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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
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make A Thing: Upcycled Graze Trinket Boxes

Upcycle your flap-top boxes into trinket boxes to hold your favorite precious little things.

Lizz July 30, 2013 3 Comments
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Playlist: Flying Solo

Because sometimes you just happen to be on your own. And that’s okay.

Rose July 30, 2013 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.”

Laura Mandanas July 29, 2013 27 Comments
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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.

Mey July 29, 2013 16 Comments
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Sex Toys

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: Minna Ola

The Minna Ola is a tricked out sex toy for the techie in all of us that’s great for anyone who wants a fun, quirky, versatile vibrator that’s perfect for couples play.

Guest July 29, 2013 11 Comments
First Person Gender

The Army Taught Me That I Can Change My Body (And It Will Still Be Mine)

Here’s the deal: I both like and am my body. I am a girl, ergo I have a girl’s body. It’s neat. You know what I think helped me to be comfortable with my body more than anything else? The US Army.

Vivian July 29, 2013 23 Comments
Queer Fashion

Team Pick: 100 Most Stylish dapperQs Features Autostraddle’s Gabby, Katrina & Kate!

Mondays are really hard so let’s all take a break and enjoy the glorious gift that is The 100 Most Stylish dapperQs.

Vanessa July 29, 2013 38 Comments
Community

Straddler On The Street: PJ

“Being butch is something I have both been my entire life and something that I have chosen.”

Vanessa July 29, 2013 17 Comments
Food Lists

Ode to My Pantry: Popcorn

Nothing tastes as good as an explosion.

Kristen July 29, 2013 12 Comments
Society + Culture

The UN Wants Us To Be Free & Equal and Naya Rivera Looks Good In Pink This Sunday Funday

Mmmmm. Tastes like bottomless.

Carmen July 28, 2013 14 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Take You To Brunch

This week on NSFW Sunday: a better online dating profile, lesbian vocabulary, sex scandals and more.

Ryan Yates July 28, 2013 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

UK’s Plan to Block Porn and “Adult Subjects” Doesn’t Bode Well for Gay and Sex Ed Resources

Flawed attempts to make the internet a safe space could be compromising actual safe spaces with an indiscriminate default-on porn filter.

Fikri July 27, 2013 33 Comments
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