Straddler On The Street: Dhati
This post includes an adorable photo of Dhati as a small child, along with some words of wisdom about coming out, not coming out, and crushing on Korean pop stars.
Femen vs. Muslimah Pride: Fighting for the Voices (and Bodies) of Muslim Women
“Unpacking this issue relies on understanding one thing: Muslims are not monolithic. Muslims in the West (Europe, Canada, America) face a different set of challenges than those in the Middle East. And hence, they’re going to react differently to those circumstances. You know, just like everyone else.”
Album Review: Allison Weiss “Say What You Mean”
“Say What You Mean” is full of some of the catchiest, saddest and most upbeat, vulnerable breakup songs you’ll ever dance around your living room to.
Ode to My Pantry: Eggs Benny
Heat up your poachin’ pan and get your Hollandaise arm ready!
VIDEO: The First “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Teaser-Trailer Is Here (!!!!!!)
“Katniss Everdeen is a symbol. We don’t have to destroy her, just her image.”
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Playing Spin The Bottle
This week on NSFW Sunday: relationship negotiation,fingernails, bi invisibility and more.
It’s Sunday Funday and We’re Walking on Rainbows
I live at the corner of Harvey Milk Street and Rainbow Crossing.
Queer Your Maps: Google Map Maker Launches In the UK, Maps Bletchley Park
I like the idea of user-generated cartography because it’s giving us, the people on the ground, a greater hand in the accurate representation of our environment.
We Win Another Thing: Uruguay Legalizes Gay Marriage
Yesterday, Uruguay became the latest country to eliminate laws against same-sex marriages, with 71 of the 92 members of its Chamber of Deputies supporting it.
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!
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.
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!
Brittani Does Dinah Shore, Girlfriend and Dignity Still Intact
Brittani did Dinah again and was much more successful in her own never humble opinion.
Why I Think Glee’s “Shooting Star” Missed The Mark On Gun Violence
“It’s not just ableist, it’s lazy writing.”
Happy Grilled Cheese Day!
It’s National Grilled Cheese Day and this is how we’ll celebrate.
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.
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!”
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*
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.
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.