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Camp

29 Things We No Longer Understand In A Post-Camp World

14. That sometimes the cute lesbian who looks like a 12 year old boy is, in fact, a 12 year old boy

the team September 18, 2012 133 Comments
Society + Culture

A Little Glimpse at a Lesbian Church

Carmen’s Team Pick: A church founded in 2011 by lesbians is fact, not fiction. We’ve got photos to prove it.

Carmen September 18, 2012 49 Comments
Politics + Activism

Secret Mitt Romney Video Leaks, Is A Cluster F*ck

If you don’t have anything nice to say, maybe don’t run for President?

Gabrielle Korn September 18, 2012 40 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee 401 Recap: The New Rachel and Mercedes and Puck and Quinn

In which new characters are introduced, Santana has to be photoshopped in and Kate Hudson wears nothing but lingerie for 44 minutes.

Lizz September 18, 2012 54 Comments
Queer Fashion

More Generational Than Gender: When Roots Dictate Style

“She wore jeans and flannel button-downs. Sleeves could be rolled up; pantlegs could be cuffed. They allowed her to move while scrubbing office floors on all fours.”

fonseca September 18, 2012 68 Comments
Theater

How About a Little LGBT History With Your Theater

While catering to society’s inexplicable desire to watch European-American men smoke cigars and sip gin, returning play “The Tempermentals” schools audiences in 1950s LGBT history.

fonseca September 17, 2012 7 Comments
Movie News & Trailers

Prize Pack Giveaway: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

We’ve got two prize packs to give away! But first we want to talk about our feelings. It’s the theme of the day.

Hansen September 17, 2012 90 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: Let’s All Do Handstands!

Because handstands are a way to queer regular standing. Also, here’s a video of a girl in her underwear doing some handstands. Let’s all do handstands and listen to music!

A.E. Osworth September 17, 2012 16 Comments
Camp

OPEN THREAD: Let’s Talk About How Really Really Awesome A-Camp Was

Remember A-Camp? I do, like it was yesterday! Let’s talk about it.

Riese September 17, 2012 492 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Is At Camp: 50 (More) Girls Outside

Here are some more pretty people in the outdoors.

Ryan Yates September 16, 2012 15 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Launching Campaigns and Making Videos

On this very special Sunday Funday, DC gets aware, Charlottesville gets proud, Brandi Carlile gets married, and the Midwest gets gay. Also, we made you a video — you’re welcome.

Vanessa September 16, 2012 20 Comments
Community

Just Take It Bird By Bird: On Personal Writing

Writing about your own experiences, whether it’s through memoir or essay or slam poetry or leaving post-its about the sandwiches your mom used to make for your lunch on lampposts, can be empowering and life-changing, even without anyone else reading it.

Rachel September 15, 2012 35 Comments
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DIY Beauty Bar: Bottle Cap Clamshell

Eat your heart out, Etsy.

Laura September 15, 2012 10 Comments
Book Features

California: Selected Poems of a Dream

In case you’re just dreaming.

Carmen September 15, 2012 11 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Vegan A-Camp Roundup!

Break out a pumpkin beer(s) and cook up some of our fall favorites!

Jamie J. Hagen September 15, 2012 31 Comments
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Queer Girl City Guide: Baltimore, MD

If all you know about Baltimore is from The Wire, here’s a lesson in why they call this place Charm City.

Rose September 14, 2012 61 Comments
Food and Drink

She’s Crafty (And Drinks Tea)

If you’re already sitting calmly on your sofa thinking soothing thoughts with a cup of tea, you could be also be crafting!

Rachel September 14, 2012 25 Comments
Community

Formspring Friday Camp Edition

This week people need advice on going back to school after a decade, dealing with a breakup when no one knows you’re homosexy, and what it means when she likes you too much.

the team September 14, 2012 39 Comments
Camp

Open Thread: We’re Not At Camp

Surprise! I think we should talk about our feelings. Also I have a real surprise for you. What could it be?!

Vanessa September 14, 2012 157 Comments
Coming Out First Person

Coming Out: Yet Another Roundtable

“Coming out never ends, and for some of you it hasn’t even begun.”

Carmen September 14, 2012 146 Comments
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