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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Want To Go Back In Time

We’re dressing like your grandma, mourning MSN Messenger and re-visiting decades-old YA fiction. Get ready for a (finger)blast from the past!

carrie April 12, 2013 22 Comments
Music

Crystal’s Track Stop Is The Bad One That Never Gets Hurt

New song from The National! Plus tracks from Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cold War Kids, queer musician Ellie Herring and also Antigone Rising, who give you permission to blame it on the whiskey.

Crystal April 12, 2013 14 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #71: He Wasn’t Weaving Bark Shoes

Topics include three strikes laws, Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally, the Mount Rainier shooting, YA novel covers, Ms., Naked Joe, domestic violence, photographers in Juárez and more!

Riese April 12, 2013 4 Comments
The Scene

Brittani Does Dinah Shore, Girlfriend and Dignity Still Intact

Brittani did Dinah again and was much more successful in her own never humble opinion.

Brittani April 12, 2013 12 Comments
TV Reviews

Why I Think Glee’s “Shooting Star” Missed The Mark On Gun Violence

“It’s not just ableist, it’s lazy writing.”

Lizz April 12, 2013 67 Comments
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Happy Grilled Cheese Day!

It’s National Grilled Cheese Day and this is how we’ll celebrate.

Gabriella April 12, 2013 41 Comments
Recipes

You Can Take It With You: Quiche Cupcakes

Don’t worry, there’s not a drop of mushroom ganache to be found in here. These babies are only cupcakes in the sense that you’re going to cook them in cupcake pans.

Laura April 12, 2013 19 Comments
Coming Out First Person Gender

How Finding My Korean Mother Gave Me the Courage to Transition

“I am an adoptee,” I explained through my tears. “I need to find my parents. I have waited all my life for this moment. I’m supposed to leave tomorrow, but I can’t go without knowing my family is fine. Please help me!”

Andy Marra April 12, 2013 88 Comments
Pets & Animals Politics + Activism

What Ag-Gag Bills Are and Why They Want To Outlaw The Truth About Animal Abuse

Old McDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O! And on this farm he had a *CENSORED*

Cara April 12, 2013 22 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Double Feature Edition Bomb Girls 208 and 209: Burlesque, Babes, Other B-Words

It’s a double feature of 1940s lesbianism, burlesque dancers, and Rosie in funny hats that are not allowed in munitions factories.

Kate April 11, 2013 40 Comments
Gender

Meet 51 Kickass Women From The 2013 Trans 100

The 2013 Trans 100 is a BIG DEAL and we wanted to give you a closer look at the amazing trans* women featured on the list, thus this epic compilation of inspirational people relevant to your interests.

Riese April 11, 2013 53 Comments
The Scene

You Should Go: Aqua Girl Is Coming Up!

A very serious charity event for only the most distinguished of babes.

Carmen April 11, 2013 2 Comments
Geekery

Supergirls Like Us: Batgirl’s Alysia Yeoh Is Trans

“It’s important not just to have characters that challenge ideas about gender and sex, but to also have them in realistic settings.”

Mey April 11, 2013 24 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: London, Baby!

London can be brutal when the rent is due, but also incredibly exciting, creative, glittery and beautiful any day of the week.

Sarah Magdalena April 11, 2013 74 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Easy Abby, Dyke Central, and In the Deep Want Your Attention

Take a break from the viral videos and check out these web series that were made with your queer self in mind.

Brittani April 11, 2013 8 Comments
First Person

A Prairie Homo Companion: Prairie Homo Brain Freeze

Sometimes a prairie homo has nothing to write, so she writes about it.

Malaika April 11, 2013 7 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Tiny Lacy Ruffled Socks

Your ankles need attention. Ruffly, lacy attention.

Gabrielle Korn April 11, 2013 12 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Heather Morris is Pregnant and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Don’t fire me for being fabulous.

Carmen April 10, 2013 13 Comments
Book Lists

23 Vintage Young Adult Novel Covers With Major Lesbian Subtext

Nobody was surprised to hear that Mallory hates boys (and gym).

Riese April 10, 2013 59 Comments
Politics + Activism

France Wins A Thing: Gay Marriage for All for Real!

France gets gay married! And French Autostraddlers were there through it all!

Kristen April 10, 2013 31 Comments
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