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trans media representation

Londyn Smith de Richelieu Talks Being a Trans Woman of Color on Love Thy Sister

“That’s the reason having a platform matters so much to me. Violence against trans women of color gets shoved under the rug so often, and there’s no accountability.”

Heather Hogan —

Jan 29, 2015

barbara smith

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lgbt history

“This Shit Has Got to Change”: The Autostraddle Interview with Black Lesbian Feminist Legend Barbara Smith

This past Saturday, just a few hours before the Millions March in NYC, I sat down with Barbara Smith, a Black lesbian feminist legend.

Hannah Hodson —

Dec 16, 2014

everyone is gay

family

parenting & family

“This Is A Book For The Parents Of Gay Kids”: A Coming Out Conversation with Bruce and Phyllis

I emailed my dad, Bruce, and my grandma, Phyllis, and asked if they’d like to have a three-generational conversation inspired by the book. They agreed, and so we all read…

Maddie —

Nov 12, 2014

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they need help

queer fashion

Greyscale Goods Wants To Help You Build the Androgynous Wardrobe of Your Dreams

Sara Medd is a woman on a mission. That mission is to help you find all of the androgynous and otherwise gender-neutral garb you’ve been looking for all your life.

Carmen —

Oct 13, 2014

Daily Fix

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tv news & trailers

Girl Code’s Quinn Says Season 3 Is Super Gay, In A Good Way

Wednesday, October 1st at 11/10c “Girl Code” returns. Resident lesbian Quinn Marcus tells us what we have to look forward to.

Brittani —

Sep 30, 2014

"personality cult"

brittani nichols

comedy

Comedy Crush: Everything Brittani Nichols Touches Turns to Hilarious

“I wore a hooded shirt with a suit jacket which is a look I really enjoy but there aren’t any pictures of me in it because I’m not important, so…

Carmen —

Sep 22, 2014

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marriage equality

politics + activism

Having Your Wedding Cupcake & Eating It Too: Radical Queer & Progressive LGBT Politics Working Together

The new executive director of Garden State Equality, Andy Bowen, and I chat about the influence of queer radicalism on LGBT progressive organizations and movements.

KaeLyn —

Aug 29, 2014

Dear Queer Diary

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culture

Dear Queer Diary: Two Journalers are Twice as Nice

Mary and Frances reveal the secrets of the diary-writing universe.

Maggie —

Aug 28, 2014

Dear Queer Diary

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culture

Dear Queer Diary: It’s Carolyne!

She sings opera, bakes cookies, and owns more than half a dozen journals. What more could we ask for?

Maggie —

Aug 21, 2014

anime

event

geekery

It Was a Sailor Moon Weekend at Otakon 2014

The East Coast’s largest anime convention came with a premiere of and more info on the new, faithful Sailor Moon dub, and a chance to chat with the voice actors…

Rose —

Aug 20, 2014

Dear Queer Diary

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