Paulina Esperanza Rodriguez
I'm a bicultural Latine reporter, editor, and fact-checker who writes about books and pop culture. After covering entertainment, LGBTQ+ issues, breaking news, and the White House, I’m looking to expand my horizons with long-form culture writing, editing, and publishing opportunities.
Featured Articles
Read Around the Americas for Hispanic Heritage Month
A Bad Bunny-inspired special edition of Book Club
How Cat Disabato Turned Her WNBA Obsession Into a Sapphic Romance Novel
Author Cat Disabato sat down with GO to discuss her encyclopedic knowledge of the romance genre, her recent WNBA obsession, and how she combined the two in ‘Rooting Interest.’
Rose Dommu's New Novel, 'Best Woman,' Is The Trans Rom-Com Of Your Dreams
Online persona, author, and clever cultural commentator Rose Dommu sits down with GO ahead of her novel’s release on September 23.
RFK Jr. Admits He Has No Clue Who Drove His Campaign Bus to Burning Man
The HHS Secretary's office doesn’t know why his defunct campaign bus is still touring the country.
Racquel Chevremont Is Getting Used To Being A Queer Leader
The art curator and ‘Real Housewives of New York’ star spoke with GO while being honored at the 2025 Live Out Loud gala.
New Podcast 'Femme4Femme' Is Part Education, Part Comedy, And Totally Gay
Longtime couple Jessica Torres and Luna Lopez are stepping into a new role: co-hosts of your new favorite lesbian podcast.
How LGBTQ+ Organizers Are Resisting Escalating Attacks—And How You Can Help
GO Magazine spoke with LGBTQ+ leaders and activists around the country to discover how their organizations are coping and what they need to continue their fight.
Barnumbia RA Unions: An Oral History
In 2022 and 2023, RAs at Barnard and Columbia made history by becoming only the eighth and ninth RA unions in the country. This semester, current and former members of the Barnard RA Union and CURA Collective sat down with Bwog to tell the story of their eventful first years.
The Donkey Lady Has Haunted Generations of San Antonians. She Has Her Own Talk Show.
The legend of the Donkey Lady is hyperlocal—hegemonic in San Antonio, practically unheard of in other parts of the state. Until now.
A Texas Novelist Couldn’t Find His Audience. Then Came BookTok.
Shawn Warner was at an empty book signing for Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor when a Fort Worth TikToker took notice. The rest is history.
Jaime's Place Keeps the West Side Vibe Alive
The bar and music venue's owner is promoting community while honoring the roots of the West Side.
