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TV News & Trailers

Post-Lip Service Ennui: BBC Looks To Improve LGB Representation

“The BBC may have axed Lip Service, and have run out of Sarah Waters books to dramatize, but they do seem to be making a commitment to representing LGB people and admitting that they could do better.”

Alice S February 12, 2013 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

Say Thank You To A Badass Internet Feminist Today

Happy #TellAFeministThankYou day! Who are you thanking? Who am I thanking? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.

Carmen February 12, 2013 11 Comments
Community The Scene

You Should Go: Hot Rabbit’s Fashion Week Queer Dance Party Extravaganza

Hot Rabbit and DapperQ aim to recognize the importance of queer voices in the fashion world. So come out, come out, wherever you are, you sexy fashionable Dapper queermos.

gabby February 12, 2013 4 Comments
Friendship

Idol Worship: Two Idols Are Better Than One, Especially When Those Two Idols Are Together

Valentine’s Day Edition! A collection of lady-loving-ladies I love loving a lady I also love in a somewhat official manner.

Carmen February 12, 2013 13 Comments
Straddleverse

Call For Submissions: Trans*Scribe

We’re looking for writing from queer-identified trans* women!

Riese February 12, 2013 44 Comments
News

Same-Sex Military Couples Will Now Receive (Some) Benefits

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has announced that the Pentagon will start providing some benefits to same-sex couples in the military. Bravo! Baby steps.

A.E. Osworth February 12, 2013 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

What Does The Pope’s Resignation Mean For Us?

With the opportunity for change on the horizon, we look at Pope Benedict XVI’s legacy and how we can benefit from learning about what we don’t believe.

Laura February 12, 2013 78 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Valentine's Day

Make A Thing: So Many Handmade Valentines!

Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards to replace anything you were thinking of buying from a grocery store.

Hansen February 12, 2013 8 Comments
First Person Gender

Ten Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My Transition

Ten lessons I wish I’d known when I started hormones in February 2011, and why I’m taking an indefinite break from the internet.

annika February 12, 2013 137 Comments
Holigays

Style Thief: Valentine’s Day Edition

We’re stripping down eight extra special queer style icons in this extra special Valentine’s Day edition of Style Thief.

Lizz February 11, 2013 17 Comments
Community

Straddler On The Street: Amanda K.B.

Amanda tells us all about roller derby, her favorite love songs and the importance of supporting our queer youth.

Vanessa February 11, 2013 23 Comments
Sports

The Sochi Olympics Are a Year Away But Russia’s Still Living in the Past

With the gay propaganda law set to pass, it doesn’t look like Russia’s going to be very inviting for queers going to the Olympic Games.

Kristen February 11, 2013 18 Comments
Queer Fashion

He Said/We Said Takes a Field Trip To the Art Gallery

Forget marble statues and artsy films. Our models are living, breathing masterpieces of style.

dapperq February 11, 2013 18 Comments
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Community

We Were There: Queer Ladies Speed Dating at Strand Bookstore, Valentine’s Day Edition

This is a gallery of cute girls speed dating in a bookstore and a motivational speech about community building because you deserve it. Happy early Valentine’s Day!

Vanessa February 11, 2013 18 Comments
Recipes

Ode to My Pantry: Pancakes

This week is loaded with holidays, but luckily pancakes are appropriate for all occasions.

Kristen February 11, 2013 29 Comments
Queer Fashion

How To Own It: A Tomboy/Femme’s Heart

In which I’m snowed in, and make a heart bolo tie from scratch. You should too!

Gabrielle Korn February 10, 2013 7 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Sleeps Nude

So much sex-related material, including porn milestones, having sex in a canoe, your first time, sexual quality improvement and erotica-writing.

Ryan Yates February 10, 2013 21 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Loves Its Two Gay Moms

This week, the WBC loses two of the clan and puppies go to New York Fashion Week. Also, Obama is awesome or something, and Madonna has an Instagram.

Carmen February 10, 2013 10 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee 413 Recap: Diva Cups!

This week was “DIVA” week, which means Santana Lopez was back in full force and none of the new kids really had any lines.

Riese February 9, 2013 42 Comments
Politics + Activism

Was This Michigan Teacher Fired For Promoting Gay Rights?

Brook Johnson, an openly gay teacher claims her suburban Lansing school fired her for a diversity club that promoted LGBT equality.

Rose February 9, 2013 9 Comments
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