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Politics + Activism

“Gay Propaganda” Law Passes in St. Petersburg, Is Completely Terrible

“No legal experts seem able to explain how this law would be applied in practice… The language of the law is so vague that it could apply to any kind of public discourse, any discussion of gay issues, in almost any venue.”

Rachel March 14, 2012 13 Comments
Society + Culture

“All the Cool Girls are Lesbians” Shirt Banned by Uncool Non-Lesbians

It’s always nice when rules are so vulnerable to personal bias that almost anything can be subject to censorship!

Brittani March 13, 2012 46 Comments
Politics + Activism

Bradlee Dean’s Anti-Gay Metal Band Rocks Iowa School to Everyone’s Horror and Dismay

“In the aftermath of the apparently horrific “performance,” the school is now scrambling to not only recover the money paid to the Junkyard Prophets but provide counseling to the students who attended it.”

Rachel March 13, 2012 24 Comments
Issues The Scene Travel

Here/Queer: Sydney Mardi Gras Is On Your To-Do List

Highlights from Sydney Mardi Gras and Crystal takes you to Australia’s largest girl party, GiRLTHING!

Crystal March 13, 2012 21 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Eileen Myles Still Has It: The Autostraddle Review of “Snowflake / different streets”

“Suddenly it all became very clear to me what made the two books different, what brought them together, and what let them stand alone. And suddenly I was crying.”

Carmen March 13, 2012 11 Comments
Queer Fashion

dapperQ’s He Said/We Said Is Ready For New Threads

“If you feel it, Rock it.”

dapperq March 13, 2012 11 Comments
Health

Get Fit: Staying Motivated So You Just Don’t Stop

You started a new fitness routine, but how will you keep yourself from bailing out? I have a few ideas!

Sarah Croce March 13, 2012 91 Comments
Politics + Activism

Priest Who Ruined Lesbian’s Mother’s Funeral Placed On “Administrative Leave”

The priest who denied Barbara Johnson communion at her mother’s funeral and walked out during her eulogy is suspended — but higher-ups claim it’s got nothing to do with that whole lez thing.

Riese March 12, 2012 28 Comments
TV Reviews

New Lesbian Webseries “Newtown Girls” Premieres And I Liked It

Features cute Australian girls with cute Australian accents.

Crystal March 12, 2012 31 Comments
Camp Health

Listling Without Commentary: Shit You Weirdos Are Allergic To

“Fire ants, maybe.”

Riese March 12, 2012 138 Comments
Society + Culture

Young Women Leading the Way in Linguistic Change

Insert obligatory cunning linguist joke here.

Laura March 12, 2012 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

People Besides Homeless Gay Teens Maybe Starting to Notice Gay Teen Homelessness

“If people really come to care about homeless gay teens, it means that they’re willing to care about more than gay marriage or cute pictures of weddings at city hall.”

Rachel March 12, 2012 22 Comments
Society + Culture

The Power of Introverts!

Riese’s Team Pick: An introvert on a stage breaks it all down for you.

Riese March 12, 2012 97 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Miso Lentil Soup

“So my question is, what kind of idiots are making lentil soup any other way?”

Lizz March 12, 2012 20 Comments
Issues Travel

One Girl, One Unicorn: A Truly Epic Guide to Washington DC

Washington DC through the eyes of a hyper-social resident and her pet unicorn.

Keena March 11, 2012 67 Comments
Lesbian Sex

Public Sex is My Radical Sex

Lesbian sex in bathrooms brought to you by heterosexism.

Isabelle Nastasia March 11, 2012 274 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Knew One Million Moms Had Nothing On Our Girl Ellen

Also, this Opossum is snowboarding.

Carmen March 11, 2012 17 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday’s Porn Star Name is Lesliabosexy

This week on NSFW Sunday: orgasms, porn, and sexual expression.

Guest March 11, 2012 10 Comments
TV Feature

Listicle: Nineteen Reasons I’ve Been Given To Watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer

“GIRLS MAKING OUT. GIRLS MAKING OUT EVERYWHERE. ALSO VAMPIRES.”

Intern Grace March 10, 2012 134 Comments
Love + Sex

Formspring Friday Wanted A Pony

Should a girl get breast reduction? Should another girl date a butch even though she usually likes femmes? A meddling mother, a slutty reputation, emotionally vacant gfs and much more!

Laneia March 9, 2012 55 Comments
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