“Big Brother Australia” Episode 101 Recap: Just The Lesbian Scenes
Did you watch the launch of Big Brother Australia on Monday night? No, me either. Then I found out Tully Smyth was in it, and now I’ve recapped this show for you.
Brittani’s Video Party: TLC is Thought Stopping Like It’s Shark Week
TLC’s biopic, shark week, and a fake women’s news magazine are making this video party a safe space.
Queering the F*ck Out of Musical Theater: “Not Just Another Coming Out Story”
Not Just Another Coming Out Story illustrates the lifelong process of coming out and the struggles that don’t magically disappear after the first time you come out as an LGBT person.
Why Does My Identity Require Turning SafeSearch On?: “Lesbians” vs. Pornography
Now that I’m older, it weirds me out that an internet search on lesbian + anything turns up with porn. Massive amounts of it. And most of the stuff that comes up is terrible. Why does the internet equate “lesbian” with “explicit sex”?
You Should Go: Staceyann Chin and Anna/Kate Performing In NYC
Poet and playwright Staceyann Chin and queer folk-pop duo Anna/Kate are performing at the Women Center Stage Festival this Friday night!
“Orange Is The New Black” Episode 106 Recap: They Put a Mustache On It
Someday I will write an article comparing this entire show to Harry Potter, but today is not that day.
Quist Brings Global LGBTQ History to Your Smartphone
Sarah Prager created Quist to make navigating our past a little bit easier.
Style Thief: How To Dress Like Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe looks great in more than just jerseys.
More Pride, Less Prejudice: 5 More Bitches for the Banknotes
Here are some women – queer, feminist, or courageous long before either of those terms was invented – whose names ought to be common currency, and on it too.
Also.Also.Also: When Transphobia and Whorephobia Collide and Other Stories We Missed This Week
bell hooks is still right, Hillary Clinton becomes a thing of television history, and Aubrey Plaza looks great in those glasses.
Almost Famous: Meg Duffy, Hand Habits
A guitarist, vocalist and hopeless romantic with a four-piece psychedelic rock act.
15 Brand New Queer Lady Teevee Characters Defying Expectations This Summer
This spring/summer there are more brand-new lesbian, bisexual and otherwise-identified ladies on your television set than we ever dreamed possible.
This Week In Small Post-DOMA Victories: Judge Rules that Lesbian Widow Should Receive Spouse’s Benefits
A Philadelphia judge rules that the same-sex widow of a lawyer, is entitled to her benefits plan after a legal battle with her spouse’s family.
New Music: Mary Lambert’s “She Keeps Me Warm”
Today you can buy “She Keeps Me Warm,” Mary Lambert’s new single, on iTunes. Let’s celebrate by listening together and holding hands, shall we?
Idol Worship: Every State Needs A Wendy Davis
Every state needs a Wendy Davis. Every person has a story.
Hello Flo’s Adorable Tampon Ad Is Cute and Funny, Free of White Yoga Pants
“For these campers, I was their Joan of Arc. It’s like, I’m Joan, and their vag is the ark.”
Make A Thing: Upcycled Graze Trinket Boxes
Upcycle your flap-top boxes into trinket boxes to hold your favorite precious little things.
Playlist: Flying Solo
Because sometimes you just happen to be on your own. And that’s okay.
Pope Francis Doesn’t Approve of Gay Marriage or Adoption, But Says “We Shouldn’t Marginalize People For This”
“If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” Francis remarked in Italian. “We shouldn’t marginalize people for this. They must be integrated into society.”
Team Pick: Scientists May Have Cure for Cat Allergies, Everyone Rejoices
Thanks to a team of researchers at Cambridge University, cat dander’s days of ruining dates and eliminating roommates may be numbered.