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For viewers who prefer to time travel with a good love story about queer women, there are plenty of options.
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Is the gay novel truly dead? The Advocate and select Lambda Literary Award winners disagree, showcasing a list of classic gay and queer novels that prove LGBTQ+ literature is alive and well.
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Extremist Catholic Orders Antigay Cake From Black Lesbian-Owned Bakery
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The Advocate, Plus Among 2021 GLAAD Media Award Nominees
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Barbie and Gay Shame
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