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Why Margaret Atwood’s defense of the word ‘woman’ is misguided – and why it’s so important to get it right

Earlier this week, award-winning author Margaret Atwood shared an op-ed titled “Why Can’t We Say ‘Woman’ Anymore?” with her two million followers on Twitter. The otherwise unremarkable Toronto Star essay, written by Rosie DiManno, questions the use…

Hear, Queers: History is Gay on reclaiming queer and trans history

Queer podcasts, which have long been a source of education and connection, have become even more imperative as we’ve spent less time together in person. The folks who host our podcasts feel like—and are—some of our best friends and when we get caught…

Hear, Queers: The Queer Quadrant podcast on queer coding in film

Queer podcasts, which have long been a source of education and connection, have become even more imperative as we’ve spent less time together in person. The folks who host our podcasts feel like—and are—some of our best friends and when we get caught…

The Disorienting Reality Of Not Feeling 'Queer Enough' For Your Own Community

When I first became serious with my partner, who at the time identified as a cis man, people were shocked. I was out and proud and fiercely queer. As I grew closer to my partner, though, I felt like I dropped too low on the queer-o-meter, like my…

Good and Gay: queer news from Master of None to Rugrats to SNL

Queer news has this week’s Good and Gay bursting at the seams with YAY! From Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts blowing our minds on the cover of The Advocate to Ahead of the Curve opening at IFC, we’ve gathered the queerest, best news from the internet…

Good and Gay: nonbinary, bi, and queer news from Sara Ramirez to Demi Lovato

Nonbinary, bisexual, and queer news fill this week’s Good and Gay to the brim with items that are sure to make you do the happy dance! From Sara Ramirez being cast in the Sex and The City reboot to Demi Lovato coming out as nonbinary, we’ve gathered…

If you don’t understand Demi Lovato’s nonbinary identity, that’s OK

Demi Lovato, singer and teenage movie star, has announced that they are nonbinary and have changed their pronouns to they/them. Lovato took to social media to share their new podcast, 4D, and their self-discovery. “I’ve been doing some healing and…

Good and Gay: queer news from Shrill to Girls 5Eva

Queer pop culture news fills this week’s Good and Gay, from cover stars to queer love stories. We’ve pulled together good, good, good, gay, gay, gay news for your perusal. Plus, Tegan and Sara’s memoir is being adapted for TV—for real! Paula Pell…

Good and Gay: sapphic love, fighting for rights, breaking up and more!

Sapphic women are everywhere in this week’s Good and Gay, from fighting for rights in Paris to sharing decades of love in Brazil! We’ve gathered the best queer news and pop culture from around the world in one place for your reading pleasure! Plus,…

Good and Gay: nonbinary sports and tv news, queer news around the world

Nonbinary sports and TV news and queer news from around the world have this week’s Good and Gay bursting at the seams with goodness. Add to that the Dorian Film Awards and we’ve put together the very best news of the queer internet in one place just…

Good and Gay: lesbian films, an SNL spoof, and more

Lesbian films, an SNL spoof on lesbian dramas, and more fill this week’s Good and Gay with so much joy. Beyond that, we have a handful of celebrity coming out moments and the LGBTQ entertainment critics’ film award ceremony. We’ve gathered some of…

Why The Gorgeous Fat Superheroes In 'Thunder Force' Are The Icons We Deserve

My life was hell as a kid. I was fat and angry and had an unstable home. Making matters worse, other kids could sense this about me — my vulnerability was obvious. My undeniably big personality — complete with bright red hair and insatiable curiosity…

April new releases bring romance and mystery

New releases for April have arrived and they’re chock-full of romance and mystery! From two moms searching for a missing teenager to a sexy scientist falling in love, these fun and exciting romances show us the many facets of queer women in…

Good and Gay: queer TV, film and nonbinary news

Queer TV and film news, as well as lots of good nonbinary news, have this week’s Good and Gay bursting at the seams with positivity. From Kehlani and Nikki Hiltz coming out about their identities to This Is Us featuring a queer, teen romance, we’ve…

Puberty Blockers — Like Those Just Banned In Arkansas — Would Have Changed My Life

I stood in my bedroom alone in the middle of the night under the bright yellow light of a naked bulb. I looked down at my newfound breasts and tried not to cry. I could have sworn they weren't there yesterday, that they had sprung up overnight. I was…

Good and Gay: nonbinary comics, lesbian teen film and more!

Nonbinary comics, a lesbian teen romance film, and more fill this week’s Good and Gay! From a Naya Rivera tribute at the GLAAD awards to a state lawmaker coming out on the floor, we’ve gathered the very best and most exciting queer news in one place…

Good and Gay: Queer and nonbinary film, TV news

Queer and nonbinary film and TV news fill this week’s Good and Gay with hope and joy. From casting news for The L Word: Generation Q to film festival news, we’ve pulled together some of the brightest and happiest moments from the queer internet in…

Good and Gay: LGBTQ music, activism and wrestling news

LGBTQ music, activism, and wrestling news from around the world fill this week’s Good and Gay. From Megan Thee Stallion winning big at the Grammy’s to WWE’s Kayla Becker coming out as bisexual, we’ve gathered the very best of the queer internet in…

Good and Gay: queer tv and art

Queer tv and art fill this week’s Good and Gay. From B. Scott joining BET in a historic role to five new queer street art murals in Australia, we’ve gathered the best and brightest queer moments of the week in one place for your reading pleasure!…

Good and Gay: lesbian and bisexual film news

Lesbian and bisexual film and art news fills this week’s Good and Gay. From a new piece of street art in Rome to Jodie Foster’s Golden Globe acceptance speech, so many positive, queer things have happened this week! And, we’ve gathered the brightest,…