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TV Show Recaps

“The Fosters” Episode 108 Recap: Ho Ho Ho, Lena’s Ex Is Coming To Town

“I think Hot Cops from Arrested Development but all ladies but Lena ruins that vision.”

Vikki Reich July 24, 2013 27 Comments
Queer Fashion

Style Thief: How To Dress Like Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Let’s steal the style of one of the best dressed men in Hollywood.

Hansen July 24, 2013 30 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Orange Is The New Black” Episode 104 Recap: Who Gets To Sleep In The Wet Spot

All those times where you’re like, is it squirt, is it pee, who has to sleep in the wet spot, do we lay down a towel before sex now, etc.

Kate July 24, 2013 35 Comments
Comedy

VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 5: Stunning

This week Amy is invisible because of Eurocentric standards of beauty. That’s always fun.

Brittani July 24, 2013 3 Comments
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Dutch Filmmakers Face the First Backlash Against Foreigners from Russia’s Anti-Gay Law

Homophobic legislation escalates and expands in Russia, despite the international attention for the 2014 Olympic Games. Four Dutch immigrants were recently arrested for filming a LGBT themed documentary.

Jamie July 24, 2013 12 Comments
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Autostraddle Co-Founder and COO Alex Vega Makes Refinery29’s “30 Under 30”

Our very own Alex Vega!

Vanessa July 24, 2013 28 Comments
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Also.Also.Also: Trans* Women in Paris and Other Stories We Missed This Week

“Emotional writing heals physical wounds.”

Carmen July 24, 2013 7 Comments
Music

Almost Famous: Abby Brown

A folk singer-songwriter and recent Berklee grad whose music is gonna melt your heart.

Crystal July 24, 2013 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

What’s Really Going On With Gay Tags and Tumblr Censorship — And Why You Should Care

Tumblr’s quest to track adult content is taking down some innocent bystanders. Queer bloggers are calling BS — and rightfully so.

Kaitlyn July 24, 2013 23 Comments
Geekery

Highlights of Comic-Con 2013: Queer Geeks and Cute Ladies in Costumes

Need-to-know, queer-ish highlights from the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con. Because nerds.

SJ Sindu July 23, 2013 20 Comments
Music

You Should Go: Xoe Wise ‘Breakfast’ EP Launch, Live In Chicago

Queer musician Xoe Wise is launching her new EP this Thursday. You should totally go. I’m gonna tell you why.

Crystal July 23, 2013 1 Comment
School

Nita’s College Lesbianage: I’m Gonna Be Alright

“It was the last day of my last semester of my first year of college, and I was crying because I’d failed. I wasn’t going to continue in the interpreting degree.”

Nita July 23, 2013 7 Comments
Geekery

More Than Words: Keeping It Pronouns (Pt. 1)

Runes, ships, rebellious quakers, and the world’s first female grammarian.

Cara July 23, 2013 18 Comments
Book Lists

Read a F*cking Zine: 50 Zines by Queer People of Color

POC Zine Project presents a massive list of zines, plus info on where you can get them and so much more. Zines for days!

Daniela Capistrano July 23, 2013 20 Comments
Relationships

The Secret to Lasting Love Is Staying the Hell Away From Each Other

“When you like someone and want to be with them, all you wanna do is see their face all the time. Coincidentally, seeing someone’s face all the time is exactly how to kill a relationship softly.”

Jezebel July 23, 2013 37 Comments
Community

You Should Go: BUTCH Voices 2013

Butch Builds Community.

bcw July 23, 2013 11 Comments
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Get Baked: You Can Never Have Too Many Mangoes

When it’s you against the mangoes, you have to eat your way out.

Stef July 23, 2013 22 Comments
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Make A Thing: Washi Tape Boxes

Washi tape makes everything so much better. Also, if you enjoy “box” puns, you’re welcome.

Lizz July 23, 2013 9 Comments
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
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