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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
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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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Playlist: Hey There, Tiger

Roar!

Laneia December 19, 2011 45 Comments
Lesbian Sex

You Need Help: So She’s Never Had An Orgasm

In which we discuss sleeping with a girl who’s never had an orgasm before.

Rachel December 19, 2011 38 Comments
Food Lists

Top 10 Ways To Eat Melted Cheese

“I’ll stop the world and melt with you. You’ve seen the difference and it’s getting better all the time.”

Riese December 19, 2011 171 Comments
Book Features

Get A Conversation with Eileen Myles All To Yourself

I want to help you have a conversation with Eileen Myles. It starts on the Internet.

Carmen December 19, 2011 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Bradley Manning’s Lawyers Argue That Being Gay Under DADT Was A Factor in WikiLeaks Involvement

Bradley Manning is being tried for leaking files to WikiLeaks after 19 months of imprisonment, and the military is arguing that his being gay is “irrelevant.”

Rachel December 19, 2011 15 Comments
Visual Art

We Who Feel Differently: The Queer Database Documentary

Jamie’s Team Pick: Artist Carlos Motta sees his queer difference as an opportunity to create a utopic space. Brilliant!

Jamie J. Hagen December 19, 2011 3 Comments
Politics + Activism

Kim Jong-il is Dead

Kim Jong-il was 69 and “fatigued.” His “effeminate” middle son will not be the next leader, obviously.

Riese December 18, 2011 103 Comments
Movie Reviews TV Reviews

“Glee: The 3-D Concert Movie” Is Not Terrible

Why didn’t anyone tell me about the Mini Warbler?!! This is a movie review that’s actually about a 40 second video of a kid dancing in a blazer.

Riese December 18, 2011 13 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday is Both Hot and Empowered

“Reality doesn’t impress me. I only believe in intoxication, in ecstasy, and when ordinary life shackles me, I escape, one way or another. No more walls.”

Guest December 18, 2011 31 Comments
Society + Culture

Marriage Equality Is Home for the Holigays This Sunday Funday

Gay marriage is good for your health, Rihanna took her pants off, Sara Quin is in another photograph, and gay people are super impressive.

Carmen December 18, 2011 10 Comments
Food and Drink

Clementine Candles Light Up My Life

Laura’s Team Pick: You can make candles out of these tiny winter fruits!

Laura December 17, 2011 24 Comments
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