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Geekery

A Lady Doctor Who, And Some Other Hopes and Dreams

The show began airing in 1963, with a hiatus and then a reboot in 2005. All in all, 11 actors have played the alien of everyone’s dreams. Every single one of those 11 actors has been a white man. (Also, as River Song says, spoilers).

A.E. Osworth July 22, 2013 69 Comments
Music

Out Team USA Quarterback Plays National Anthem On Her Ukulele

Crystal’s Team Pick: If the headline doesn’t make you click through then honestly I don’t know what will.

Crystal July 22, 2013 10 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: Hangin’ On The Telephone

There’s a reason there aren’t any good songs about texting.

Cara July 22, 2013 15 Comments
Society + Culture

Team Pick: The Advocate Presents “Black, LGBT, American”

“I am black, but rendered invisible within most mainstream LGBT movements. I am gay and have been ostracized by the homophobia of other black people.”

Brittani July 22, 2013 5 Comments
Community

Straddler On The Street: Minerva

Minerva describes herself as a “soon-to-be post-university queer lady and professional trans feminist” and spoiler alert, she’s awesome.

Vanessa July 22, 2013 20 Comments
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Ode to My Pantry: Granita

Make your own frozen dessert because sometimes it’s too hot to leave the house to find ice cream.

Kristen July 22, 2013 4 Comments
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It’s Sunday Funday And Even Some Republicans Support LGBT Students

It’s the gayest day ever is what I’m saying.

Carmen July 21, 2013 4 Comments
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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Going Skinny Dipping

This week on NSFW Sunday: how to take sexy photos, lust and long-term relationships, losing labels and more.

Ryan Yates July 21, 2013 22 Comments
TV Reviews

Orange is the New Black: 7 Things We Should Talk About

It’s important to be super fucking aware of why this show resonates so deeply with people, and I wanna know what y’all think. [SPOILER ALERT: all the spoilers]

gabby July 21, 2013 238 Comments
Geekery

Take Your Tech On A Fun Run

Nothing is better at making you feel accomplished like sweating until you melt. And nothing is better at making that even more satisfying than a few good running apps.

A.E. Osworth July 20, 2013 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

At Last, Obama Gives America Some Real Talk On Racism

On what Obama said (and didn’t say) this morning when he surprised everybody with a speech expanding on his thoughts about the Trayvon Martin ruling.

Riese July 19, 2013 19 Comments
Straddleverse

Comment Awards Are Wondering If There’s A/C In Women’s Prison

We’re checking Riese’s mail, walking each other’s dogs and planning brunch!

carrie July 19, 2013 5 Comments
Food and Drink

Cheers, Queers! The Craft Beer Decoder Will Help You Find a New Favorite

In which I suggest some crafty alternatives to the brews you already know and love.

Meredith July 19, 2013 51 Comments
Community

You Should Go: The Bronx LGBTQ Pride Festival & Health Fair

Come be gay in the Bronx with me on Saturday!

gabby July 19, 2013 9 Comments
School

Claire’s College Lesbianage: This Place Is Not For Me

“At Wellesley, I was never homesick. Not even in the dead of winter, when Boston was buried in snow and Phoenix was at its most palatable, did I miss home.”

Claire July 19, 2013 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Cameroonian LGBT Activist Found Dead In His Home

“We do not know who killed Eric [Lembembe], or why . . . but his friends suspect that in killing him, someone wanted to kill a movement. “

Cara July 19, 2013 7 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #84: What If We Acknowledged Those Fears?

Topics include Walter White, manic pixie dream girls, economics, shyness, Kerry Washington, shyness, Jonestown, racism and mercy, the future of journalism, affirmative action and more!

Riese July 19, 2013 7 Comments
Television TV Show Recaps

“Orange Is The New Black” Episode 103 Recap: Lesbians Are Very Dangerous

Let’s just go right ahead and kick off this recap with a gif of Alex. Let’s make that a thing that we do, okay?

Kate July 19, 2013 83 Comments
Queer Fashion

Lez Get Dressed For Work: F*ck Yeah End Of Season Sales

Cute summer things are finally on sale because fashion thinks it’s basically fall now but we all know it’ll be hot until at least October.

Gabrielle Korn July 19, 2013 14 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars 406: Under the Gay Fiddle

It’s Open Mic Night in Rosewood and Emily’s about to learn just how good Shana is at fingering.

Lizz July 18, 2013 15 Comments
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