19 photos from 1990s San Francisco show the roots of butch and femme culture
Chloe Sherman's RENEGADES San Francisco: the 1990s showcases the unique history of queer women.
July 14, 2025
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Chloe Sherman's RENEGADES San Francisco: the 1990s showcases the unique history of queer women.
In their new dual memoir, the longtime costars and best friends reflect on their over two-decade bond and how "platonic love is incredibly powerful" in queer lives.
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These swole gym rats show there is truly nothing better than a woman with muscles.
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Maybelle "All the Way Mae" Blair is still slinging as she marks her 97th birthday.
A group of queer women have spoken out after they were attacked on the streets of Miami.