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First Person

Texas Is Not the Only State: Confessions of a Lesbian Exile in New York

“I kept MapQuest directions to Albuquerque in the glove compartment of my car, just in case I needed to run away. When I graduated, I moved to upstate New York for college.”

Lemon November 16, 2011 86 Comments
Culture

10 More Lesbian and Queer Tumblrs to Follow

Tumble with us through the tumbleweeds of lesbian tumblerhoodism!

the team November 16, 2011 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

NYPD Raids Zuccotti Park, Evicting Occupy Wall Street Encampment and Enraging Many

What happened in Zuccotti Park.

Jamie J. Hagen November 16, 2011 10 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Vegan Olive Oil Challah

Challah for vegans!

Rachel November 16, 2011 17 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“2 Broke Girls” Learn to Circulate

Can you really make $500 making 100 cupcakes? They did on “2 Broke Girls.” Then they spent it all because there wouldn’t be a show if they had money.

Brittani November 16, 2011 9 Comments
TV Reviews

New Mini Series: Good People in Love

It’s a new internet show. With lesbians. GET EXCITED.

Sarah Croce November 15, 2011 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Anti-Gay Rhetoric By Any Other Name in Tennessee

No one will notice you’re homophobic if you talk about economics enough!

Rachel November 15, 2011 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

It Gets Worse: Radio Host Uses Penn State Sex Abuse to Discuss Gay Adoption

What does the Penn State sex abuse scandal have to do with gay adoptive families? Oh, that’s right, nothing.

Riese November 15, 2011 28 Comments
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Allison Weiss Wants To Do It Again, Needs Your Help, Is Adorable

Intern Grace’s Team Pick: When Allison Weiss wants to make a new album, by god, you help her make it!

Intern Grace November 15, 2011 10 Comments
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Yale Bans Week Celebrating Consensual Sex To Eradicate Sexual Assault

Yale pulls its name and resources from the infamous Sex Week at Yale for murky reasons.

Brittani November 15, 2011 12 Comments
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Viral Bear

Riese’s Team Pick: This picture Laneia made of a bear

Riese November 15, 2011 44 Comments
Queer Fashion

You Need Help: Being the Visible Femme

You like pretty dresses but everyone always thinks you’re straight. Featuring: My Favorite Boots.

Lizz November 14, 2011 172 Comments
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19 Things About Living Alone

Because hell is other people.

taylor November 14, 2011 120 Comments
TV Reviews

You Can Watch “Circus” on Netflix Right Now and Probably Should

Look there’s a teevee show about the circus!

Rachel November 14, 2011 6 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Behind-the-Scenes VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Presents “Being a Professional”

1.5 nonstop minutes of long walks on the beach, Haviland’s Sarah Croce impression, Alex on drums and so much more!

Riese November 13, 2011 12 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Following Its Gay Heart to the Altar and the Internet

Since it’s Sunday Funday I get to warm your heart with stories of gays defying expectations, following their dreams, and getting a little love. Also a zebra.

Carmen November 13, 2011 19 Comments
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, A Boundless Fantasy World to Devour You Whole

“Skyrim is an example of a game that pushes the bounds of gaming as we know it, peeling back the surface layer to reveal just what video games can do as a medium for something more.”

taylor November 12, 2011 50 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Televisionary: It’s Awkward to Do Model UN, Be Scared of Birds, and Move

This week on TV, everyone is doing things that make them both excited and uncomfortable. Check out our recaps of Parks and Recreation, Community and Big Bang Theory.

Brittani November 12, 2011 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

100,000 Signatures to Shut Down Ex-Gay “Torture Clinics” in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian government has shut down about 30 abusive ex-gay clinics, but over 200 remain.

Rachel November 11, 2011 13 Comments
Music

OPEN THREAD: Jessica Lowndes Wishes She Was Gay in New Music Video

Really the only selling point here is burlesque.

Laneia November 11, 2011 68 Comments
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