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Frank Ocean, studs and Big Tobacco all sit down to watch JLo’s new lesbian show on TV. What happens next?
Almost Famous: The Hangover Brigade
“It’s folk-rock that’s less on the jingly-jangly side and more on the growling, sexual tension side.”
Why “Girls Love Dolls, Boys Love Cars” Arguments Are (Even) More Harmful Than You Think
“Venker’s argument would make more sense if we lived in a world where men and women weren’t socialized differently — a place where little boys and little girls were treated the same.”
Get Baked: One Fish Two Fish
“Don’t be afraid of working with fish—it’s a bit delicate, but it’s forgiving.”
veer nyc: Actual Androgynous Clothing For Women
Meet Allie Leepson and Jenny McClary, the founders behind veer nyc, a start-up fashion retail company that promises “androgyny curated for women, by women.”
Queering the F*ck Out of Musical Theater: The Personal Is Political Is Art
“Theatre taught me that it was fine to be different; I wish it had shown me it was fine to be a queer woman, as well.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Call For Submissions: Trans*Scribe
We’re looking for writing from queer-identified trans* women!
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.
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.
Make A Thing: So Many Handmade Valentines!
Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards to replace anything you were thinking of buying from a grocery store.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!