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Before Serena Williams, There Was Champion Tennis Player Althea Gibson
A new documentary remembers champion tennis pioneer, who was proudly assertive on the court and off.
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Oh Joy Sex Toy: Why Do You Love Packing?
In her weekly comic exploring sexuality, artist Erika Moen explains why she sometimes likes to “pack” a sculpted cock and balls.
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Popaganda Episode: Animal Friends
Bad ducks, cat ladies, and queer zebras—oh my! On today’s show, we discuss animals in pop culture.
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There Are No Survivors Without Scars
A New Orleans poet reflects on the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina: Since the storm, I have become a watcher of birds. It started as fascination speckled with jealousy. Birds make flight look easy.
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Comedian Cameron Esposito Talks Queerness and Life With An Eating Disorder
Comedian Cameron Esposito gets serious to discuss how learning to love your body can be a lifelong struggle.
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College Students Don't Want to Hire Racist or Homophobic Comedians. Why Is That a Problem, Exactly?
The media continues to call millennials “infantilized” and “coddled,” but to an observer the opposite appears true.
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Saying Goodbye to Maria and the End of a Sesame Street Era
Growing up, Sesame Street's Maria was one of the best Latina role models I had. This summer, she's leaving the show after 44 years and Sesame Street is moving to HBO. It's all happening so fast! Keeping this show accessible to Americans who can’t shell out... Read more »
Critical Conditions: For Trans Individuals, Seeking Medical Care Can Be a Minefield
When trans individuals encounter the medical system, they're often met with discrimination. A lack of understanding of trans identity, gender presentation, and the community’s needs creates barriers to healthcare on every level, from insurance coverage to conversations over the pharmacy... Read more »
Flesh & Twine: A New Storytelling Platform Explores Gender Horror with Each Click
The horror fan in me loves to be grossed out and to squirm in my seat.
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The Problems With Trainwreck’s Casual Racism
Can you imagine if two spirit and queer and trans people of color owned media?
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