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Playlists

Playlist: I’m the Sh*t Pt. II

You are awesome, and deserve better than this awful day.

Rachel April 19, 2012 19 Comments
Comedy

“Funny Or Die” Ladies Mock Anti-Choice Rick Santorum’s Aborted Campaign

“If you weren’t mature enough to carry your candidacy to term, you shouldn’t have engaged in the risky behavior that began it.”

Riese April 19, 2012 20 Comments
Community

Unicorn Plan-It Needs You, Like Really Really Needs You

The unicorns need you to do something for them.

Rachel April 19, 2012 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

DADT Is Repealed, But Lesbians Still Can’t Be Cub Scout Den Leaders

It’s no accident that the Boy Scout Oath calls for young scouts to be “morally straight.”

Rachel April 18, 2012 10 Comments
Music

Top Five Live Feist Videos You Need To See

I said five videos, but I really meant six.

Emily April 18, 2012 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Barack Obama Swag: 14 Fascinating and Strange Obama-Inspired Products

I bet you had no idea that you needed a Beerack Obama Ornament or a hot-pink Michelle Obama tote-bag or “Hope on a Rope,” didja?

Riese April 18, 2012 25 Comments
Queer Fashion

One Million Moms Take On Urban Outfitters, Urban Outfitters Probably Wins

One million moms, protecting us from chaste girl-on-girl kisses because someone has to.

Laura April 18, 2012 43 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Newtown Girls Episode Six: Balls!

The one where Scarlet tries to lure women via sports. With mixed results.

Crystal April 18, 2012 9 Comments
Parenting & Family

Every Badass Woman Was Once A Mighty Girl

Gabby’s Team Pick: I might just spend the afternoon brushing up on my female empowerment media through AMightyGirl.com because then it’s not slacking right? Then it’s Feminism.

gabby April 18, 2012 42 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama’s Not Signing LGBT Workplace Protection Exec Order For Vague, Unconvincing Reasons

Obama decided not to sign a piece of paper that would give LGBT employees of federal contractors the right to not be fired because of their sexual orientation.

Rachel April 17, 2012 44 Comments
First Person Issues

On Camp: Confessions Of A Very Unhappy Camper

Activities include eating mystery meat, re-enacting the holocaust, performing 15-minute Shakespeare adaptations on a cart, writing in my diary, and crying. Mostly crying.

Riese April 17, 2012 58 Comments
Music

This Is Not A Scathing Review of “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”

Nicki Minaj promised she would be a game-changing artist, and this album is one step in her desired direction. Spoiler alert: this review uses the term “baddest bitch” a lot.

Carmen April 17, 2012 12 Comments
Queer Fashion

You Need Help: Looking Alternative To Help Your Career

There are a lot of ways to stand out. Maybe you want to look sort of like a pin-up or sort of mod. Maybe you want to look sort of goth or kind of punk. Maybe it’s time to up the ante on your hipster appeal. Maybe you want to look really really really gay.

Lizz April 17, 2012 27 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Soba Noodle Salad

You can make friends with salad.

Ryan Yates April 17, 2012 12 Comments
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What Does It Mean To Be Young And Queer? TESTIMONY Asked, You Should Answer

My promise to myself this week is that I am going to testify.

Carmen April 17, 2012 11 Comments
Music

Music Fix: Tupac, Missy Higgins, Butterfly Boucher & Uh Huh Her

Let’s talk about that Tupac hologram.

Crystal April 16, 2012 19 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Lemony Edamame Pasta

You know how painful it is watching and waiting for your food to cook when you’re really hungry? The best thing about this meal is that you use up all 10 minutes it takes to boil the pasta getting other things ready.

Laura April 16, 2012 12 Comments
Gender

MSNBC Talks To And About Trans People For An Hour, Doesn’t F*ck It Up

MSNBC’s 20-minute segment on “Trans in America” is so good I can’t believe it actually happened. Guests include Kate Bornstein, Mara Keisling and Mel Wymore.

Riese April 16, 2012 51 Comments
Issues Travel

On Camp: Not Burning Your Skin, A Kit and Lifestyle Guide

The last thing I want when facing 200 other lesbians in the sun-filled woods is to look like I was cooked to rare and then set free at the Jersey Shore.

Carmen April 16, 2012 51 Comments
Food and Drink

Roundtable: Let’s Talk About Cereal For Serious

In which the Team does some serious soul-searching and shares with you our deepest feelings about various cereals.

the team April 16, 2012 152 Comments
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