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Geekery

The Science and Technology Of Making (And Breaking) Things By Hand

Technology helps artists and artisans, whether it’s in a new way to think about or talk about their work or in a new way to create something classic. Sometimes it helps humans deconstruct something.

A.E. Osworth September 7, 2013 2 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Love You From Across The Universe

Outer space, long distance love, fashion week and beyond!

carrie September 6, 2013 6 Comments
Community

What I Want From My Queer Community: Inspired By An Autostraddle London Meetup

“I want queers who feel familiar… I want to wonder if we knew each other in a past life.”

Hattie September 6, 2013 84 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #91: A Maniacal Power Fantasy That Panders To Female Anger and Fear

Topics include Claire Danes, missionary/colonialist collectors, the death of Kendrick Johnson in Georgia, the Lusty Lady, Gone Girl, Thomas Pynchon, growing up Chinese in America and more!

Riese September 6, 2013 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Times A-Changing: Even the Church of England Thinks This Ridiculous Homophobic Vicar Is Wrong

Aimi and Victoria Leggett wanted to have their son baptized into the Church of England but were rejected by the local vicar. Thankfully, the rest of the Church of England also thinks this is ridiculous.

Mey September 6, 2013 8 Comments
Geekery

Queered Science: LGBTQ Scientists and the Legend of the Unicorn

“Now tell me the name of a queer scientist. Nothing? Yeah, I thought so. But it’s not your fault – I couldn’t think of any either. And this got me to thinking: where are all the queer scientists?”

Vivian September 6, 2013 87 Comments
Parenting & Family Shopping

6 Kids’ Clothing Lines That Know Your Daughter is More Than Just a Pink Princess Glitterbomb Who Can’t Do Math

Now that back to school sales are in full swing, it’s hard to look through clothing catalogs without becoming irate. Here are some retailers that don’t think your kids are damsels in distress.

Kristen September 6, 2013 35 Comments
Geekery

Batwoman Creative Team Quits After DC Editors Prohibit Planned Lesbian Marriage

“With their decision to prohibit not only Batwoman’s marriage, but also several other character developments, it seems like DC has gone too far.”

Mey September 6, 2013 18 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit #28: Reviewing Reviews of Reviews

Vintage comics, the Scholastic Reading Club, forgotten words, international bookstore porn, intersectionality and more.

Ryan Yates September 6, 2013 4 Comments
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Get Baked: Kale and Haddock

Let’s all talk about how much we love adding kale to things.

Ryan Yates September 6, 2013 14 Comments
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Si Se Puede: San Antonio Passes Long-Awaited Non-Discrimination Ordinance

San Antonio finally passes an updated nondiscrimination ordinance that protects LGBT individuals.

Yvonne September 5, 2013 3 Comments
Politics + Activism

Team Pick: Sara Ahmed’s “Feminist Killjoys” Blog

“There can be joy in killing joy. Kill joy, we can and we do. Be willful, we will and we are.”

Fikri September 5, 2013 12 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Jane Lynch Continues to Do No Wrong, Gets Star on Walk of Fame

Lynch’s star is located at 6640 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Sports Center Store. Who wants to make a pilgrimage from A-Camp?

Laura Mandanas September 5, 2013 6 Comments
Jewish Holidays Recipes

Get Baked: The Best Honey Cake For Rosh Hashanah (Or Any Time!)

L’shanah tovah to all the Jewish queers out there! This is the perfect honey cake to make to celebrate a sweet new year (and actually it’s delicious all year round, too).

Vanessa September 5, 2013 30 Comments
Comedy

VIDEO: “Words With Girls” Episode 6: Beard

Here’s a new episode of Words With Girls for your eye holes. It’s called “Beard.” Do you see where this is going?

Brittani September 5, 2013 18 Comments
Queer Fashion The Scene

You Should Go: Marimacho’s New York Fashion Week Debut

Marimacho is having their 2014 Spring/ Summer Collection runway show and New York Fashion Week debut! Come gawk at the hot runway bois and then dance with me at the after party!

Lizz September 5, 2013 12 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Geena Davis and Cameron Esposito Visit the Love Corner in Lingerie

This video party is all about the ladies. Ladies doing stand-up, ladies giving advice, ladies shooting arrows, ladies wearing lingerie. All ladies, all the time. Get into it.

Brittani September 5, 2013 7 Comments
Music

Janelle Monae’s “The Electric Lady” Is Streaming Online Because The World Loves You

Let’s all get buzzed on The Electric Lady.

Cara September 5, 2013 20 Comments
Lesbian Weddings

Gallery: 50 (More) Adorable Lesbian Couples Having Adorable Lesbian Weddings

So. Many. Cute. People. In. Love.

Ryan Yates September 5, 2013 31 Comments
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Hearts and Crafts: Jess Westlake

Introducing a new series and a human you’re going to love! Jess Westlake is a maker of all the things, including an amazing gender neutral accessories line!

Hansen September 5, 2013 6 Comments
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