United Kingdom

doctor who

United Kingdom

tv reviews

Jodie Whittaker’s “Doctor Who” Is an Impossible Thing, a Miracle

You can know your beloved Doctor is going to be a woman, and then you can witness her being a woman. It’s two different things.

Heather Hogan —

Oct 8, 2018

bad behavior

tv essay

issues

How “Bad Girls” Made a Good Girl Gay

“The first time I left my mom in the county jail, the only person more surprised than her was me.”

Heather Hogan —

Sep 24, 2018

doctor who

sci-fi

tv feature

The Newbie’s Gentle Guide to “Doctor Who”

If you’re overwhelmed by Doctor Who’s 50-year history but want to get into it for the first time for the first woman Doctor, this guide’s for you!

Heather Hogan —

Sep 6, 2018

alsoalsoalso

link roundup

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Anti-Trans Protestors Try to “Take Over” London Pride, Won’t Break Our Spirit and Other Stories for the Week

Anti-Trans protestors try to invade London Pride, the Lourve has a new Beyoncé-themed tour, and Buffy and Faith are still queer culture over 20 years later. Plus more news to…

Carmen Phillips —

Jul 9, 2018

Style Thief

United Kingdom

queer fashion

Style Thief: How to Dress Like Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who

No one should wear pants that are any color but teal from this day forward. Thank you for complying with this new law I just made up.

Ari —

Nov 14, 2017

hate crime

United Kingdom

politics + activism

Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crime Soars in the UK

One in five lesbians and one in six bisexual women have experienced a hate crime in the last twelve months.

Heather Davidson —

Sep 7, 2017

great british bake off

reality tv

tv reviews

The New “Great British Bake Off”: Nothing’s Changed, Except Everything That Matters

Is Great British Bake Off even Great British Bake Off without Mary, Sue, and Mel? (No. Not really.)

Heather Davidson —

Aug 30, 2017

Lists/Top 10s

ranked

tv lists

The UK’s Reality Dating Shows, Ranked by Queerness

Yes, we’ll be talking about “Love Island”.

Heather Davidson —

Aug 28, 2017

pride 2017

United Kingdom

lgbt pride

London’s Pride Posters, Ranked by “What the Fresh Hell Were They Thinking?”

“Imagine if homosexuality was contagious, though. What a beautiful world that would be.”

Heather Davidson —

Jun 30, 2017

election

immigration

politics + activism

The Conservatives’ DUP Deal Illustrates Their Consistently Cynical Support for LGBTQ Rights

After a decade of using our community to score votes, the Tories have shown that they were always waiting to throw us under the bus.

Heather Davidson —

Jun 12, 2017

United Kingdom

video games

geekery

Making Imaginary Wine While The World Burns

Taking on a virtual vineyard in “Terroir” turned out to be the best way to cope with 2017.

Heather Davidson —

Jun 6, 2017

doctor who

sci-fi

tv feature

Doctor Who’s First Queer Companion Echoes My Own Gay Journey Through Space and Time

Ten years ago, Doctor Who was the first show to let me see myself, and to feel seen; when I felt entirely alone, it showed me a universe waiting for…

Heather Davidson —

Apr 17, 2017