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First Person Issues

On Camp: Being Queer Wasn’t a Big Deal, My Privilege Was

“I don’t remember the names of most of the people I met that week. Except for his: Tuck.”

By Dina | April 12, 2012 | 34 Comments
TV Reviews

It’s True, Lena Dunham’s “Girls” is Funny

Here’s another show with the word ‘girl’ in the title which is an unfortunate coicidence rather than an indication of how good this show is.

By Brittani | April 12, 2012 | 30 Comments
Issues

On Camp: How to Start a Fire

When the revolution comes, you’ll need to know how to set stuff ablaze! Also, you’ll want S’mores.

By Allison | April 11, 2012 | 90 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Santorum Drops Out of Presidential Race, But May Not Be Out of the Picture

Reports of a house falling on him, however, appear to have been exaggerated.

By Rachel | April 11, 2012 | 29 Comments
Book Lists

15 Women’s Magazines That Don’t Suck, Are Awesome

Celebrating the women’s magazines that keep pumping out smart, innovative and well-designed stuff against all odds. US Weekly is not on this list.

By Riese | April 11, 2012 | 65 Comments
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Five Videos That Will Make You Fall In Love With Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe plays soccer and has excellent hair. It is likely that you will appreciate her for these and other reasons.

By Intern Grace | April 11, 2012 | 69 Comments
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On Camp: I Hold Camp In My Heart

“I would’ve cried if someone hadn’t started singing, and then someone else joined in.”

By Robin | April 11, 2012 | 28 Comments
Society + Culture

Yes, Virginia, Homophobia is Linked to Latent Homosexuality

Much to no one’s surprise.

By Rachel | April 10, 2012 | 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

White House Announces LGBT Pride Video Contest, Clearly Likes Your Face

The announcement of the first-ever LGBT Pride Month White House Champions of Change Contest is one of many recent events suggesting Obama is on our side for real now.

By Riese | April 10, 2012 | 11 Comments
Pop Culture

Want Gender Justice in the Media? WAM! It Yourself Already

“Power and privilege is about who gets to speak and who is listened to.”

By Jamie J. Hagen | April 10, 2012 | 4 Comments
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Queer Girl City Guide: Manhattan is The New Manhattan

Manhattan is a very good place to be a girl who likes girls.

By Anita Dolce Vita | April 10, 2012 | 78 Comments
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Playlist: Jolene

I had to have this talk with you/my happiness depends on you.

By Rachel | April 10, 2012 | 75 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Newtown Girls Episode 5: Juicy

The one where Scarlet and Alex go to the lesbian book club.

By Crystal | April 10, 2012 | 8 Comments
Film Issues

On Camp: 10 Super-Cool Movies About Summer Camp

“Well guys, we’ve made it to the end of the summer in one piece, except for a few campers who are lepers.”

By Riese | April 9, 2012 | 62 Comments
Culture

That’s Not Who I Am: Calling Out and Challenging Stereotypes of Asian Americans

Asian stereotypes are everywhere. Let’s talk about them, yell about them and do something about them.

By Whitney Pow | April 9, 2012 | 94 Comments
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8 Kickass Crowd Songs From Movies & TV: From “Almost Famous” to “Skins”

You know what you need today? You need a stirring musical number from a popular film! There are eight videos inside this post. EIGHT!

By Riese | April 9, 2012 | 30 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Cucumber Tomato Salad

Today in easy things that taste more impressive than they are: this salad.

By Ryan Yates | April 9, 2012 | 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay Families Attend White House Easter Egg Roll Hoping for Eggs, Workplace Protection Executive Order

“My message – and the message of my family – echoes President Obama’s campaign slogan: We can’t wait. It’s time for President Obama to sign this executive order.”

By Rachel | April 9, 2012 | 278 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Thinks You Look Good in Those Underpants

This week on NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday: feminist porn, knife play, kissing girls, why queer porn is better than other kinds of porn and “Curvy Girls”

By Guest | April 8, 2012 | 18 Comments
Book Features NSFW Sunday

Sinclair Sexsmith on “Say Please: Lesbian BDSM Erotica”: The Autostraddle Interview

“The questions quickly became, what is BDSM? And what is lesbian? I’m not sure I know the answer in general, but I figured out a context for this anthology to be born into, some parameters about kinks and fetishes and gender.”

By Ryan Yates | April 8, 2012 | 26 Comments
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