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ACLU and Lambda Legal Back Lawsuit for Gay Marriage in Illinois

Because civil unions aren’t marriage, no matter what the state tries to tell you.

Rachel May 30, 2012 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

Latina Queer Democrat Mary Gonzalez Voted into Texas House of Representatives

Mary Gonzalez is a Latina Lesbian and Texans voted for her.

gabby May 30, 2012 18 Comments
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My Little Pony: Lesbianism is Magic

The “brony” fandom is a lot more Sapphic than you’d think, at least as far as their fanfiction goes.

Rose May 30, 2012 199 Comments
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You Should Go: NYC Dyke March Benefit Concert This Saturday!

Jamie’s Team Pick: Allison Weiss will be there, ladies, AKA # 91 hottest queer in the land

Jamie J. Hagen May 30, 2012 3 Comments
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Playlist: Tony Award Musical Nominees 2012

Because it’s easier to whine about the winners when you know what you’re talking about.

Intern Grace May 30, 2012 16 Comments
TV Lists

15 Queers Cooking: Anne Burrell Joins Robust Legion of Lesbian Celebrity Chefs

The Food Network’s Anne Burrell kinda sorta “came out” last week. In her honor, we celebrate 15 other fine lesbian & bisexual chefbians who have graced the television with their presence.

Riese May 29, 2012 77 Comments
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Bonnaroo 2012: The Year Of Things I Haven’t Done Yet

“Even though part of me really does want to be topless in public, I still don’t think I can do this.”

Laneia May 29, 2012 45 Comments
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Rivers at Rehoboth Is Groundbreaking Ministry for Gays and Lesbians in Harlem

A church whose mantra is “Church Unusual.”

Rachel May 29, 2012 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

House Republicans Threaten to Defund Demographic Data, Because Ignorance Is Bliss

The long-form census might be on its way out thanks to a bill by a Representative who’s willing to accept ignorance in exchange for his privacy.

Laura May 29, 2012 16 Comments
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Congrats, New Grads! By the Way, You Don’t Know Anything

11. Don’t get confused, though: Unless you are actually poor, you are not actually poor.

Jezebel May 29, 2012 69 Comments
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Playlist: Bonnaroo Days And Nights

Bonnaroo days are totally different from Bonnaroo nights. Here are two playlists to carry you through both!

Morgan May 29, 2012 10 Comments
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Sunburn Cures For Your Sunburned Ass

I have a hot ass. A burning hot sunburned ass.

Lizz May 28, 2012 64 Comments
Politics + Activism

Big Companies Wanna Make Big Change For GLBT Youth, Ellen’s Mom Is Involved

Johnson & Johnson, Walgreens, and PFLAG are teaming up to help stop bullying against LGBT youth.

Carmen May 28, 2012 8 Comments
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DIY Beauty Bar: Make Your Own Lip Balm

As it turns out, you really can have a lifetime supply of chapstick.

Laura May 28, 2012 66 Comments
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Seven Things You Can Grill That Aren’t Hamburgers

Not that hamburgers aren’t great! Just, you know. Hamburgers are not the only fruit.

Rachel May 28, 2012 56 Comments
First Person Music

Carmen’s Concert Diary: Drake In DC

I have a lot of feelings about Drake. And now that I’ve seen him live, I have about a million more.

Carmen May 28, 2012 15 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Read A F*cking Book: Alison Bechdel’s “Are You My Mother?”

“Yeah, but don’t you think that… that if you write minutely and rigorously enough about your own life… you can, you know, transcend your particular self?”

Rachel May 28, 2012 20 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Lip Service Episode 206 Recap: A Final-Feeling Finale

Despite the abrupt departures of the two central characters, this season turned out to be pretty great. We need a season 3, please!

scribegrrrl May 27, 2012 48 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday is Skipping the News and Going Right for the Erotica

This week on NSFW Sunday: a little queer news and a lot of queer sex.

Guest May 27, 2012 30 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday’s Got A Huge Fan Club and a Cute Bikini

This week, we have the law on our side and another “Call Me Maybe” video to watch – not to mention an adorable twist at the end. It’s all right here.

Carmen May 27, 2012 29 Comments
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