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The L Word

The L Word and “But Not Too Bi”: Flipping The Script Is Not Much Better

With how it played into the “But Not Too Bi” trope – bi characters who have a bias toward one gender or the other – The L Word flipped a common heterosexist script in media. But in doing so, it still excluded actual bi people from its world.

Rose February 25, 2014 61 Comments
LGBT History

The Radtastic Black Lesbians Who Changed LGBT History and Our Lives

“As this Black History Month winds down, let’s remember that reclaiming histories is not a one-shot deal. Let’s take time to be thankful for these lesbians who kept it queer and kept it real.”

Helen February 25, 2014 6 Comments
Community

I’m Going to Washington DC For The LGBT Media Journalists Convening, Come Hang Out With Me

I’m going to Washington DC from February 28th-March 2nd to learn important things about being an LGBT Journalist and you should come meet us at the bar!

Riese February 25, 2014 21 Comments
Music

Idol Worship: Nicki Minaj’s 8 Gayest Songs

(In no particular order.)

Carmen February 25, 2014 13 Comments
LGBT History

More Than Words: Tomboys R Us

“Is all your delite and joy in whiskying and romping abroad like a Tom boy?” This post is for you.

Cara February 25, 2014 42 Comments
Sex

OPEN THREAD: Give Us The Gif That Describes Your First Queer Sex Experience

Let’s get Monday off to a triumphant start by gaying the fuck out with some gifs, you sexy beasts.

A.E. Osworth February 24, 2014 267 Comments
Sports

We Won Six Things: Team Gay Wins Six Medals at Sochi

Not bad for a fictional gaynation that only had seven athletes.

A.E. Osworth February 24, 2014 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

Arizona’s Horrific “Freedom of Religion” Discrimination Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

The potential for discrimination extends far beyond same-sex couples wishing to celebrate their partnerships; theoretically, it could affect anyone who acts against someone else’s religious beliefs.

Kaitlyn February 24, 2014 8 Comments
Camp

Mal Blum Is Coming to A-Camp and So Are These Other Amazing Humans!

MAL BLUM’S COMING TO A-CAMP! Also, since we’re on the topic of A-Camp, let’s talk about Fit for a Femme & AB Chao and all the other weirdos who will be joining us on the mountain!

Riese February 24, 2014 43 Comments
Politics + Activism

Queers for Economic Justice Closes Its Doors Thanks to Lack of Economic Justice

“QEJ will always be a philosophy. If you are a queer, you can be for economic justice. …You don’t have to have a 501(c)(3).”

Maddie February 24, 2014 11 Comments
Geekery

Star Trek N00b, Episode 12: The Menagerie Part I (Spock Goes ROGUE)

AHHHH THERE IS SO MUCH SUSPENSE HERE AHHHHH.

Loraine February 24, 2014 11 Comments
Sports

Jason Collins Signs With Brooklyn Nets, Becomes NBA’s First Openly Gay Player

Jason Collins has signed a 10-Day contract with the Brooklyn Nets, making his the first openly gay NBA player and after tonight, the first out athlete to play in one of the USA’s four major professional leagues.

Mey February 23, 2014 20 Comments
The Scene

10 Reasons Why Michelle Rodriguez and Cara Delevingne Are Already The Gayest Couple Ever

This entire thing was prophesied in “The Alice B Toklas Cookbook”

Riese February 23, 2014 37 Comments
Society + Culture

Chimamanda Adichie and Spencer Hastings Are Going to Hooters with Fortune Feimster this Sunday Funday

Gay rights now, belly rubs later.

Carmen February 23, 2014 11 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Having A NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday

Sexual satisfaction by country, projects about orgasms, trans and genderqueer porn stars, reminding people that bisexuality exists and more.

Ryan Yates February 23, 2014 16 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit #40: A Page-Turner At Heart

Novels in one sentence, “Hild,” libraries, queer poetry, semi-colons, classic literature reenacted by Lego, schools facing funding cuts for making students read queer literature and more.

Ryan Yates February 22, 2014 5 Comments
Book Features Geekery

Getting Your Lit Nerd on with Reading Apps

“After flying 2,678 miles and over the Pacific Ocean, I realized that I was gonna have to rebuild my collection. But this time, it would be digital (and therefore move-proof).”

Loraine February 22, 2014 18 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Love Letters

In which Andy finds the deep dark secret under Scout’s bed.

Archie February 22, 2014 14 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Want To Buy Ellen Page A Drink

Juno what we’ve been talking about all week.

carrie February 21, 2014 8 Comments
TV Feature

Every Lesbian On TV Has A Side Part

After hours — probably years — of research, Dannielle has concluded that every lesbian on TV has a side part. She’s meticulously compiled her evidence in the essay contained herein.

Dannielle February 21, 2014 83 Comments
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