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When a Child Comes Out, Whose Story Is It to Tell?

07/31/2023

When a Child Comes Out, Whose Story Is It to Tell?

Social media can be an incredible tool for finding connection and understanding, which is why so many of us share our lives, stories, and struggles on various platforms.

Janelle Monáe's "Dirty Computer" Will Forever Be the Anthem to My Own Queer Journey

10/22/2023

Janelle Monáe's "Dirty Computer" Will Forever Be the Anthem to My Own Queer Journey

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we're asking writers to reflect on a moment in queer pop culture history that has allowed them to experience queer liberation in their own lives.

Alice Wu's "Saving Face" Told a Queer Asian Story When It Was Far From the Mainstream

10/01/2023

Alice Wu's "Saving Face" Told a Queer Asian Story When It Was Far From the Mainstream

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we're asking writers to reflect on a moment in queer pop culture history that has allowed them to experience queer liberation in their own lives.

Billie Eilish Wasn't Technically "Outed" — but Debating Her Sexuality Is Still Wrong

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Billie Eilish Wasn't Technically "Outed" — but Debating Her Sexuality Is Still Wrong

If it seems like discussions of Billie Eilish's sexuality have been in the news for months, that's because they have.

25 Essential Books by Trans and Nonbinary Authors to Add to Your Reading List

11/17/2023

25 Essential Books by Trans and Nonbinary Authors to Add to Your Reading List

Nov. 20 marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance that honors the memory of trans folks whose lives were lost in acts of anti-trans violence.

How Do I Deal With My In-Laws Undermining Me as a Mom During the Holidays?

11/13/2023

How Do I Deal With My In-Laws Undermining Me as a Mom During the Holidays?

We know that every holiday season, parents have lots of questions — whether it's how to deal with stress-inducing in-laws or ways to keep their kids healthy.

Why Some "Across the Spider-Verse" Fans Think the Movie's Gwen Stacy Is Trans

10/31/2023

Why Some "Across the Spider-Verse" Fans Think the Movie's Gwen Stacy Is Trans

In "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," the story (a sequel to 2018's "Into the Spider-Verse") moves to the universe inhabited by Gwen Stacy, aka Spider-Woman (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld), for the first time.

Everything We Know About Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer's Wedding Plans So Far

10/27/2023

Everything We Know About Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer's Wedding Plans So Far

It seems Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer are still in the thick of wedding planning.

For Author Ashley Herring Blake, Sapphic Love Should Come With a Happily Ever After

10/24/2023

For Author Ashley Herring Blake, Sapphic Love Should Come With a Happily Ever After

Ashley Herring Blake's literary career has always highlighted the importance of being true to one's self, a theme perfect for her roots in children's literature as well as her pivot to adult romance.

Drag King Beauty Is Ready to Take Center Stage

10/17/2023

Drag King Beauty Is Ready to Take Center Stage

When it comes to historical royalty, kings take up a considerable amount of space.

Before I Saw Butch-Femme Identity Represented on Screen, Minnie Bruce Pratt and Leslie Feinberg Inspired Me

10/14/2023

Before I Saw Butch-Femme Identity Represented on Screen, Minnie Bruce Pratt and Leslie Feinberg Inspired Me

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we're asking writers to reflect on a moment in queer pop culture history that has allowed them to experience queer liberation in their own lives.

"Our Flag Means Death" Creator David Jenkins Answers All Our Episode 4 and 5 Questions

10/12/2023

"Our Flag Means Death" Creator David Jenkins Answers All Our Episode 4 and 5 Questions

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"Our Flag Means Death'''s Costume Designer on How to Make the Perfect Pirate Halloween Outfit

10/10/2023

"Our Flag Means Death'''s Costume Designer on How to Make the Perfect Pirate Halloween Outfit

"Our Flag Means Death" costume designer Gypsy Taylor really wants you to dress up as one of the show's many lovable, complicated pirates for Halloween.

54 LGBTQ+ Movies Spanning Centuries and Genres

10/06/2023

54 LGBTQ+ Movies Spanning Centuries and Genres

Whether you're in the mood for a thoughtful and serious drama, a fun and lighthearted comedy, or a documentary deep dive into real history, there are a ton of movies that focus on LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, experiences, and themes.

History and Hypocrisy: What the "Gay" Ear Piercing Means Today

10/04/2023

History and Hypocrisy: What the "Gay" Ear Piercing Means Today

These days, seldom does a trend stick around for longer than a few weeks before a neologism replaces the one before it, permeating the halls of TikTok or Instagram and causing all of us to second-guess what was once considered mainstream — only to then swap a coveted wardrobe staple for the latest passing fad.