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Matty Healy and Allied Activism

By Judy Bokao Recently, Matty Healy, a member the band the 1975, found himself in a bit of trouble last week. Healy went on a rant in Malaysia over the country’s anti-gay laws during his concert. …

The 1975

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Matty Healy and Allied Activism
Matty Healy and Allied Activism
The 1975

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·1 day ago

“The Gayest Show Streaming Right Now” — What We Do in the Shadows

By Anne Gregg What We Do in the Shadows (WWDITS) is the gayest shows streaming on Hulu. WWDITS is a mockumentary about a coven of vampires who share a huge Victorian home on Staten Island. The core cast is comprised of Nandor, a former general in the Ottoman Empire, Nadja…

What We Do In The Shadows

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“The Gayest Show Streaming Right Now” — What We Do in the Shadows
“The Gayest Show Streaming Right Now” — What We Do in the Shadows
What We Do In The Shadows

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·4 days ago

LGBTQ+ Organization Banned from Texas University

By Sassafras Lowrey Right now, many LGBTQ+ college students in Florida and Texas are returning to schools that are less affirming than they were last September. This follows a frightening trend of homophobic and transphobic legislation popping up in states across the country, an increase in calls to ban books…

Matthews Place Activism

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LGBTQ+ Organization Banned from Texas University
LGBTQ+ Organization Banned from Texas University
Matthews Place Activism

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·Sep 20

Lesléa Newman: What I Know Now

Author, poet, and queer activist Lesléa Newman offers her advice to queer youth. Name and Pronouns: Lesléa Newman she/her/hers What you wanted to be when you were a teenager: I wanted to be a poet. I couldn’t wait to see my name on the front cover of a book and…

Authors

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Lesléa Newman: What I Know Now
Lesléa Newman: What I Know Now
Authors

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·Sep 17

What We Loved the Most About Red, White, & Royal Blue

By Christine Siamanta Kinori Unless you really avoid social media, you have definitely heard of Red, White & Royal Blue. The film is adapted from the 2019 queer romance novel by American author Casey McQuiston. The movie is led by the gorgeous ‎Taylor Zakhar Perez, who plays the role of…

Red White And Royal Blue

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What We Loved the Most About Red, White, & Royal Blue
What We Loved the Most About Red, White, & Royal Blue
Red White And Royal Blue

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·Sep 14

Eating Disorders and Queer Youth: ‘Heartstopper’

By Christine Siamanta Kinori Heartstopper season 2 dropped early in August of this year. Fans were understandably excited to meet Charlie and Nick again. Season 2 was a great follow-up to the first season as we dug deeper into the relationship between these two adorable boys from Truham Grammar School. …

Heartstopper

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Eating Disorders and Queer Youth: ‘Heartstopper’
Eating Disorders and Queer Youth: ‘Heartstopper’
Heartstopper

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·Sep 11

Drag Queens: Saving Queer Media

By Anne Gregg A shy queer person is brought to a gay bar by their new friends. The lights are down and club music is playing. The camera slyly pans to a sign that says “Drag Night.” An early 2000s pop hit plays as a Drag Queen (most likely one…

Matthews Place Activism

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Drag Queens: Saving Queer Media
Drag Queens: Saving Queer Media
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·Sep 8

Extra Credit Queer Reading

By Sassafras Lowrey Fall is here! Even if you have homework piling up you might be looking for some lovely queer reads to relax and curl up with. You’re likely not getting assigned a lot of LGBTQ+ books in any of your classes. If you’re looking to assign yourself some…

Matthews Place Culture

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Extra Credit Queer Reading
Extra Credit Queer Reading
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·Sep 5

Killed Over a Flag: The Risks of Advocacy

By Mya Tran 66 year-old Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton of Lake Arrowhead, CA began her fashion career in her early teens. She then went on to attend designer school in LA. Carleton traveled worldwide to expand her designs and improve her business. Her store, Mag.Pi, represented “grace and ease and…

Matthews Place Activism

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Killed Over a Flag: The Horrible Risks of Having Pride
Killed Over a Flag: The Horrible Risks of Having Pride
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·Sep 2

What the Writer’s Strike Means for Queer Television

By Mya Tran What was your first queer ship? Who were the fictional characters you dreamed of being in a relationship? Was that relationship canon? I can almost guarantee that it wasn’t. Only in recent years has the queer community seen the relationships they want to see come to life…

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What the Writer’s Strike Means for Queer Television
What the Writer’s Strike Means for Queer Television
Matthews Place Activism

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