Dudes, Bettys, Ladies, And Men: The Gender Categories Of Online Retail
Gender binaries thrive online. What else can we expect from a space that is essentially nothing but ones and zeros?
It’s Time For Hey! Did You See That Comment? Friday
This week we have songs, books, food, and laughs to help you survive the holidays.
Things I Read That I Love #6
Topics include pill culture, tough-love teen homes, Lorrie Moore, marketing, plane crashes and Justin Bieber!
Gays Apologize For Destroying Minnesota GOP Senate Majority Leader’s Marriage
“On behalf of all gays and lesbians living in Minnesota, I would like to wholeheartedly apologize for our community’s successful efforts to threaten your traditional marriage.”
Make A DIY Infographic Of What Makes You Awesome With Vizualize Me
Carmen’s Team Pick: Look how impressive the internet makes you!
Sugar and Spice, Bullying’s Not Nice: Teaching Gender Variance in the Classroom
“Later in the year, I opened my inbox one morning and read: “Andrew says he wants a Baby Alive doll and he doesn’t care if it’s for girls. Thank you, Ms. Melissa!”
Gaming OPEN THREAD: What Are You Playing Over the Holidaze?
What secondary pixelated world will you be occupying to avoid your respective untold holiday horrors this year?
New My Drunk Kitchen Ep: Hannah Hart’s Gingerbread Shanty Edition
My Drunk Kitchen’s Hannah Hart is full of the holiday spirit(s)!
Rick Perry Finds Hating On Gays Doesn’t Work As Only Campaign Strategy
Rick Perry can’t stop talking about how much he hates the gays, and Newt Gingrich can. How’s that working out for them?
How Many Girls Want Girl-on-Girl Action?: A Sophisticated Statistical Analysis
Remember that time we told you 60% of heterosexual women were attracted to other women? Yeah that’s not true and it’s one of many numbers/statistics we’ll be discussing today!!
Another Top 10 Lesbian Romance Novels (Currently On My Kindle)
Romance novels: they’re not just for straight people anymore. In this episode we have hot cops/FBI agents, congresswomen passing more than bills, and lots of folks playing doctor.
The Advocate’s Top 20 Most Googled Gays Analyzed
The Advocate went all science/pop-culture on Google trend’s ass. I did some follow-up graphing using Rachel Maddow’s face.
Sing A Song Of Cats: Sarah Donner Answers Cat Questions In Song
The world is a cold, cruel place. Just let this lady sing to you about cats for a minute.
Yes: This Lesbian Navy Homecoming Kiss Is Just The Greatest Thing
Everyone should have a lesbian homecoming kiss this sweet.
VIDEO: Santana Sings “Santa Baby” to Seven Salesmen and One Finn
Naya Rivera’s “Santa Baby” scene was cut from last week’s Glee episode to make room for 45 minutes of crazy.
You Need Help: Your Friend’s a Tool But Your Other Friend’s Ex Isn’t, Also: Jealousy
Your straight friend is predictable, jealousy is a bitch and there’s this girl you’re seeing who used to be seeing this other girl who happens to be a friend of yours. Let’s process!
Mississippi Mayor Greg Davis Is In Big Trouble And Also Gay, Surprise!
Mayor Greg Davis of Southaven is gay, and also stole $170,000.
You Need to Help These Ten People Come Out
Girls are always asking me for advice on various coming out situations, and I don’t always know how to answer them. Perhaps you, dear reader, would like to take a swing at it?
Occupy Atlanta Saves Lesbian Vet’s Home, Accomplishes Tangible Change
Occupy Atlanta successfully helped a lesbian couple, one of whom is an Iraq War veteran, keep their home.
Republican Candidates Still Love to Hate The Gays, Have Nothing Else To Talk About
Look, we all were hoping this wasn’t true but it is: the Republican candidates for president are completely and totally obsessed with us, and it’s super awkward. They just won’t let the gay thing go. Ever. Seriously.