Reclaiming lesbian: Why the label ISN'T problematic & the TERFs can't have it
Two proud lesbians take on the most complicated debates around the L word and explain why they will never give it up.
May 11, 2024
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Happy Wife, Happy Life costars Bridget McManus and Karman Kregloe on the relevance of the occasionally derided word.
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When Bisexual People Get Left Out of Marriage
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Gen Z Is the Most-Queer Generation. They Also Want to Be Labeled the Least
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Sony Music launches gay label
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JoJo Siwa says LGBTQ+ people 'turned' on her after dating Chris Hughes
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Sports Study Ranks USA #1 in Homophobia
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August 21, 2015
'Lesbian' Isn't a Dirty Word and More Millennials Need to Use It
The straight male world has convinced young women the l word is a slur.
July 13, 2018
Nepal's army denies discrimination in discharging two soldiers alleged to be lesbian
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August 8, 2007
Study on Lesbian Moms Shows That the Kids Are All Right
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Feminist Icon and Author Kate Millett Dies
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Kink Is a Valid Part of LGBTQ Life
Many queer people find fulfillment in the scene, yet it's depicted in the media as abusive or debased.
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After decades of keeping five mental health disorders classified as related to homosexuality, a panel of experts urges the international community to make swift changes.
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