In Which His Death Helped Me Finally Get To Know Gore Vidal
The literary badass and sexual liberation babe passed away last week at 88, and that was how I discovered him.
We Like Your Shirt, Would Like It Better With Collar Tips
Where have collar tips been all my life?
Olympic Women’s Soccer Open Thread: Gold Medal Match
Get ready to have #soccerfeelings x 392375 because of course it came down to USA and Japan.
Where the Shampoo Ends: Tame Your Mane with Pantry Supplies
It’s been six latherless months, but I still smell great.
Famous Autostraddlers Will Host Queer Ladies Speed-Dating at Strand
The rumors are true: Gabby and Carly are hosting Queer Ladies Speed-Dating at the Strand in New York next week!
I’m Just Here for the Food: Figuring Out What’s Okay to Eat for the Gays
I’m just here for the food, but apparently everyone else is here for the fight.
Top Five Famous Queer Lady Writers and their Dogs
“Girlfriends will love you and leave you, but your four-legged friend’s desire to wake you each morning with an enthusiastic lick will never waver.”
Threats at Michigan Gay Day Highlight Why the Mitten Isn’t Cuddly for Queers
The state of Michigan isn’t having a banner year as far as treating its gay citizens equally goes.
Also.Also.Also: Madonna’s Very Own Pussy Riot and Other Stories We Missed This Week
Let’s talk about our feelings.
Queer Girl City Guide: Philadelphia, PA
The City of Brotherly Love’s got plenty to do for ladies of all stripes.
DIY: Some Super Gay Envelopes
How to queer air mail and make your pen pal happy.
Get Baked: Peanut Butter and Banana Ravioli
Think pot-sticker meets banana pancake dessert goodness.
The GOP Just Isn’t Ready For Out Gay Latino Politicians
“The fact that an openly gay candidate can win by such a large margin speaks to the notion that… voters vote based on the character of the person and their values, not their sexual orientation.”
Playlist: Oh My Gosh Make Out With Me
Here is a mix that says “Hey! This super sexy music compels you to put your face on my face already!”
Dr. Ben Barres Knows That Misogyny in the Sciences Is Real
The problem is that not everyone knows women aren’t biologically limited to washing dishes. Dr. Ben Barres studies brains, is trans, and shares his unique perspective on this un-news.
New Study Suggests Buying Lots Of Makeup Won’t Make You Happier, Easier or Breezier
Also, maybe it’s the act of striving to achieve an impossible aesthetic that makes us miserable. Neat!
How The South Made Me A Queer Feminist
In the rural South, the word “tomboy” is basically a euphemism for “She’s genderqueer, and she may or may not grow out of it. Hell if we know.”
Holly Miranda And Raimy Rosenduft’s ‘Podcast Times’ Is A Thing You Might Like
Holly Miranda and Raimy Rosenduft stream rad music for you.
Sh*t People Say About Natural Hair, Mine and Others’
We need to talk about how we need to stop talking about Gabby Douglas’s hair, and also mine.
“Glee” Releases The Santana Coming Out Scene You Never Saw
Ryan Murphy releases a cut scene from “Glee” — apparently, Santana came out to the entire cheerleading team while we were watching Finn lumber around with his pie-hole wide open!