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There’s a lot of confusing information out there but this here is the real true history of LGBTQ+ nominees for Lead and Supporting Actress Oscars — a field in which queer roles are often rewarded, but out queer people very rarely are.
The True Accurate History of LGBTQ+ Performers Competing for Lead and Supporting Actress Oscars
There's a lot of confusing information out there but this here is the real true history of LGBTQ+ nominees for Lead and Supporting Actress Oscars — a field in which queer roles are often rewarded, but...
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March 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
There’s a lot of confusing information out there but this here is the real true history of LGBTQ+ nominees for Lead and Supporting Actress Oscars — a field in which queer roles are often rewarded, but out queer people very rarely are.
Let's play a game of This Or That for Yellowjackets S3E3 "Them's the Brakes" (if you need a refresher, check out our recap here: autostraddle.com/yello…)
February 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Let's play a game of This Or That for Yellowjackets S3E3 "Them's the Brakes" (if you need a refresher, check out our recap here: autostraddle.com/yello…)
"If even the youngest amongst us aren’t sinking into hopelessness, then we shouldn’t either."
Recent Challenges to Trump’s Anti-Trans Agenda Remind Us of Our Collective Power
If even the youngest amongst us aren’t sinking into hopelessness, then we shouldn’t either.
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February 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"If even the youngest amongst us aren’t sinking into hopelessness, then we shouldn’t either."
"Sam deserved to keep living this life every day, and he deserved to grow up even further, to grow old, to achieve his goals, and get every single thing he desired."
Sam Nordquist Loved His Family, Cooking, Dancing, Cats, and Nature
Sam deserved to keep living this life every day, and he deserved to grow up even further, to grow old, to achieve his goals, and get every single thing he desired.
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February 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"Sam deserved to keep living this life every day, and he deserved to grow up even further, to grow old, to achieve his goals, and get every single thing he desired."
"The Stonewall National Monument page on the National Park Service website has removed the word transgender and any mention of trans people. But was the Stonewall National Monument ever worthy of its radical roots?"
The Word 'Transgender' Has Been Removed From the Stonewall National Monument Webpage
The Stonewall National Monument page on the National Park Service website has removed the word transgender and any mention of trans people. But was the Stonewall National Monument ever worthy of its r...
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February 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"The Stonewall National Monument page on the National Park Service website has removed the word transgender and any mention of trans people. But was the Stonewall National Monument ever worthy of its radical roots?"
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How lovely to be scrolling through @autostraddle.bsky.social's Most Anticipated Queer Books for February list, avidly noting titles to place holds on and buy, and see my book cover in excellent company! www.autostraddle.com/the-most-ant...
The Most Anticipated Queer Books for February 2025
Check out our top five picks for the month!
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February 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
How lovely to be scrolling through @autostraddle.bsky.social's Most Anticipated Queer Books for February list, avidly noting titles to place holds on and buy, and see my book cover in excellent company! www.autostraddle.com/the-most-ant...
"What I know for certain is that no one feels comfortable with genuine optimism."
How Am I Supposed To Feel About the Ceasefire?
No one feels comfortable with genuine optimism.
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February 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
"What I know for certain is that no one feels comfortable with genuine optimism."
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Always an honor to get published on @autostraddle.bsky.social and this newest piece was no exception! My latest for this publication explores why, on its tenth anniversary, we need more movies like Jupiter Ascending in the cinematic landscape!
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We Need More Movies Like 'Jupiter Ascending'
Let's celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wachowskis' sci-fi cult favorite.
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February 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Always an honor to get published on @autostraddle.bsky.social and this newest piece was no exception! My latest for this publication explores why, on its tenth anniversary, we need more movies like Jupiter Ascending in the cinematic landscape!
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"This Executive Order is just going to give these sports-specific governing bodies who already have policies aimed at trans participation in their sports more fuel to enforce them."
Trump’s Trans Sports Ban Is Unconscionable. Athletic Governing Bodies Should Resist Rather Than Doubling Down on Existing Anti-Trans Policies
The Executive Order tactically perverts Title IX case law.
