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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back for Trans Anti-Discrimination Work in Malaysia

Reactionary conservatism stands in the way of the Southeast Asian nation’s first state-based transgender welfare committee, but change could still happen with its first out trans political appointee.

Fikri August 1, 2013 4 Comments
The Scene

You Should Go: Lez Out This Friday with Julie and Brandy at Fubar

If you’re going to be in Southern California and you’re not at this party, I don’t think we can be friends anymore.

Brittani August 1, 2013 7 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“The Fosters” Episode 109 Recap: The Pneumolorax, Who Speaks For The Fosters

“Brandon asks Mike why Stef wasn’t wearing a vest. Geez Brandon! Not all lesbians wear vests! But then I realize he means “bulletproof vest” and let this slide.”

Vikki Reich August 1, 2013 21 Comments
Health

Tampons, Chocolate and “Massagers”: Welcome to the World of Boxes for Your Box

For those days when your uterus is like “REMEMBER ME?” and you have zero tampons in your purse and your Midol bottle is empty and there is no ice cream in the freezer and SHIT IS ABOUT TO GET REAL.

Laurie August 1, 2013 48 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“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.

Crystal August 1, 2013 12 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

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.

Brittani August 1, 2013 25 Comments
Theater

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.

JuliaOA August 1, 2013 3 Comments
Geekery

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”?

Laura Mandanas August 1, 2013 12 Comments
Music

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!

Crystal July 31, 2013 2 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“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.

Kate July 31, 2013 56 Comments
Geekery

Quist Brings Global LGBTQ History to Your Smartphone

Sarah Prager created Quist to make navigating our past a little bit easier.

Kristen July 31, 2013 6 Comments
Queer Fashion

Style Thief: How To Dress Like Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe looks great in more than just jerseys.

Hansen July 31, 2013 15 Comments
LGBT History

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.

Alice S July 31, 2013 13 Comments
Society + Culture

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.

Carmen July 31, 2013 15 Comments
Music

Almost Famous: Meg Duffy, Hand Habits

A guitarist, vocalist and hopeless romantic with a four-piece psychedelic rock act.

Crystal July 31, 2013 2 Comments
TV Lists

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.

Riese July 30, 2013 67 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Jamie July 30, 2013 1 Comment
Music

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?

Vanessa July 30, 2013 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

Idol Worship: Every State Needs A Wendy Davis

Every state needs a Wendy Davis. Every person has a story.

Carmen July 30, 2013 14 Comments
Health

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.”

A.E. Osworth July 30, 2013 18 Comments
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