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Crafts & DIY Projects

Quilting for QUILTBAGS Part 1: It’s All In The Design

Ever wanted to make a blanket? There are centuries of grandmas and just generally grand people who have been making quilts and will happily lend their shoulders for us to stand on.

Laura June 28, 2013 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Team Pick: A Tumblr Which Brings Sanity to the Internet Like Ginsburg to the SCOTUS

Cara’s Team Pick: The Notorious RBG is a new Tumblr dedicated to promoting the life and work of the Supreme Court’s second female justice of all time. (It’s 2013, just as a reminder.)

Carmen June 28, 2013 7 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit #23: A Spectacle To Taste

Queer book recommendations, oral histories, poet-prostitute profiles, if Gertrude Stein reviewed beer and more.

Ryan Yates June 27, 2013 3 Comments
Travel

Not Your Heteronormative Weekend Getaway: The Survival Guide

Qwear’s Sonny and Champagne just got back from Ptown’s “Ladies” Weekend and have a pocketful of tips – fashion and otherwise – for your next queer weekend away.

Qwear June 27, 2013 23 Comments
Straddleverse

We Need Help: Hiring Writers and an Associate Editor!

We’re hiring Contributing Editors and a new Associate Editor! It’s your big chance to join the weirdest band of weirdos in the history of the queer web!

the team June 27, 2013 40 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Robyn’s 2-Year-Old Cures Resting Bitch Face

New music videos from Robyn and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the cure for RBF, and a web series guided by a 2-year-old’s dialogue with her father.

Brittani June 27, 2013 6 Comments
First Person

A Prairie Homo Does New York: Homeward Trouble

I thought, “Hey New York, just cause you wear these cool designer bridges across your rivers and you’ve got some graffiti on your interesting architecture, doesn’t mean I have to like you, okay?” But I do like New York in spite of myself.

Malaika June 27, 2013 4 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“The Fosters” Episode 104 Recap: The One With The Quinceañera

“He slurs, “It’s a party, Stef. Have some fun.” Geez Mike. Way to get personal. Everyone knows lesbians are no fun.”

Vikki Reich June 27, 2013 30 Comments
Comedy

Team Pick: DeAnne Smith Debuts Her Brand New Podcast, It’s Smart And Perfect

“I hope nobody’s listening.” – DeAnne Smith

Vanessa June 27, 2013 18 Comments
Queer Fashion TV Feature

Style Thief: Couples Formal Attire Part One – TV Couples

We’re finally using that plus one to a wedding! This week we’re stripping down lesbian TV couples in their finest! Style like Brittana, Sharmen, Talice, Fiona & Imogen and the Moms from The Fosters!

Lizz June 27, 2013 14 Comments
Rizzoli and Isles: two lady detectives looking serious
TV Feature

How Do We Solve A Problem Like “Queerbaiting”?: On TV’s Not-So-Subtle Gay Subtext

Once upon a time, gay subtext was a revolutionary act in media. But is it still all that progressive?

Rose June 26, 2013 141 Comments
Community

South African Straddler Meet Up: Make It Happen With Vanessa

HI STRADDLERS WHO LIVE IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA. ARE YOU OUT THERE? I AM COMING TO VISIT NEXT WEEK AND I WANNA MEET YOU.

Vanessa June 26, 2013 65 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 3: Date

A hilariously less-than-communicative Jennifer Bartels puts Amy through hell on a date that’s, well, a little horrible.

Brittani June 26, 2013 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

Also.Also.Also: Why Don’t We Wanna Internet Bang? And More In The Stories We Missed This Week

EVERYONE SUCKS. Except Sarah McBride.

Carmen June 26, 2013 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

BREAKING: Supreme Court Declares DOMA Unconstitutional, Rules “No Standing” on Prop 8

The Supreme Court has ruled DOMA unconstitutional and that the petitioners in Prop 8 did not have standing.

Rachel June 26, 2013 126 Comments
Music

Almost Famous: Max Campbell

Max is an indie-folk artist from Montana with a brand-new EP about growing up and moving on.

Crystal June 26, 2013 3 Comments
Music

Captain’s Log: New Music from M.I.A., The Julie Ruin and Haerts

Just some awesome new songs Stef thought you’d like, because she knows you like a cartographer knows a sextant, like a whale knows the sea.

Stef June 25, 2013 8 Comments
Visual Art

5 Photography & Arts Blogs I’m Obsessed With Right Now

From lost classics of teen lit to NYC filming locations to “the gang’s all queer” to the whole entire world and back.

Riese June 25, 2013 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

Supreme Court Strikes Down Heart of Voting Rights Act, Endangers Many Voters’ Rights

The Supreme Court struck down a key component of the Voting Rights Act, specifically the portion which requires states to get federal permission before they can make changes to their voting laws. This is a huge deal for voters’ rights.

Rachel June 25, 2013 13 Comments
TV Feature

Those Shady Gays: A Reflection on Mad Men, Downton Abbey and Revenge

The untrustworthy homosexual is a lazy way to add ‘diversity’ to your television show. Let’s talk about it!

Casey Quinlan June 25, 2013 30 Comments
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