They insist that without an explicit historical record of their sexual encounters—diagrams, detailed descriptions of their conquests—to serve as undeniable proof, there’s no need to invent a queer history for them. Perhaps they had watched the same episode of Sex and the City that I had—“If you’re not going to eat pussy, you’re not a dyke”—to come

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“Sonically, current recession pop blends dance, disco and rave and dives a little deeper than dancing the night away,” she explains. “Acts like Chappell Roan and Charli XCX bring emotion to the forefront with lyrics that explore queer love, family trauma and female friendships. It’s now a listening experience that celebrates individuality and... See more

“Born This Way” arrived after a full season of inspirational be-yourself anthems jammed up the charts, with Kesha’s “We R Who We R,” Pink’s “Raise Your Glass,” and Katy Perry’s “Firework” all landing at #1 in quick succession. All of those songs have subtextual gay-rights themes, but none of them come out and address those themes concretely. Gaga... See more