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February 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"This Executive Order is just going to give these sports-specific governing bodies who already have policies aimed at trans participation in their sports more fuel to enforce them."
More than 8,000 web pages with vital information across a dozen government websites have been removed from the internet. These deletions are far-reaching, targeting diversity initiatives and pretty much anything pertaining to gender equality.
Fascist 404s: The Government Is Deleting LGBTQ Resources
Trump's Executive Orders are already having devastating impact.
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February 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
More than 8,000 web pages with vital information across a dozen government websites have been removed from the internet. These deletions are far-reaching, targeting diversity initiatives and pretty much anything pertaining to gender equality.
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Oh hey I spy WHY ON EARTH on this @autostraddle.bsky.social list of most anticipated queer books! 🌈📚
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February 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Oh hey I spy WHY ON EARTH on this @autostraddle.bsky.social list of most anticipated queer books! 🌈📚
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My latest for @autostraddle.bsky.social is live now!
How Rachel Rampleman Built the Largest Drag Archive in the U.S.
Life is Drag currently features over 350 video portraits by 200+ drag artists.
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February 1, 2025 at 12:59 AM
My latest for @autostraddle.bsky.social is live now!
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"RAINS OVER BABEL is queer Cinema that’s wholesome and transgressive” says @autostraddle.bsky.social on the Colombian film by Gala del Sol #Sundance #IFFR2025
Sundance 2025: 'Rains Over Babel' Is Queer Cinema That's Wholesome and Transgressive
This has been a terrible week to be trans in the U.S. and I’m so grateful I could take a break and spend a couple hours in Gala del Sol’s fantastical world.
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February 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"RAINS OVER BABEL is queer Cinema that’s wholesome and transgressive” says @autostraddle.bsky.social on the Colombian film by Gala del Sol #Sundance #IFFR2025
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Today in actually good news: A HISTORY OF TRANSGENDER MEDICINE IN THE US is one of @autostraddle.bsky.social's most anticipated queer books for February. 🤩📚 @sunypress.bsky.social
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The Most Anticipated Queer Books for February 2025
Check out our top five picks for the month!
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February 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today in actually good news: A HISTORY OF TRANSGENDER MEDICINE IN THE US is one of @autostraddle.bsky.social's most anticipated queer books for February. 🤩📚 @sunypress.bsky.social
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"The ‘Trinkets’ and ‘Prime Target’ actor discusses their directorial debut where they play a Muay Thai fighter facing off against their childhood best friend."
Quintessa Swindell Can Punch You In the Face
Swindell discusses their directorial debut where they play a Muy Thai fighter.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"The ‘Trinkets’ and ‘Prime Target’ actor discusses their directorial debut where they play a Muay Thai fighter facing off against their childhood best friend."
"Trump’s Executive Orders aimed at America’s schools make it clear his administration wants to destroy public education."
Trump Wants To Fight Imaginary Indoctrination in Public Schools by Implementing Ahistorical and Anti-Trans Indoctrination
Trump's Executive Orders aimed at America's schools make it clear his administration wants to destroy public education.
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January 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
"Trump’s Executive Orders aimed at America’s schools make it clear his administration wants to destroy public education."
"Trump’s executive order attempting to ban gender-affirming care for trans people under the age of 19 relies on lies and misinformation to push through sweeping reform that will ruin a lot of lives."
How To Argue Effectively Against Trump's Executive Order Banning Health Care For Transgender Youth
Trump's executive order attempting to ban gender-affirming care for trans people under the age of 19 relies on lies and misinformation to push through sweeping reform that will ruin a lot of lives.
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January 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"Trump’s executive order attempting to ban gender-affirming care for trans people under the age of 19 relies on lies and misinformation to push through sweeping reform that will ruin a lot of lives."
"Trump’s latest anti-trans Executive Order targets trans people seeking gender-affirming care under the age of 19, using pseudoscience, outright falsehoods, fear-mongering, and the threat of prosecution against medical practices enthusiastically endorsed by medical professionals to make its case."
