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A Goodbye Plan: 17 Queer Spaces Now That Twitter Is Maybe Ending

For many folks like me – Black, queer, and desiring connection – Twitter has served as a vehicle for dialogue, digital intimacy, and a lot of laughter. It’s hard to…

shea wesley martin —

Nov 15, 2022

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According to GLAAD, Social Media Companies Are Failing LGBTQ+ People

GLAAD released its 2022 Social Media Safety Index report, and all major social media networks – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube – earned below a 50% score out of…

Katie —

Jul 13, 2022

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$Flowers are collaged in the background behind a Tweet from AS writer Stef Rubino: "As a gay teenager, I never felt like I had the support I needed, especially given the fact that my home life was fractured & very off balance. That's why, for this pride month, I've partnered with Dr. Scholl's Custom Fit Orthotics,"$

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I Simply Cannot Get Enough of the “That’s Why I’m Partnering with ___” Tweets

As a late-blooming queer, I know how good it feels to be recognized. That’s why this month I’m partnering with AI Facial Recognition Services,

Anya Richkind —

Jun 23, 2022

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Everybody Publicly and Shamelessly Flirt With Each Other Right Now

Literally why not.

Erin —

Sep 19, 2017

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Here’s Who Got #NationalGirlfriendDay Right On Twitter

Straight people are at it again.

Erin —

Aug 2, 2017

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the l word: generation q

Queer Celebrities! They’re Just As Weirdly Giddy About “The L Word” Reboot As You Are!

What a bizarre and surreal day to be alive in this world.

Heather Hogan —

Jul 11, 2017

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Twitter Is the New Black Church

I grew up hearing stories from elders about how integral the black church was to their lives during the Civil Rights era. Being a queer woman, I never quite felt…

Cami Thomas —

May 2, 2017

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“I Want to Be Visible”: A Queer #DisabledAndCute Photo Gallery

When I saw the hashtag #DisabledAndCute gaining steam on Twitter last weekend, I felt an immediate tug of recognition. Disabled folks were here, owning our bodies and looks rather than…

Carrie —

Feb 20, 2017

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