Culture

In Queer Clubs, Seeking Sanctuary from Violence

The Pulse shooting was everything I feared when I worked in a Florida gay bar. But we won’t cave to violence. Read more »

How Do We Move Forward From Orlando? By Supporting Our LGBTQ Familia

In Latinx communities, safe and welcoming queer spaces like Pulse are far too rare. Read more »

A Clockwork Trauma

Surviving as a Black and queer person in a culture built on violence. Read more »

Why It Matters That Male Film Critics Vastly Outnumber Female Film Critics

“Films are looked at from the prism of mostly white and male journalists.” Read more »

Making a Better, Smarter “Strong Female Character”

From Orphan Black to Game of Thrones, tough and flawed women are complicating the “strong female character” trope.  Read more »

Here’s a Radical Idea: Easy In-Home STD Tests

You'll be able to screen for cervical cancer and STDs without having to go to a doctor.  Read more »

We Can Live in a World Where Police Don’t Kill People

There are ways to end police violence. Politicians just ignore them. Read more »

Body Cameras Won't Keep Folks Safe: Police Officers Killed Alton Sterling

His death is the 558th fatal police shooting this year. Read more »

Breaking Out of the Brexit Binary

Can we move beyond the polarizing effects of modern politics towards a solution that works for all?   Read more »

Ask Bear: I'm a Queer Femme Woman—Can I Call Myself "Papa"?

A queer parenting conundrum.  Read more »

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A Look at How Media Writes Women of Color

Nearly every Saturday morning, feminists of color hold Twitter discussions taking a deeper look at issues, such as gender violence. It’s the... Read more »

Game Changer: Why Gaming Culture Allows Abuse... and How We Can Stop It

You're a Bolshevik feminist jewess that hates white people… and you expect to be taken seriously when you're “critique-ing” ...

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Oh Joy Sex Toy: How I Realized I'm Asexual

Artist Kiku H shares her personal experiences learning what it means to be asexual. Read more »

One-Sentence Reviews of the Lesbian Netflix Canon

Lez face it: when you’re a ladygay like myself, cruising the internet for something to watch, you realize very quickly that there are a whole... Read more »