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Person in a blow-up suit shaped like Pikachu wearing a pride flag marches down a main street next to a person in a white tank top and rainbow hair decor.

Culture

Pokémon Is for the Gays

This year, the Pokémon World Championships are in San Francisco — so here are the many reasons why Pokémon is gay as hell.

Marisa Ingemi Aug 28, 2026

Badly photoshopped image of Chad Bianco, Katie Porter, and Xavier Becerra as fantasy warriors in a forest.

Power

Roll for Governor: A D&D Class Guide to California's Clown Car Election

Rolling those dice to determine how screwed we are.

Soleil Ho May 29, 2026

Mahjong tiles arranged in crystal coupes and a champagne flute alongside pearl necklaces, jade bangles, gold jewelry, a crystal swan, and a small gold Buddha.

Culture

Traversing the Mahjong Multiverse

As mahjong grows in popularity, can the diverging fanbases come together?

Nicole Wong May 18, 2026