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Politics + Activism

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?

Rachel December 22, 2011 21 Comments
Lesbian Sex

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!!

Riese December 22, 2011 34 Comments
Book Lists

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.

Crystal December 22, 2011 72 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

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.

Lizz December 22, 2011 41 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

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.

Rachel December 22, 2011 5 Comments
Society + Culture

Yes: This Lesbian Navy Homecoming Kiss Is Just The Greatest Thing

Everyone should have a lesbian homecoming kiss this sweet.

Whitney Pow December 21, 2011 56 Comments
TV News & Trailers

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.

Riese December 21, 2011 39 Comments
Friendship

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!

Laneia December 21, 2011 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

Mississippi Mayor Greg Davis Is In Big Trouble And Also Gay, Surprise!

Mayor Greg Davis of Southaven is gay, and also stole $170,000.

Rachel December 21, 2011 18 Comments
Coming Out Community

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?

Riese December 21, 2011 69 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Ryan Yates December 21, 2011 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Carmen December 21, 2011 14 Comments
Geekery

Batwoman #4: Smart, Feminist and Very Very Lesbosexy

Batwoman #4 passes the Bechdel test! And it includes a ton of tastefully done lesbian sex! What is happening to mainstream comics, you guys?

Whitney Pow December 21, 2011 48 Comments
TV Reviews

“Work It!” Is Hardly Working

“Work It” doesn’t work for me, down with trans misogyny!

Riese December 20, 2011 75 Comments
Holigays

Eight Last Minute Menorahs for Eight Crazy Nights of Chanukah Crafting

I’m no Martha Stewart, but I make a mean menorah.

Lizz December 20, 2011 15 Comments
Music

LISTEN: Adam Lambert’s New Single “Better Than I Know Myself” Premieres

Wake up, Glamberts! Adam’s new single is ready for your earlobes!

Jess December 20, 2011 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

United Nations Issues First Report On LGBT Human Rights, Says We Should Probably Have Some

“All people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons, are entitled to enjoy the protections provided for by international human rights law.”

Jamie J. Hagen December 20, 2011 14 Comments
Health

Surviving Winter: The Kit

One girl’s mission to overcome the tyranny of winter.

Laura December 20, 2011 40 Comments
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Playlist: Happy Holigays

105 hours of holiday music.

the team December 20, 2011 39 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Your Mom Edition

Our moms made food for you! Cookies, brownies, a casserole, a cheese thing, beef brisket and latkes with applesauce! Don’t forget to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’

the team December 20, 2011 63 Comments
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