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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

Two androgynous models posing in fashion show.

New York Fashion Week’s Push Towards Androgynous Modeling

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

High fashion is more than outlandish costumes and funky attire- in fact, it has become a social movement towards accepting androgyny through fabric.…

March 11, 2024

Three people stand against a backdrop of the open sky, dressed in black graduation gowns. The audience can clearly see their hair -- short and curly in buns on the far left, brown-blonde in the center, black and braided at the right -- and their caps, festooned with various pride flags representing different identities, such as trans or nonbinary.

Why College is the Perfect Time to Experiment with Gender

Archie Wagner, University of Iowa

College is the perfect time for gender experimentation thanks to all of the resources and opportunities it provides.…

February 26, 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

In an article about queer characters in 'Ted Lasso,' a figure watches the titular character in front of a rainbow background on the TV.

‘Ted Lasso’ and the Art of Queer Storytelling

Olivia Madrid, Florida State University

The most recent season of the award-winning series embraces the joy and complexity of LGBTQ+ relationships.…

October 9, 2023

In an article about the asexual representation of "Aces Wild," a hand of Ace cards is on display in black, purple, pink, and green.

Opinion: Is ‘Aces Wild’ the Ace Representation We’ve Been Waiting for?

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

A brief review of the asexual representation in the Amanda DeWitt novel. …

September 23, 2023

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

Criticize Harry Styles’ Acting Skills, Not His Wardrobe

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

The musician is becoming the artist people love to hate. His fashion doesn’t deserve the criticism, but his acting skills definitely do.…

September 24, 2022

an illustration for an article on queer characters

Why Do Queer Characters Always Die?

Virginia Beall, Elon University

The Bury Your Gays trope is a disgrace to all media.…

September 6, 2022

Did ‘First Kill’ Really Kill It? What the Series Got Right Versus Wrong

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

Since the lesbian vampire show’s release last week, audiences have mixed feelings about its success.…

June 29, 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

The Asexuality Spectrum and Its Wide Range of Identities

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The people who fall under the ‘+’ part of LGBTQ+ are often forgotten, and as a result, people may struggle to find the word they need to describe a core part of who they are.…

December 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

In an article about queer films, a screenshot from 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire'

Two Queer Films and How They Tackle Queer Identity

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

Both featuring LGBT+ main characters, 'Love, Simon' and 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' showcase the difference between films that ask for acceptance and those that urge liberation.…

June 17, 2021

Girl in Red, the Norwegian Queer Indie Icon, Is Gaining Traction in 2020

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

The Scandanavian bedroom pop artist blew away fans with her 2018 release 'i wanna be your girlfriend.' Now popping up all over TikTok, she's poised to dominate.…

October 7, 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

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

A girl coming out amid a rainbow and stars.

Coming Out Is Not an Obligation

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

For some, figuring out how to tell the world who they are is a wonderful, liberating step, but it may not be the right choice for all.…

July 21, 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

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