Trump’s Attack on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth Will Be Challenged in the Courts, but It’s Alarming Nonetheless
Trump's latest anti-trans Executive Order targets trans people seeking gender-affirming care under the age of 19, using pseudoscience, outright falsehoods, fear-mongering, and the threat of prosecutio...
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January 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"Trump’s latest anti-trans Executive Order targets trans people seeking gender-affirming care under the age of 19, using pseudoscience, outright falsehoods, fear-mongering, and the threat of prosecution against medical practices enthusiastically endorsed by medical professionals to make its case."
Plus, you simply HAVE to see this pic of Cynthia Erivo and Olivia Colman together. And more queer celeb IG updates.
A Sunset Food Tour Through San Francisco With Chef Melissa King? Don’t Mind if I Do
Plus, you simply HAVE to see this pic of Cynthia Erivo and Olivia Colman together. And more queer celeb IG updates.
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January 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Plus, you simply HAVE to see this pic of Cynthia Erivo and Olivia Colman together. And more queer celeb IG updates.
#Sundance2025: "The most important relationship in the film isn’t between Agnes and her abuser but Agnes and her lesbian best friend."
Sundance 2025: Eva Victor's 'Sorry, Baby' Is an Accomplished Traumedy About Life After Assault
The most important relationship in the film isn’t between Agnes and her abuser but Agnes and her lesbian best friend.
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January 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#Sundance2025: "The most important relationship in the film isn’t between Agnes and her abuser but Agnes and her lesbian best friend."
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Genuinely useful explainer from @autostraddle.bsky.social on Trump's executive orders, focusing particularly on anti-trans material. Outlines where the dangers lie, the significant limits to Trump's power, plus spaces for mainstream political resistance and contestation.
What Will Trump's Anti-Trans "Gender Ideology Extremism" Executive Orders Actually Do?
Trump's "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government Act" Executive Order is a doozie. But its implications aren't as immediate or permanent...
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January 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Genuinely useful explainer from @autostraddle.bsky.social on Trump's executive orders, focusing particularly on anti-trans material. Outlines where the dangers lie, the significant limits to Trump's power, plus spaces for mainstream political resistance and contestation.
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This is a good read. Trump’s executive orders do not and cannot change the existing laws protecting LGBTQ+ rights. Normally executive orders direct policy; these ones are ‘also glorified press releases designed to create confusion and chaos’. tinyurl.com/3tt9s98b @autostraddle.bsky.social
What Will Trump's Anti-Trans "Gender Ideology Extremism" Executive Orders Actually Do?
Trump's "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government Act" Executive Order is a doozie. But its implications aren't as immediate or permanent...
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January 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This is a good read. Trump’s executive orders do not and cannot change the existing laws protecting LGBTQ+ rights. Normally executive orders direct policy; these ones are ‘also glorified press releases designed to create confusion and chaos’. tinyurl.com/3tt9s98b @autostraddle.bsky.social
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Read an excerpt from @christinajcooke.bsky.social's BROUGHTUPSY (now available in paperback!) via @autostraddle.bsky.social.
Read an Excerpt From ‘Broughtupsy’, a Queer Jamaican Diaspora Novel
Chirp of tree frogs floating sonorous, each piercing chirrup rising on the wane of the last. I’m in my childhood home.
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January 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Read an excerpt from @christinajcooke.bsky.social's BROUGHTUPSY (now available in paperback!) via @autostraddle.bsky.social.
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This is a delightful trip down queer memory lane for a lot of us: @autostraddle.bsky.social gives a history of the classic lesbian smut mag "On Our Backs," which introduced a generation of queers to BDSM.
The Erotica Magazine That Paved the Way for Horny Lesbian Art
On Our Backs portrayed lesbian sex and sexuality, with real lesbians.
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January 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This is a delightful trip down queer memory lane for a lot of us: @autostraddle.bsky.social gives a history of the classic lesbian smut mag "On Our Backs," which introduced a generation of queers to BDSM.