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Book Features

Orson Scott Card Should Consider Re-Reading “Ender’s Game”

“What if you’d like to let your loyalties walk some middle tightrope, where you can keep the good stuff about this book you loved while also turning your back on its creator? What’s the best way to hate the player and love the Game?”

Cara July 11, 2013 36 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: DeAnne Smith, Tig Notaro, and Ciara are Roomies

This video party has Ciara and Nick Minaj’s video, Tig’s documentary, Julie and Brandy’s webseries, and DeAnne’s nerdy song. WHAT IF ALL THE PEOPLE FROM THIS PARTY ACTUALLY LIVED TOGETHER. They’d definitely have the perfect cat.

Brittani July 11, 2013 27 Comments
Movie Reviews

Murderous Crazy Lesbians in Pools: Breaking The Girls

Breaking the Girls is not the kind of movie where you are going to see RuPaul in short-shorts. Not unless RuPaul’s corpse is in short-shorts when they find him floating facedown in a SoCal jacuzzi.

Kate July 11, 2013 17 Comments
First Person

Top Ten Things In New York that Don’t Exist in the Canadian Prairies

There was a time I wanted kids; but there’s nothing like Midtown to put the rust on the hands of my biological clock. Why would anybody want to bring yet MORE humans into the world?

Malaika July 11, 2013 25 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“The Fosters” Episode 106 Recap: Houses of Horrors

In which there is a party, halibut, and a knock at the door.

Vikki Reich July 10, 2013 63 Comments
Comedy

VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 4: Road Rage

Masturbation episode.

Brittani July 10, 2013 10 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: The Gays Are Accidentally Equal in Costa Rica and Other Stories We Missed This Week

I just wanted to U-Haul, y’know? Whatever. I’m gonna go put on a dress and catch a WNBA game.

Carmen July 10, 2013 10 Comments
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How To Do Rad Butch Eyeliner: A Video Makeup Tutorial From Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard

By reader request, a fantastic video tutorial on how to do “rad butch eyeliner,” with #1 Butch Julie Goldman and Stylist To The Stars Brandy Howard.

julie and brandy July 10, 2013 51 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Butch Peas (Chana Masala)

Some people cool off with lemonade or watermelon, but I prefer to eat something insanely spicy in an effort to singe my stomach lining.

Stef July 10, 2013 15 Comments
Queer Fashion

Style Thief: Couples Formal Attire Part Two – Celebrity Couples

This week we’re stripping down celesbian couples in their finest. You and your beau can steal your look from Ellen & Portia, Lilo & Sam, Beth & Kristen and more!

Lizz July 10, 2013 21 Comments
Music

Almost Famous: Karin Agatonne

A folk singer-songwriter and roller derby enthusiast from Stockholm, Sweden, who has stories to tell.

Crystal July 10, 2013 2 Comments
First Person

Kelsey’s College Lesbianage: They Assume I Know What I’m Doing

I can’t wait to go back to Bryn Mawr, but I’m trying to make the most of these months away and, so far, I think I’m doing pretty well.

Kelsey July 9, 2013
The L Word TV Lists

25 Lesbian Relationship and Friendship Truths As Told By “The L Word”

“Yoda needs to give me some better advice or Yoda needs to shut the fuck up.”

Riese July 9, 2013 72 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Gay Marriage Butterfly Effect Begins: SCOTUS Decisions Ignite Other Cases

The United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act and to return the Prop 8 case to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals are already starting to ripple through other marriage-related cases, making them easier to win or even just easier to exist.

A.E. Osworth July 9, 2013 12 Comments
Lesbian Sex

You Need Help: Telling Someone How To Sex You Up

Fortunately, people DO come with a user manual, you just have to verbally speak it into existence.

A.E. Osworth July 9, 2013 29 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make A Thing: Paper Mache Hot Air Balloons

I want to subtitle this post: Because why the eff not.

Hansen July 9, 2013 14 Comments
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Get Baked: Zucchini Summer Pasta Salad

Pasta salads don’t have to be gross.

Ryan Yates July 9, 2013 8 Comments
LGBT Pride

More Than Words: Pride Rock(s)

Why are our parades always in the summer? Because Pride goeth before a fall! Thank you, thank you.

Cara July 9, 2013 5 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

The ALTERNATIVE Autostraddle Hot 105: Hotties You Will Like Who Also Like Girls

105 more humans for you to have awkward crushes on.

Riese July 8, 2013 108 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: It’s Sad, So Sad

24 sad songs for your sad feelings.

Crystal July 8, 2013 59 Comments
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