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Three women in festival closing (the one on the left wears a cowboy hat, the one in the middle has shimmery pants, and the one on the right is in sunglasses) are standing together on the Coachella lawn

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Buckle up for the Coachella Lesbian Instagram Meet Cute That’s Straight Out of a RomCom

Can Mariah Carey teach you how to sing? Unfair wages in the WNBA, and the author of “Little Women” is a trans icon.

Carmen Phillips —

Apr 21, 2022

A cartoon of Shakespeare sits against a multicolored background.

literature

Rainbow Reading: Have You Heard About This Queer YA Retelling of Julius Caesar?

Apparently, it promises “bisexuality and backstabbing.” 👀 Get all your LGBTQ+ book news in the latest Rainbow Reading!

Yashwina —

Apr 21, 2022

Janelle Monáe wears futuristic sunglasses while taking a selfie

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: Janelle Monáe Is Reporting From the Future

Plus, Sara Ramirez went to Florida and wore literal Daddy socks.

Christina Tucker —

Apr 20, 2022

Carmen San Diego super imposed in front of a world map with blue ocean that highlights all queer businesses in a pixelated rainbow

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: ‘Everywhere Is Queer,’ a Map of LGBTQ Businesses Designed for All Your Carmen Sandiego Fantasies

Everywhere is Queer is the new gay map viewed over 100,000 times and counting! James Baldwin on Easter, Rebecca Black remains an icon, and how many billionaires are there, anyway?

Carmen Phillips —

Apr 19, 2022

Demonstrators in favour of LGBT rights rally outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, October 8, 2019, as the Court holds oral arguments in three cases dealing with workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. A black woman holds a sign that says "Respect LGBTQ Human Dignity."

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Homophobia and Hate Are Returning Back to the Original Recipes

Old-school homophobia is back, the death of the “woke corporation,” and how to turn your side hustle into your full time job.

Carmen Phillips —

Apr 14, 2022

Janelle Monáe reclines in a red bikini and braids. There are illustrated sparkle stars next to her.

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: This Photo of Janelle Monáe Makes Me Feel [REDACTED]

My thoughts on this photo of Tessa Thompson and this one of Melissa King…………also [REDACTED].

Christina Tucker —

Apr 13, 2022

A collage of WNBA Draft Picks, left to right: Destanni Henderson in a light blue suit and matching baseball cap, leaning with leg up; Kierstan Bell in a three piece dark green suit with her jacket swung her her arm and a black turtleneck on the WNBA orange carpet, Emily Engstler walking into the arena in a black suit and loafters, pointing at the camera, and Nalyssa Smith in a red suit with no shirt underneath the jacket and Jordans.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: 2022’s Best Butch Fashion Came From the WNBA Draft

Looking for joy? The baby gays of the WNBA are the future. Also: A Disney heir came out as trans to slam the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, and the White…

Carmen Phillips —

Apr 12, 2022

Spring Jewelry Guide. Photo 1: An O-ring collar body chain. Photo 2: A gold bangle. Photo 3: A gold snake ear cuff. Photo 4: A gold ring featuring an initial and a birthstone.

queer fashion

So You Want Some New Jewelry

Looking to shake up your accessories this season? In this iteration of So You Want To, we’re talking rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.

Christina Tucker —

Apr 8, 2022

A glass of beer sits on top of a stack of books. A hand is pouring a beer bottle into the beer glass.

literature

Rainbow Reading: I’m a Book-at-the-Bar Kind of Nerd

Yashwina is back for another round of Rainbow Reading, rounding up all the latest LGBTQ+ literature news and happenings.

Yashwina —

Apr 7, 2022

Gillian Anderson sits in a chair with her legs crossed and her arms folder. She's wearing green pants and a floral print buttondown shirt.

celebrities (vapid fluff)

No Filter: I Am Sure Gillian Anderson Had a Blast Sitting Like an Absolute Dyke at Cannes

Plus, it’s hard to express how single I felt watching these videos of Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts! Please just let me live!!

Christina Tucker —

Apr 6, 2022

Kacy Musgraves in a hot pink dress with hot pink feathers is photoshopped in front of a photo of a moving train at sunset

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Kacey Musgraves Would ‘Jump in Front of a Moving Train’ for the LGBTQ Community, Level Up Allies

In defense of late 80s erotic thriller films, rainbow flags and the World Cup, and the 5 most challenged LGBTQ books of 2021 (go buy a copy!)

Carmen Phillips —

Apr 5, 2022

JoJo Siwa smiles brightly in a close up on the red carpet, her hair is pulled back and down and she has on a flowy pink top

society + culture

Also. Also. Also: JoJo Siwa Is “Very Very Happy” In New Relationship, Keeping the JoJo Happiness Brand Strong

Dove Cameron’s music video drop for the spring queer pop anthem “Boyfriend” and let’s celebrate Black trans people in love this Trans Day of Visibility.

Carmen Phillips —

Mar 31, 2022

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Also.Also.Also: Buckle up for the Coachella Lesbian Instagram Meet Cute That’s Straight Out of a RomCom

Rainbow Reading: Have You Heard About This Queer YA Retelling of Julius Caesar?

No Filter: Janelle Monáe Is Reporting From the Future

Also.Also.Also: ‘Everywhere Is Queer,’ a Map of LGBTQ Businesses Designed for All Your Carmen Sandiego Fantasies

Also.Also.Also: Homophobia and Hate Are Returning Back to the Original Recipes

No Filter: This Photo of Janelle Monáe Makes Me Feel [REDACTED]

Also.Also.Also: 2022’s Best Butch Fashion Came From the WNBA Draft

So You Want Some New Jewelry

Rainbow Reading: I’m a Book-at-the-Bar Kind of Nerd

No Filter: I Am Sure Gillian Anderson Had a Blast Sitting Like an Absolute Dyke at Cannes

Also.Also.Also: Kacey Musgraves Would ‘Jump in Front of a Moving Train’ for the LGBTQ Community, Level Up Allies

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