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Rachel Maddow Is As Dreamy As You’d Expect In Her Interview With Slate

Rachel Maddow is the shining star in the room for an interview with Slate. Have I mentioned I love Rachel Maddow?

Lizz December 24, 2011 11 Comments
Gender

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?

Jezebel December 23, 2011 23 Comments
Community

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.

Laura December 23, 2011 10 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #6

Topics include pill culture, tough-love teen homes, Lorrie Moore, marketing, plane crashes and Justin Bieber!

Riese December 23, 2011 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.”

Jamie J. Hagen December 23, 2011 17 Comments
Geekery

Make A DIY Infographic Of What Makes You Awesome With Vizualize Me

Carmen’s Team Pick: Look how impressive the internet makes you!

Carmen December 23, 2011 5 Comments
Gender

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!”

Brittani December 23, 2011 14 Comments
Geekery

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?

taylor December 23, 2011 97 Comments
Comedy

New My Drunk Kitchen Ep: Hannah Hart’s Gingerbread Shanty Edition

My Drunk Kitchen’s Hannah Hart is full of the holiday spirit(s)!

taylor December 23, 2011 10 Comments
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
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
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