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The Wings: A 100-Year-Old Gay Silent Film
by CHARLIE PURCELL Welcome to the uncharted waters of 2016, a year that promises an increasingly frustrating election cycle, plenty of climate change horror stories, and the moment everyone stops being impressed that hoverboards are real. Oh, and a bunch of gay-themed movies are going to hit the screen. In the last few years, we’ve seen … Continue reading
6 Ways to Maintain a Long Distance Relationship
by CHARLIE PURCELL When I left China at the beginning of summer, I left behind a lot of things: a great teaching job, a nice apartment, a circle of friends that I had slowly accumulated over three years. Most importantly, though, I left behind my boyfriend. I’m living in East Africa now, and even though I … Continue reading
6 Things Every Man Who Dates Trans Women Needs to Know
by Kai Cheng Thom Originally published on Everyday Feminism and re-published here with their permission. “I cannot promise to love you fearlessly / But I can love you courageously” – d’bi young anitafrika, “Rivers of Love” Dear Boyfriends, This is a love letter to each and every one of you. This is a letter to let … Continue reading
HBO Breaks Up with Ryan Murphy’s Lesbian Drama
Despite the critical success of The Normal Heart, Ryan Murphy’s last collaboration with HBO, the premium network has decided not to move forward with Murphy’s new series. Open was described as “a multicharacter exploration of the complex, ever evolving landscape of sexuality, monogamy and intimacy in relationships.” The steamy drama was set to star Anna Torv, Jennifer Jason Leigh, … Continue reading
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