AfterEllen

Notes & Queeries

A new novel about college students and her own upcoming wedding has Malinda reflecting on the best gift of her undergrad experience — her friends.
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The lesbian vampire is making a comeback in TV and film — what does that mean for queer women?
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on April 19, 2009 | Comments (149)
Clementine Ford's history, sexual fluidity on Oprah, and Malinda's own coming-out story highlight the problem with the label.
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Anxiety with butch lesbians is expressed in numerous mainstream articles about Rachel Maddow.
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on February 23, 2009 | Comments (43)
The show reminds us that we all struggle to evolve — and that’s a good thing.
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on January 29, 2009 | Comments (16)
Two young adult novels remind us that growing up is about telling the truth.
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The central strategy of Harvey Milk's campaign for equal rights — coming out — should still be our strategy today.
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A recent episode of South of Nowhere reminds us of the need to keep coming out — including to people of older generations.
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on October 20, 2008 | Comments (55)
The slow beginning to Erica and Callie’s romance on Grey’s Anatomy reminds us of the wonder of a new relationship.
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on September 22, 2008 | Comments (31)
Ellen and Portia's wedding is the talk of the checkout aisle in mainstream America — and that's a very good thing.