Love a good queer read and want more where that came from? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re still thinking about Evelyn Hugo or rooting for Nick and Charlie, here’s a lineup of books that bring similar feels—with fresh voices, big emotions, and LGBTQ+ stories that stick with you. If you loved “The Seven Husbands […]
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Queer art in the age of AI: Challenges, ethics and the future
Although the debate around AI and its potential effects on creative fields is relatively recent, the technology at the center of the controversy has been around since the 1950s. There are two main forms of AI; predictive and the currently more controversial, generative. According to IBM, generative AI “refers to deep-learning models that can generate […]
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How Thailand’s TV lesbian romances captured a global audience
While dramas about male same-sex romance (known as “boys’ love”, or BL) have been popular in Asia since 2010, “girls’ love” (GL) dramas are only now seeing a meteoric rise in popularity – and they are coming out of Thailand. On January 23 2025, Thailand became the first country in south-east Asia to legalise same-sex […]
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Trailer drops for Hulu’s gay buddy comedy “Mid-Century Modern”
Hulu’s Mid-Century Modern, a new series about three gay middle-aged men who decide to live together in Palm Springs, finally has a trailer. Produced by Ryan Murphy and created by Will & Grace’s Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, the series stars Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, and Linda Lavin. Lane, Bomer, and Graham play lifelong friends who, after the death of a dear […]
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Queer representation in ‘Star Wars’ has so much further to go
Star Wars is a massive global franchise that has come quite a long way in terms of representation and progress since it began in 1977, but it has so much further to go. It’s likely little surprise that Star Wars isn’t exactly breaking new ground when it comes to queer representation. Even for those not […]
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Queer Las Vegas: Where to stay, play and slay
Las Vegas is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country (and the world). With an estimated 175 casinos and 156,000 hotel rooms, just waiting for tourists, Las Vegas fits a lot into relatively small space. As a queer traveler, I’m always looking for places that are welcoming and Las Vegas overwhelmingly fits […]
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#SaveQueerStories explains how to save your favorite queer TV show from cancellation
Five things happened in the summer of 2022 that changed everything for J. Birch, the Anishinaabe creator behind #SaveQueerStories. There was the interview that Elliot Page did with Esquire about his transition, right around the same time Nimona creator ND Stevenson posted a comic about his own transition. It was also the summer that Birch […]
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Queer Chicana artist Jaqui Almaguer uses traditional styles to highlight immigrant experiences
For many children, an introduction to art comes from museums or kindergarten art classes. For Jaqui Almaguer, it was Little Village graffiti. Almaguer, a 42-year-old self-taught Chicago-based artist, had a lifetime of experiences before committing to an art career full-time. Now, she’s putting her Chicana heritage and spiritual beliefs into her vibrant traditionally inspired painted […]
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Queer women win big at the 2025 Grammy Awards
Chappell. Doechii. Gaga. Miley – just a few of the queer women who claimed music’s biggest honors last night. The 2025 Grammy Awards was filled with impactful speeches, long-awaited recognition and more than a few surprises. But it was queer women who stole the show, with passionate acceptance speeches, both on stage and on the […]
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Critical acclaim for ‘Emilia Pérez’ comes with criticism, too
Leading this year’s Oscar contenders by the sheer number of nominations, the musical comedy Emilia Pérez is eliciting criticism in addition to critical acclaim for its portrayal of transgender people and Mexican culture. The film won the best musical/comedy at the recent Golden Globes, setting it up as a strong Academy Awards contender. The film […]
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From tuxedos to tattoos, Eleanor Medhurst’s “Unsuitable” traces a hidden history of lesbian fashion
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Blues singer Gladys Bentley was a dazzling star of the Harlem Renaissance, a period in the 1920s and ’30s when African American culture flourished in New York City. Bentley’s risqué performances intrigued audiences. So did the entertainer’s relationships with […]
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For artist Marcel Pardo Ariza, representation matters
It’s a sunny Sunday afternoon in San Francisco’s Mission District – a welcomed reprieve from the more-frequent chilly, overcast, windy and rainy conditions in the city this time of the year. The warmer weather translates to people being out and about, stopping by popular local establishments such as Bi-Rite Creamery and Market, Dog Eared Books, […]
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The Task Force’s Creating Change conference brings community, collaboration and action to Las Vegas
The National LGBTQ Task Force’s annual Creating Change conference has kicked off in Las Vegas at the newly renovated Rio Hotel and Casino. The conference, which has been in existence in some form since 1988, brings over 3000 attendees together to build skills and organize for LGBTQ+ rights and issues. Task Force President Kierra Johnson […]
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Queer creators grapple with TikTok ban and Meta policy changes
Update: As of Jan. 15, it has been reported that the Biden administration is looking into ways to keep TikTok from shutting down in the United States. TikTok is currently scheduled to be banned in the U.S. as of Sunday, Jan. 19. Also as of reporting, the Supreme Court has not intervened or overturned the […]
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Choreographer Jenn Freeman creates space for Black feminist empowerment through movement
Jenn Freeman was “bouncing around the house” as a child, so they have their ADHD to thank for the start of their dance journey. “The thing that my mom didn’t tell me until two years ago was that I was actually diagnosed with ADHD or whatever,” they said. “The doctors prescribed me Ritalin, and instead […]
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LGBTQ+ stories to watch: The most anticipated movies and TV shows of 2025
LGBTQ+ movie and TV fans used to have to scour the archives of the indie and festival scene to find queer-friendly stories. In 2025 we’ve finally made enough progress that gay-friendly cinema is one of the most relevant genres being made today. Some of Hollywood’s most famous stars are willing to attach their names to […]
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Why aren’t soap operas more gay?
Soaps are failing LGBTQ+ viewers. With four network soaps, all of which have been airing for decades, the dearth of representation of LGBTQ+ storylines is disappointing at best. Looking back at queer storylines over the years, soaps seem to be moving backward, not forward, from some groundbreaking characters and storylines that debuted decades ago to little […]
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Review: Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘The Last Dream’
“The Last Dream” by Pedro Almodóvar (translated by Frank Wynne) is a collection of 12 short stories, including eight works of fiction, that were written over a span of 55 years. Considered a “fragmentary autobiography” by the author, this book demonstrates the Academy Award-winning film director’s literary prowess and versatility. His writing, like his filmmaking, […]
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Finding LGBTQ+ joy in challenging times: 5 reasons to cheer
It’s important not to lose sight of LGBTQ+ joy, especially when times get tough. Here are five queer reasons to cheer. Rep. Sarah McBride sworn in: Congratulations to McBride, who is officially the first out transgender member of the U.S. House of Representatives. McBride, who was formerly the first out trans Delaware state senator, was […]
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From TransTape to risk maps, how trans people use technology
In 2021, trans folks on Twitter debated about the ethics and usefulness of a venture-funded app suite called Euphoria, meant to facilitate transitions. While the trans world moved on, one trans guy didn’t. Oliver Haimson was fascinated. In 2019, he opened a note on his phone titled “Trans Technology” and started a running list. It had four initial entries: […]
