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You Need To Read “The Sochi Project” Right Now

“Together, the images and texts unpack the complex, multivalent story of this contested region, shining a harsh light on Vladimir Putin’s claim that, ‘The Olympic family is going to feel at home in Sochi..'”

Riese February 13, 2014 13 Comments
Society + Culture

Facebook Wants You To Do You, Adds New Non-Binary Pronoun and Gender Identity Options

Facebook has released an update that allows users to move beyond binary pronouns and the male/female gender options they’ve had since the social network launched a decade ago. Here’s how to change your settings.

Kaitlyn February 13, 2014 77 Comments
Health

VIDEO: Dallas Sportcaster Shocks Our Socks Off With His Response to Gay Football Player Coming Out

Dallas sports broadcasting giant Dale Hansen spoke boldly for acceptance of Michael Sam on his popular show.

Adrian February 13, 2014 32 Comments
Sex Toys

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The We-Vibe Tango

“I am willing to entertain the idea that something else will feel as good against my clit — a talented human mouth, for instance — but nothing as portable even comes close.”

Guest February 13, 2014 3 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: “Gold Stars” are the New Black

A new webseries, behind-the-scenes footage from an OITNB photo shoot, the trailer for a moving documentary, and a quick comedy sketch are single and ready to mingle at the pre-V-Day video party.

Brittani February 13, 2014 10 Comments
First Person Health

26 Things Depression Feels Like According To My Diary

“Sad cloud” and “naked Christmas tree” did not make the list. You’re welcome, makers of anti-depressant commercials!

Riese February 13, 2014 35 Comments
Dating

Dear Queer Diary: Date a Girl Who Journals

As you browse through the weighty stack of applications submitted by the many humans hoping to romance you, remember: journaling is hot.

Maggie February 13, 2014 4 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“The Fosters” Episode 115 Recap: Oh My God It’s Like Evil In My Mouth

“The doorbell rings and it’s Emma the Wrestler with noodle kugel! We get a little primer on how Jews respond to funerals. Hint: They bring kugel. Every time they say “kugel,” I hear “kegel” and do 15.”

Vikki Reich February 13, 2014 8 Comments
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“Help Us! Great Warrior” Shows Us How To Save The World With A Hard Femme Hair Bow

“Help Us! Great Warrior” combines all of the best parts of Sword and Sorcery with a fierce, femme (yet kind of lazy) and awesome female warrior.

Mey February 12, 2014 3 Comments
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A-Camp May 2014: It’s Time To Donate To Or Apply For Camperships!

Read essays from our A-Camp 4.0 campers and find out how to apply for or donate to the Campership Fund for 5.0!

the team February 12, 2014 29 Comments
Health

Bikes to Watch Out For: How Not to Die on the Road

Ten tips to make cycling less terrifying!

Fikri February 12, 2014 15 Comments
TV News & Trailers

“Transparent” TV Pilot Features Trans Mom, Queer Women, Additional Delightful Things

“An LA family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone’s secrets to spill out.”

Laura Mandanas February 12, 2014 10 Comments
Recipes Valentine's Day

Get Baked: Beet-ing Hearts & Citrus Quinoa Salad for Your Most Colorful Valentine’s Day Ever

What says “I love you” or any other variation of it, more than “I carved these beets into hearts for you”?

Yvonne February 12, 2014 3 Comments
Sports

VIDEO: Out Olympian Belle Brockhoff Will Say What She Wants To Say

Danielle Warby chats with Belle Brockhoff about coming out on national television, being a gay athlete at the Sochi Olympics, and her crush on Mila Kunis.

Brittani February 12, 2014 11 Comments
Comedy

VIDEO: “Apocalypse” by DeAnne Smith Will Rip Out Your Heart, Brains, Entrails

God, DeAnne. You just get me.

A.E. Osworth February 12, 2014 16 Comments
Movie Features

VIDEO: And Now, A Dramatic Reading of Kristen Stewart’s Poetry

Perhaps you are like me, and spent most of yesterday sobbing gently at the beautiful truths expressed in Kristen Stewart’s recently published poem “My Heart Is A Wiffle Ball/Freedom Pole.”

Stef February 12, 2014 28 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Pussy Riot’s A Bunch of Man-Hating Lesbian Zombies and They Like It That Way and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Because it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without zombie lesbian kisses.

Carmen February 12, 2014 2 Comments
TV Lists

10 Procedural TV Characters I’d Like To See In A Sitcom Or Drama Or Something Like That

I wish there was a way to get more Penelope Garcia, H.G. Wells and Olivia Benson into my life with less murder, like if they were all on the same hour-long HBO drama? Just saying.

Riese February 11, 2014 45 Comments
TV Feature

Rhymes with Witches: Forget Backstabbing, Gilmore Girls’ Paris Geller Fights With Wit And Brains

Though her name is not Gilmore, Paris Geller is the true break out character in this gem of a series, as one of the most heart wrenching and complex portraits of a teenage mean girl.

Nina February 11, 2014 21 Comments
Food and Drink Valentine's Day

Liquor In The V-Day: My Bloody Valentine

We present to you a V-Day drink that could be romantic, bro-mantic or no-mantic — either way, it’ll still be delicious.

A.E. Osworth February 11, 2014 14 Comments
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