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Be the Monster: Sady Doyle Draws a Macabre Road Map of Female Monstrosity

by Caroline Reilly
August 13, 2019 at 3:32pm
Throughout history, patriarchal social norms have dictated an acceptable set of standards—mental, physical, relational, sexual—that non-cisgender men must conform to. Read more »
Portrait of Nichole Perkins by Sylvie Rosokoff

BitchTapes: Southern Gothic Glamour

by Nichole Perkins
August 12, 2019 at 12:00pm
Throw a pinch of salt over your shoulder, turn your face to the moon, and check out Nichole Perkins’s playlist—the perfect Southern gothic soundtrack. Read more »
A black and white photo of author Annabel Gat, a white woman who has bangs and leans her head against her hands

Annabel Gat on Astrology, Heartbreak, and Embracing the Unknown

by Katherine Speller
August 11, 2019 at 7:15am
It’s not so much about our birth or the stars dictating how we love, flirt, and fuck. Instead it’s about wanting to understand the hows and whys of the ways we navigate our relationships. Read more »
Mandy from HBO's share is at the police station with her parents. She is wearing a sweatshirt and she looks upset.

Pure Love and Trust: HBO’s “Share” Shows Groundbreaking Post-Assault Parental Behavior

by Sezin Koehler
August 7, 2019 at 10:38am
Share sets a groundbreaking new model for a fresh paradigm of post-assault parental behavior. Read more »
A photo of characters from the cover of The Sims 4

20 Years of Queer Exploration: How “The Sims” Helped 13 LGBTQ People Find Realization

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
August 6, 2019 at 2:47pm
In July, Electronic Arts revealed the cover art for The Sims 4, which features the first same-sex couple since the franchise began nearly 20 years ago.  Read more »
Megan Thee Stallion, a brownskinned Black woman with a blue and green weave, performs on stage

Straight Capitalism, No Chaser: Brands Are Butting into “Hot Girl Summer” to Make a Quick Buck

by Brooklyn White
August 5, 2019 at 3:55pm
As the phrase #HotGirlSummer has gained visibility, an onslaught of brands attempting to commodify Megan Thee Stallion’s lifestyle. Read more »
A photo of James Baldwin, a Black man. Baldwin smiles and looks to the right of the camera.

7 Books by Queer Black Writers to Read in Honor of James Baldwin’s Birthday

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
August 2, 2019 at 3:55pm
Today, more LGBTQ Black authors are carving out the space that James Baldwin helped craft. Read more »
A photo of Tuca, a toucan, and Bertie, a small bird, who are animated characters on Tuca & Bertie.

A Heartbreaking Loss: “Tuca & Bertie” Gave Trauma Survivors a Road Map for Healing

by Mary Retta
August 2, 2019 at 2:02pm
While Tuca & Bertiei s light and comical, featuring meat drawers, edible grandmas, and runaway boobs, it’s ultimately an ode to female friendship, healing, and survival. Read more »
A photo of Max from The L Word, a white person with brown hair and blue eyes. Max looks into the camera.

Missing the Mark: Where Are the Trans Women on “The L Word” Reboot?

by Mey Rude
August 1, 2019 at 9:39am
We need the most mainstream lesbian show in the world to actively normalize trans lesbians. Read more »
Gina Rodriguez, a Latinx woman with dark brown hair, stares at some standing in the doorway on Jane the Virgin

Pure Heart: How “Jane the Virgin” Turned Empathy into Power

by Mallika Khanna
July 31, 2019 at 12:07pm
Resistance onscreen can be as simple as giving space to characters who aren’t normally visible. Read more »

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