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A photo of two women reading on a couch, one woman is black with an afro and the other woman is white with brunette hair in a short ponytail. They have their feet propped up on the back of the couch, just touching at the soles.

Also.Also.Also: How Many of “The 100 Most Influential Queer Books of All-Time” Have You Read?

Elvira found “freedom” in coming out, the queer history of Lil Kim, and somehow even more American Girl Doll Pride discourse that no one saw coming.

Carmen Phillips —

Jun 7, 2022

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A collage of the American Girl Doll Molly in: pajamas, her original navy blue outfit and red sweater vest, and her softball uniform. She's photoshopped in front of rainbow confetti and a white hand making a peace sign with PRID painted on its wrist.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: American Girl Denies Molly Came Out For Pride Month, But We Know The Truth

How to wear boxers in public, Lynda Carter is tearing down homophobes like she’s Wonder Woman, and if you’re still thinking about Amber Heard — donate to orgs that support…

Carmen Phillips —

Jun 2, 2022

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Rainbow Reading

A Black woman with braids wears a brown leather jacket and holds a book in front of her face.

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Rainbow Reading: What Are You Reading This Pride Month?

Welcome back to Rainbow Reading, your biweekly roundup of LGBTQ+ lit news you can use.

Yashwina —

Jun 2, 2022

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Four cut outs of Tommy Dorfman in a navy blue long t-shirt dress and clean white Nike's with a black swoosh. She has a blonde bob and oversized glasses. She's walking in each of the four cut outs, against a light blue background.

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No Filter: We’re All Thinking It, Right? Tommy Dorfman Is Giving Princess Diana!!!

Plus, the casual gay Auntie swag of Queen Latifah playing pool with Gabrielle Union’s tiny daughter, Kaavia James.

Christina Tucker —

Jun 1, 2022

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Two Bratz dolls are in rainbow colored long fur coats while holding protest signs and are photoshopped in front of a pink background with gold and yellow sparkles. The dolls look millennial chic, despite being corporate pride.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: I Wanna Be Mad About Bratz Commodifying Pride, but That Coat

Welcome to Corporate Pride season! Also, Will’s sexuality on “Stranger Things,” you can escape summer’s heat if you’re rich, and your personality, as explained by your annoying household habits.

Carmen Phillips —

May 31, 2022

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Ellen Degeneres

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Also.Also.Also: Well, Today Ellen Said Goodbye

They’re making a Laverne Cox Barbie for Pride (I want one).

Carmen Phillips —

May 26, 2022

ashlyn harris

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No Filter: This Thirsty Reel of Ashlyn Harris Is Incredibly Effective!

Also, ahem, did my invitation to the “Hacks” pool party get lost in the mail??????????????

Christina Tucker —

May 25, 2022

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A school sign for Robb Elementary Schools is brick and says Bienvenidos in white cursive. In front of the sign is a Texas sheriff with his back to the camera, out of focus.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: They’re Children.

Thinking of Uvalde, Texas tonight. There are no words.

Carmen Phillips —

May 24, 2022

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Dove Cameron

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Dove Cameron Opens Up About Dysphoria, Depression, in Honestly Striking Instagram Post

Sending so much love to Dove Cameron today. Also: The USWNT is finally getting equal pay for equal play, and Audre Lorde is getting her own street in New York.

Carmen Phillips —

May 19, 2022

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Rainbow Reading

A cartoon woman wearing a red swimsuit dives into a book

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Rainbow Reading: Don’t Stop Believer-ing

Let’s talk about what just happened with The Believer. Also, calling all my short story gays! Welcome back to Rainbow Reading, your biweekly roundup of LGBTQ+ lit news.

Yashwina —

May 19, 2022

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Newly appointed White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds her first news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Karine Jean-Pierre Makes Black, Gay, Immigrant History as White House Press Secretary

Brittney Griner has been detained for at least another 30 days, new UFO videos for Congressional Eyes Only, Netflix tells LGBTQ employees to just quit if they don’t like their…

Heather Hogan —

May 17, 2022

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In a still from Netflix's First Kill, two teen girls (one black and one white with brunette hair) lay together on a bed underneath blue twinkling lights, the white teenager looks to to the black teen's face. The black teen stares directly at the camera.

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Also.Also.Also: First Kill’s Sapphic Teen Vampires Will Take a Bite Out of Summer (Sorry, I Had To)

“First Kill” looks like Buffy had a baby with the good seasons of Pretty Little Liars, and that’s extremely my shit! Also, how Black queer women are finding agency in…

Carmen Phillips —

May 12, 2022