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The Gay Writing Doesn’t Stop: Taylor Swift’s “Guilty as Sin?”

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Swift’s records resonate with the LGBT community, but why? …

May 20, 2024

Chapelle Roan, Queer Rage and the Lesbian Masterdoc

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

What is the history of the Lesbian Masterdoc, and what has been its journey in the online queer canon?…

May 3, 2024

Larger woman being mocked by a variety of characters behind her.

Navigating Fatness in a Queer Dating Scene

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

“Looking for a third. NO FAT GIRLS.”…

February 21, 2024

Netflix Commonly Favors Queer Men While Ignoring Queer Women

Virginia Beall, Elon University

As the popular streaming service continues to renew shows centered around queer men, shows that feature their female counterparts are continuously left behind.…

October 6, 2022

Despite Praise, Netflix Original ‘Heartstopper’ Isn’t the Queer Representation We’ve Been Looking For

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

Though audiences love the television adaption of the graphic novel, its supposed 'revolutionary' queer representation sacrifices WLW characters to benefit MLM relationships.…

June 15, 2022

in an article about datings apps and queer women, a phone whose screen has two heart emojis with a kissy face emoji in between them

Online Dating as a Queer Woman Sucks

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

Navigating dating apps, even those made for queer women, is extremely difficult in a heteronormative environment.…

June 5, 2022

Illustration of Kristen Stewart with fiancée Dylan Meyer.

Kristen Stewart’s Engagement and ‘Celesbian’ Visibility

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The 'Twilight' actress is set to marry screenwriter Dylan Meyer, prompting the question: How can the media help with LGBTQ+ visibility?…

November 15, 2021

In an article about lesbian bars, a chandelier in front of a window looking out to pride flags

Lesbian Bars Are Struggling To Stay Open — Here’s Why You Should Care

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

Safe social spaces are crucial for members of the LGBTQ+ community, but some of these spaces are slowly disappearing.…

October 6, 2021

Everything Sucks in an article about shows with lesbian leads

Netflix Won’t U-Haul With Its Lesbian-Led Shows

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

Programs with lesbians as side characters seem to fare okay on the platform, but series that cast them as the main character don't seem to last as long.…

August 10, 2021

Wedding cake toppers featuring a traditional bride in a white dress and groom in a black suit demonstrate the heteronormativity of the wedding industry.

Planning a Lesbian Wedding Reveals the Heteronormativity of the Wedding Industry

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Despite society's increasing acceptance of LGBTQ+ relationships, queer couples trying to plan their marital ceremonies often face homophobia.…

July 28, 2021

An illustration of the main characters of Bound.

‘Bound’ Is the Model Sapphic Film to Watch This Pride Month

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

A sapphic love story that culminates in an epic heist, this movie — which portrays a butch-femme pairing that is rare in cinema — truly has something for everyone.…

June 14, 2021

Miss Honey From ‘Matilda’ Is the Original Lesbian Cottagecore Queen

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Even without clear representation, Miss Honey offers a wonderful example to queer youth.…

January 13, 2021

‘The Prom’ Mixes Music and LGBTQ+ Issues in a High School Setting

Aimi Wen, Duke University

Based on a Broadway musical, the film promotes an important message of acceptance. However, it still has a few controversies.…

December 31, 2020

Fans Are Mad Abby and Riley Don’t End Up Together in ‘Happiest Season’

Katherine Bry, Washington University

Even if you haven’t seen the film, you probably know at least one thing about it: Aubrey Plaza is in it.…

December 11, 2020

In an article about straight women using the phrase "I wish I was gay," a photo of two women in love

Dear Straight Women: Please Stop Saying You Wish You Were Gay

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

These comments might not be explicitly homophobic, but they display the privilege of straight people and trivialize the negative experiences of queer women.…

September 2, 2020

Naya Rivera Broke Ground as a True Multidimensional Lesbian Character on ‘Glee’

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

Known for playing Santana Lopez on the popular show, the actress's untimely death last month shocked millions of fans across the world, sparking a celebration of her Latina LGBTQ+ character.…

August 7, 2020

Lessons I’ve Learned From the Queer Icons Who Raised Me

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

These role models from the LGBTQ+ community have helped me become a more authentic version of myself.…

June 16, 2020

Netflix’s ‘The Half of It’ Tells a Story About All Kinds of Love

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The new coming-of-age drama explores what it means to love one another — and yourself…

May 24, 2020

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