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Food and Drink

Top 5 Things to Drink When You’re Broke That Aren’t Water

Are you thirsty? You should have a drink. An extremely cheap drink that will probably slowly kill you.

Brittani September 8, 2011 75 Comments
Society + Culture

Also. Also. Also.: Christian High School Banishes Lesbian and Other Stories

Stories related to Catholic School, health care, “The Game”, being out in Hollywood, culture clash on same-sex marriage, Billy Corgan, Tammy Baldwin, Secret Gay Pastors, Drugs and So Much More!

Riese September 8, 2011 24 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

If Beauty & The Beast Was Voiced By a West Hollywood Gay

Jess’s Team Pick: Hey grrrrrl, hey!

Jess September 8, 2011 26 Comments
Society + Culture

Gay, Lesbian and Trans Elders, Pioneers Find Themselves Back in the Closet

“You just know when they don’t want you there.”

Laura September 8, 2011 14 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Lady Gaga Goes Au Natural, Heather Morris Does “Bruised Barbie” Black Eye

Heather Morris is a “bruised barbie,” Lady Gaga goes make-up free for Harper’s Bazaar, Rosie opens up about the break-up from Kelli as she prepares new talk show, plus news on Laurel Holloman, AbFab and Real World San Diego.

Jess September 8, 2011 48 Comments
TV Reviews

I Watched Coronation Street’s Lesbian Storyline and I Liked It

While in The UK, I consumed three years of the Sophie and ultimately Sian storyline in three days and to be honest I sort of miss them now.

Riese September 8, 2011 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

Protect Marriage May Win The Legal Standing Battle, But Not The Gay Marriage War

They might get to keep “the precious power” of voter initiatives, but we might get marriage.

Rachel September 7, 2011 6 Comments
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The Jeans Issue: Queer Fashion Guide For Various Shapes, Sizes, Styles and Gender Expressions

Denim? I just met ’em.

the team September 7, 2011 177 Comments
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Medical Schools Not So Great At Teaching About Gay People

“The disappointing results of the survey of 150 programs found that on average med schools teach about five hours of LGBT related content, and some even reported teaching absolutely none.”

Jamie J. Hagen September 7, 2011 22 Comments
Gender

Our (Extra) Ordinary Evening Watching Nightline’s “Transgendered Special”

AKA “How to not make a trans* documentary”

annika September 7, 2011 70 Comments
Food and Drink

Vida Vegan Bloggers Conference Arrives in Portland

Jamie’s Team Pick: HEY THERE VEGAN CUPCAKES.

Jamie J. Hagen September 7, 2011 10 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars 212 Fashioncap: Some Dolls, a Wedding and a Mid-Season Wrap-Up

“My only other commentary on this episode is that Emily’s outfit is obviously a Sleeping Beauty/Princess Aurora reference.”

Lizz September 6, 2011 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Anti-Gays Find “Repealing CA’s Gay History Mandate” Quite Challenging, Not an Easy A

Forget about the fact that most California public schools can’t even afford new textbooks — let’s make sure that when they do, Harvey Milk isn’t mentioned anywhere.

Riese September 6, 2011 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

First Person in Scotland Convicted of “Offence Aggravated by Prejudice” Against Transwoman

A soldier in Scotland has been fined for trans* prejudice. Unfortunately, he is not facing additional fines for being a jerk.

Ryan Yates September 6, 2011 10 Comments
Music

NEW MUSIC: Little Brutes

Rachael Cantu has a new project. It’s called ‘Little Brutes’ and the debut EP is released today!

Crystal September 6, 2011 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

Prop 8 Update: What’s Happening Today In The California Supreme Court

Prop 8 is going to the California Supreme Court today, and our Legal Eagle is here to tell you what it all means.

Jessica September 6, 2011 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rabbi Offers Lavender Marriage Service for Orthodox Gays

This isn’t the kind of gay marriage we’ve been fighting for.

Laura September 6, 2011 19 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

What is the Gender of Beyoncé’s Unborn Child: The Flowchart

Lily’s Team Pick: If Bey-Be grows up and tells everyone that it is the second coming I will undoubtedly believe it, become one of it’s disciples, and help it write “The Biblé: Part II”.

Lily September 6, 2011 18 Comments
Geekery

39 Pictures of Starbuck

39 photos of Starbuck with extra foam.

Riese September 5, 2011 53 Comments
Politics + Activism

Everything You Never Knew About The Modern GOP And Were Afraid To Find Out

“…a disciplined minority of totalitarians can use the instruments of democratic government to undermine democracy itself.”

Rachel September 5, 2011 32 Comments
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