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Travel

28 Things About Portland That Seem True

I have lived in Portland for one month. Here are 28 of my 100% accurate observations to date, translated with some fidelity from the bar napkin I scrawled them on.

taylor October 21, 2011 81 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Tattooed Hipster Doll Finally Proves Barbie Shouldn’t be a Role Model

Parents are upset over the new tattooed and pink-haired TokiDoki Barbie because it might send the wrong idea: that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

Brittani October 21, 2011 35 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Televisionary Week 5: Happy Endings and Modern Family

Televisionary Week 5: Watch TV, not baseball.

Brittani October 21, 2011 2 Comments
Love + Sex

60 Percent of Hetero Women Are Attracted to Other Women, Duh

Yup it’s true, straight girls wanna make out with you.

Riese October 20, 2011 143 Comments
Health

Majority of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana, Are Really Stressed Out

For the first time ever, a majority of Americans support legalizing pot. What are you, ON DOPE?!!

Riese October 20, 2011 29 Comments
Queer Fashion

Urban Outfitters Renames “Navajo” Products, Doesn’t Admit They Were Bad Idea

Urban Outfitters has renamed all its “Navajo” products following ongoing criticism for cultural appropriation and a trademark violations. Finally.

Ryan Yates October 20, 2011 35 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gays Flock to NY Conservative Party to Save Senator Mark Grisanti

“If you can’t beat them, join them. And once you’re in, take them over and throw them out.”

Rachel October 20, 2011 6 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Roasted Pears

The single best-smelling pear dish you will ever make.

Ryan Yates October 20, 2011 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Michigan Campaign Hopes to End Gay Job Discrimination, Is Funny

“We want to warn Michiganders that coming out may cost them their jobs.”

Carmen October 20, 2011 26 Comments
Halloween

You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: Glee and Brittana, Part One

Halloween’s getting closer by the day! No worries, I’ve got you covered with a Glee costumes. Cheerios, football players and your favorite coach. Let’s Gleek out costume style!

Lizz October 20, 2011 18 Comments
Food Lists

10 Things That Taste Good With Peanut Butter

Peanut butter will outlast the heat death of the universe!

Riese October 20, 2011 207 Comments
Society + Culture

Also. Also. Also: Gay Allies Get a Week, Thirteen Gets a Girlfriend, Etc.

Is same-sex education bad for students? Did you know about Ally Week and/or International Fisting Day? How does Lemony Snicket feel about OWS?

Intern Grace October 19, 2011 39 Comments
Visual Art

“A Day in Gay America” Features Lesbians on Motorcycles, Adam Lambert

FYI, a day in Gay America involves pumping gas, eating dinner, and other super-gay things.

Jess October 19, 2011 5 Comments
Society + Culture

Gay Farmers Exist, Possibly Grow Your Organic Local Tuscan Kale

“I don’t make my work about me or being gay… But I feel like urban farmers are queering the food system. Just by bringing fresh food to this neighborhood we’re mixing it up.”

Rachel October 19, 2011 17 Comments
Queer Fashion

High Heels Are In For Men, Maybe

The New York Times says high heeled shoes are in style for men. Or maybe just rich men. Or maybe just gay men. Or maybe just men from LA. It’s unclear.

Lizz October 19, 2011 52 Comments
Society + Culture

Nerve.com’s “Five Stories” Does “Same-Sex Experimentation”

“After they leave, she’s quiet. She plays me Ani DiFranco songs on her guitar.”

Riese October 19, 2011 13 Comments
Politics + Activism

Ugandan Lesbian Kasha Nabagesera Honored with Top Human Rights Award

In Nabagesera’s words, “the struggle for human rights is one struggle and no human rights defender should be left to do this work alone. Courage is our virtue, and freedom is our goal.”

Jamie J. Hagen October 19, 2011 9 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: We’re Finally Dating, Everything is Wonderful

Welcome to a beautiful time to be alive.

Carmen October 18, 2011 28 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“2 Broke Girls” Pimp Out a Lesbian Horse

“2 Broke Girls” continues to push the limit of how many hipster jokes you can make in one episode.

Brittani October 18, 2011 15 Comments
Society + Culture

Also. Also. Also: All The Gay Teachers, Marines, Anchors, Cheerleaders, Grad Students, Vandals, Etc.

What’s it like to be a gay teacher these days? Also: vandals on both sides of the cause, a lesbian couple arrested after being denied marriage license, ira glass, amy poehler, a song about pizza, homophobic teachers and so much more!

Riese October 18, 2011 17 Comments
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