfiction

A photo collage of the cover of Marlee Grace's Getting to Center, which features pastel abstract shapes, and a photo of Grace, a blond woman in a white turtleneck in front of a backdrop with pastel shapes on it.

literature

Getting to an Imperfect, Queer Center: Interview with Marlee Grace

“The goal, especially in 2020, has not been to feel better or feel my best, but it’s to feel less shitty than I did five minutes ago.” Marlee Grace’s Getting…

Sarah Yanni —

Jan 4, 2021

interview

respect your elders

A drag performer puts on makeup in a mirror.

society + culture

Respect Your Elders: Carter Bachmann Came Out as Trans at 64

“Having presented a woman, a lesbian, and then come out as transgender man… don’t be afraid. You’re not alone. We are worthwhile. We are forever. We are everywhere. All you…

Lou Barrett —

Dec 26, 2020

interview

the dyke kitchen

a screenshot of a zoom conversation. on the left kamala throws back her head laughing and on the right karen tongson has her face screwed up with discomfort and her fists pressed together.

food and drink

The Dyke Kitchen: Defining Taste With Karen Tongson

Tongson’s personal cooking style relies on saving the ingredients or parts that traditionally, institutionally have less value — “something that you think is burdened by indignity, cheapness and trash” —…

Kamala Puligandla —

Dec 19, 2020

interview

NSFW

a collaged image with the cover of Best Lesbian Erotica Vol 5, featuring two women of color holding each other, and four photos of writers in the book, along with one photo of tattoo of a woman blindfolded and her wrists tied above her head.

book features

Meet The Writers Of Best Lesbian Erotica Vol. 5

Six contributors to Best Lesbian Erotica Volume 5 tell us about how they think about erotica as queer writers. The book came out on Dec 8, so can get your…

Kamala Puligandla —

Dec 11, 2020

but i'm a cheerleader

interview

film

Jamie Babbit on “But I’m a Cheerleader,” Barbie Sex, and Getting Bad Reviews

“That’s my whole junior high experience: No, I don’t want to be friends with you. I actually want to have sex with you.”

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Dec 7, 2020

interview

latina

politics + activism

Queer Latina Tiffany Cabán Is Running For NYC Council, Bringing Hope To 2021

She ran a progressive campaign for Queens DA that put New York’s establishment on notice, and now has NYC Council in sight. “It’s not about good people or bad people,…

Christian —

Dec 3, 2020

interview

respect your elders

society + culture

Respect Your Elders: Tea with Trans Playwright and Actress Christine Howey

“After I was about 20 years into my life as a trans woman, I was getting very frustrated by seeing that nothing much was changing. Transgender people were still being…

Lou Barrett —

Nov 28, 2020

gay marriage

interview

Mary Bonauto addresses reporters on the steps of the Supreme Court.

news

Mary Bonauto, Lead Obergefell Attorney, on What Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation Means for Marriage Equality

RBG’s death and ACB’s confirmation left a lot of LGBT folks reeling, wondering what Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation means for marriage equality. Are folks right to be worried? Yes, admits…

Natalie —

Nov 4, 2020

interview

queer musicians

A portrait of Mila Jam wearing bright green center-parted hair with hot pink bobby pins and a pink taffeta one-shoulder top with a dramatic ruffle

music

Creative Interviewing Creatives: Mila Jam Is the Artivist the World Needs Right Now

“Most production companies and organizations feel like they check off their list of requirements by having one of us in the room. We need more inclusivity in lead roles, as…

Jackie Lipson —

Oct 29, 2020