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.
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!
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.
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.
“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.”
Team Pick: DeAnne Smith Debuts Her Brand New Podcast, It’s Smart And Perfect
“I hope nobody’s listening.” – DeAnne Smith
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!
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?
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.
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.
Also.Also.Also: Why Don’t We Wanna Internet Bang? And More In The Stories We Missed This Week
EVERYONE SUCKS. Except Sarah McBride.
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.
Almost Famous: Max Campbell
Max is an indie-folk artist from Montana with a brand-new EP about growing up and moving on.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Barbara Buono’s Gay Daughter Rips Chris Christie a New Orifice
Tessa Bitterman takes on Governor Christie for his record on queer issues and tells everyone to chip in and support her mom, Barbara Buono, in the upcoming New Jersey Gubernatorial Election.
More Than Words: So Androgynous
The word that gives “you do you” a whole new meaning.
Team Pick: Coffitivity Brings the Cafe Right Into Your Living Room
Lizz’s Team Pick: Coffitivity brings the atmosphere of a coffee shop right into your living room.