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Politics + Activism

This Is Rape Culture: 14-Year-Old Rape Survivor Kills Herself, Rapist Gets 30 Entire Days In Jail

A Montana high-school teacher, Stacey Dean Rambold, convicted of raping a 14-year student, will be serving a total of 30 days as his sentence.

Vivian August 30, 2013 31 Comments
First Person

Fear and Loathing (as a 21-Year Old Queer) in Singapore

“I am afraid help will come too late to someone in my life. I am afraid that closets become coffins.”

Fikri August 30, 2013 32 Comments
Visual Art

Sophia Wallace’s Photography Project “Modern Dandies” Is Power and Danger

“The dandy is an aestheticized androgyny available to men, women and transgender individuals. Herein lies it’s power and it’s danger.”

Hansen August 30, 2013 10 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Peanut Butter Noodles

These noodles are the perfect blend of “easy,” “yummy” and “involves peanut butter.”

Ryan Yates August 30, 2013 9 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Recap 412: Now You See Me, Now Someone Needs to Explain What I Saw

This week we’re promised a million big reveals and something called World War A. Also Emily and Paige have a sleepover. You can guess which part I’m more excited about.

Lizz August 29, 2013 43 Comments
Recipes The L Word

Get Baked: Pear Polenta Tart

I’m just a girl in the world who saw The L Word and thought a pear polenta tart sounded pretty delicious, actually.

Stef August 29, 2013 19 Comments
First Person

Recruiting All Homos: One Small Step for Boxer Briefs, One Giant Leap for Butch Kind

“I start unbuttoning my shirt, but can’t really decide on a way to make getting undressed in this space any less uncomfortable, so I just drop my pants.”

Sara August 29, 2013 33 Comments
Sex

Team Pick: “All About Anal” Video Series

The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health has your back.

Araguaney R. Da Silva August 29, 2013 10 Comments
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Brittani’s Video Party: Adult Children of Divorce Write a Show for Kristin Chenoweth

Jane Lynch and Amy Poehler’s new movie has a trailer, Kristin Chenoweth gets a pleasant surprise, and the best television writers in the word attempt to create a show.

Brittani August 29, 2013 7 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Fans Of Queer Latina Romance Rejoice: Demi Lovato Joining Glee As Santana’s Girlfriend!

If you’ve been waiting for the inevitable Demi Lovato acting comeback, you’re in luck this fall. According to reports, she’ll be on Glee playing a love interest for Naya Rivera’s Santana.

Mey August 29, 2013 27 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out

It’s hot and it’s cold.

Crystal August 29, 2013 9 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make A Thing: Metallic Wall Decals

These wall decals are great for dorms or rentals because they make your space beautiful without damaging the paint!

Hansen August 29, 2013 10 Comments
TV Feature

20 Lessons Learned Through 20 Years of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Holy crap we’re old.

Kristen August 28, 2013 38 Comments
Camp

Top 10 Reasons You Belong At A-Camp This October

We’ve got some open spots for A-Camp, so Hannah Hart, Me & My Bois, the first-ever A-Camp carnival and seven more reasons you don’t wanna miss this event!

Riese August 28, 2013 99 Comments
Movie News & Trailers

You Should Go: NewFest in New York City! It’s An LGBT Film Festival!

Okay, the most important thing you need to know is that there’s a bedazzled plush vagina costume in the first two minutes of Who’s Afraid of Vagina Wolf?.

A.E. Osworth August 28, 2013 3 Comments
Politics + Activism

Today Matters: Connect With The March On Washington

Fifty years ago today, an estimated quarter-million people gathered in the nation’s capitol for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

Laura Mandanas August 28, 2013 4 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Sheer Dykeadence and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Time to Werk Those Pecs!

Carmen August 28, 2013 9 Comments
Music

Almost Famous: The Bright Smoke

The Bright Smoke is the project of Brooklyn based musician Mia Wilson. She has a new solo record, which is her first foray into being out as a musician.

Crystal August 28, 2013 4 Comments
Queer Fashion

Queer Outfit of the Week: Labor Day Party

A big Labor Day Weekend bash might just be your last chance to wear white shorts with your favorite tomboy femme button-up.

Lizz August 28, 2013 19 Comments
Comedy

Team Pick: “Dad Bingo,” A Bingo Game Invented By Rachel For Her Dad’s Upcoming Visit

“IS RUDE AND/OR DEHUMANIZING TO SOMEONE IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY” (What would you put on your Mom and/or Dad Bingo card?)

Riese August 27, 2013 69 Comments
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