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If Someone Says She’s a Lesbian, She’s a Lesbian

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

Audiences doubt lesbian identification, often venturing into harsh scrutinization of individuals’ dating lives.…

May 7, 2024

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Hayley Kiyoko’s New Album Is a ‘Panorama’ of Feelings

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

The artist creates a summertime soundtrack ‘for the girls,’ capturing every aspect of summertime emotions.…

August 27, 2022

Leslie Vedder and cat reading the Bone Spindle

In ‘The Bone Spindle,’ Leslie Vedder Offers a Gender-Swapped Fairytale

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

'Sleeping Beauty' gets a twist in this young adult novel that switches out the traditional roles of the hero and heroine.…

April 11, 2022

‘Cherry’ Is the Lesbian Collaboration We’ve All Been Waiting For

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Hayley Kiyoko's and FLETCHER's recent single is the gay anthem we wanted it to be — and then some.…

January 2, 2022

Lament for the Femme: The Complex Role of Femininity in Gay Male Representation

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

Some members of the LGBTQ+ community look askance at more femme expression among gay men. It's time to embrace this aspect of the community instead.…

September 24, 2021

David Archuleta Is Walking the Tightrope Between the LDS and LGBTQIA+ Communities

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

The famous 'American Idol' singer-songwriter recently came out, but still remains faithful to his religious beliefs.…

July 2, 2021

‘Felix Ever After’ Is a Powerful Exploration of Self-Love and Self-Discovery

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Kacen Callender’s young adult novel features a queer trans person of color amid friendships, love and a heartwarming journey of self-acceptance.…

September 13, 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

Image via Instagram of Taylor Swift in article about her album folklore

Swifties Are Wondering About the Queer Undertones in ‘Folklore’

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Since the release of Taylor Swift's eighth studio album, some fans have been speculating about possible double meanings in songs like 'betty.'…

August 26, 2020

‘A Secret Love’ Challenges Negative Connotations About Living Life in the Closet

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

While rare on their own, queer-focused documentaries often center around those who live life with their sexuality in the spotlight. This Netflix feature freshens the subject matter by following a lesbian couple who dated in…

August 21, 2020

Illustration by June Le in article about Billy Eichner wanting gay actors to play gay icons

Billy Eichner Says More LGBTQ+ Actors Need To Be Cast as Gay Icons

Audrey Martin, Boston University

There are now more LGBTQ+ focused biopics, movies, TV shows and other forms of media, but it's not LGBTQ+ actors who are telling these stories.…

August 1, 2020

In an article about movies to watch for Pride Month, an illustration by Yao Jian of a rabbit with rainbow glasses in a movie theater with popcorn

5 Movies and TV Shows To Cap Off Pride Month From Your Couch

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

It isn’t safe to host parades and parties this year, but that doesn’t mean you can't enjoy some LGBTQ pride in your living room.…

June 29, 2020

Illustration by Veronica Chen in article about LGBTQ+ brands

5 LGBTQ+ Brands To Check Out and Support This Pride Month

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

From breaking down barriers in the jewelry industry to crafting candles named after famous pop culture witches, these LGBTQ+ brands are worth buying from.…

June 25, 2020

J.K. Rowling Has a Complicated History With the LGBTQ+ Community

Audrey Martin, Boston University

Once a cherished author, the 'Harry Potter' writer has fallen from grace due to her continued ignorance regarding trans and other members of the queer community.…

June 20, 2020

Writing for diversity: book spines arranged by color to resemble a rainbow.

Making Your Writing Inclusive, Even If It’s Outside Your Own Experiences

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

In attempts to combat the lack of diversity, writers from non-marginalized communities often miss the mark when writing about groups they don’t identify with.…

June 15, 2020

The Historic Drag Scene of Minnesota

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

How iconic bars like the Gay 90’s have been dragging a stubborn society to a more welcoming future.…

August 13, 2019

Harry Styles Is a Modern Queer Icon

Michele Mendez, Temple University

Similar to Lady Gaga, Freddy Mercury and David Bowie, Styles uses his platform to support the LGBTQ+ community.…

May 6, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence’s Hometown to Host First-Ever Gay Pride Festival

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

The conservative vice president has been vocal about his opposition to the 'gay agenda' from the start of his political reign. …

April 4, 2018

Why Did ‘Love, Simon’ Get a 92 Percent on Rotten Tomatoes?

Vanessa Le, Chabot College

'Love, Simon' is the 21st century romcom the LGBTQ community needed and deserved.…

April 2, 2018

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