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Our Visibility is Our Power
Last year, Lesbian Visibility Week (LVW) was a time for celebration and visibility, a reminder of how far we’ve come. But this year, we find ourselves in a very different situation… Read more »
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The Politics of Being: Dismantling Binaries and Redefining Freedom
This issue of Curve arrives during a political moment plagued with attempts to draw hard lines—between genders, identities, and, by implication, freedoms… Read more »
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A Year in Review: The Curve
Foundation’s Journey Through 2024
As I look back on 2024, I’m filled with a deep sense of gratitude and pride. This year has been such a meaningful journey-not just for THE CURVE FOUNDATION, but for all of us who care about lifting up the voices, stories, and culture of lesbian and queer women… Read more »
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The Unifying Power of Music in
Lesbian Culture
Music has a remarkable way of transporting us to different times and places. Put on Two Nice Girls’ “The Queer Song,” and I’m instantly 23 years old again, laying on the futon in the living room of my Castro District flat-turned-Deneuve-magazine office… Read more »
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Unveiling the 2024 Curve Power List
As Lesbian Visibility Week arrives, we’re bursting with excitement to unveil the inaugural Curve Power List, a celebration of 50 LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary individuals who are creating seismic shifts in the United States. From sports and entertainment icons to corporate leaders and politicians, these individuals are breaking barriers, challenging norms, and leaving an indelible mark on our community and beyond… Read more »
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Butch is Back
If it seems to you like there’s a butch revival, you are not alone. This issue of Curve celebrates butch women in all their glory.
I remember the first time I donned a suit, slicked back my hair, and polished my new black dress shoes… Read more »
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Touchstone Moments in Curve History
Curve’s mission has always been to provide a platform for the voices and stories of the lesbian community… Read more »
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Celebrating Summer And
Our Supportive Community
At The Curve Foundation, we believe that forming bonds and seeing our own reflections within our community is essential. We are working hard to reimagine Curve content and foster community through events and our community group… Read more »
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Did You Know There’s a Lesbian Flag?
As Lesbian Visibility Week approached, it occurred to me that many people, lesbians included, may not be aware that there is a specific flag for our lesbian community. The lesbian flag, like lesbians ourselves, is often overlooked… Read more »
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Striving to Evolve
From the desk of Curve’s Publisher, Franco Stevens Welcome to the debut of Curve quarterly! So many of you have been asking me about Curve magazine's status, so here's a rundown of where we are 33 years after our first issue. As we’ll now be publishing — digitally — four… Read more »