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Society + Culture

“Lez Get Real” Editor Paula Brooks is Actually a 58-Year-Old Man in Ohio

CHECK YOUR PRIVILEGE, SIR

Riese June 13, 2011 300 Comments
Politics + Activism

Claim that Gay Judge is Unfit to Rule on Prop 8 Gets its Dreadful Day in Court, Hurts Our Feelings

This is right up there with “the most offensive things you a-holes have done to us.”

Rachel June 13, 2011 46 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Real L Word Episode 202 Recap: The Morning After We Got Drunkity Drunk Drunk

13 Lesbian Conversations About the Same Thing.

Riese June 13, 2011 209 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

Lizz’s Latest Thing: Vintage Swimwear for Grrls & Bois

Everything old is new again! Check out these vintage swimsuits!

Lizz June 13, 2011 23 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Dianna Agron Loves Gays and Women But Isn’t Gay. I’m So Sorry.

Don’t you love it when people come out as straight?

Laura June 13, 2011 98 Comments
Playlists

Sebastian’s Team Pick: DJ Lil Ray’s Bad Girl Workout Plan

16 tracks, mixed pretty freakin well, all of which are perfect for getting down with your bad self.

Sebastian June 13, 2011 11 Comments
Society + Culture

“Gay Girl in Damascus” is Actually a Delusional Guy in Turkey

Straight guy poses as a lesbian on the internet, acquires internet girlfriend — with a devastating and appalling political twist.

Riese June 12, 2011 159 Comments
Music

OPEN THREAD: Best Concerts Ever. Go.

I’ll show you mine if you show me yours. It’s a BEST CONCERTS OPEN THREAD!

Crystal June 12, 2011 240 Comments
Society + Culture

HHS Wants You Gays To Have Equal Medicaid Benefits, Happy Pride!

This week Obama’s administration informed the state Medicaid agencies that they had better start treating gay families equally as far as Medicaid benefits, DOMA or no DOMA. Also, Lady Gaga at Pride, Tina Fey, Chloe Sevigny, and very cute videos featuring marriage equality and/or dancing children.

Rachel June 12, 2011 18 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Loves Lesbian Sex on a Micro and a Macro Level

Hello, today is Lesbosexy Sunday! There’s so much to do and think about.

Guest June 12, 2011 16 Comments
Comedy

Brittani’s Team Pick: Bonnaroo Comedy Tent Live

Watch the webcast of Comedy Central Live at Bonnaroo Comedy Tent. It’s just like you’re not there at all!

Brittani June 11, 2011 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay Marriage Rights Destined to Be Really Complicated Regardless of What Happens With DOMA

What if DOMA were repealed but gay couples still weren’t able to have the same federal marriage rights as straight ones?

Rachel June 11, 2011 15 Comments
The Scene

Alex’s Team Pick: Los Angeles Pride to Support Revel & Riot Gay T-Shirts

Combine a guaranteed-good-time Pride Party with a fundraiser for Revel and Riot (gay company!) and you have a thing happening this Sunday in Los Angeles that I will be at and am definitely recommending you pencil into your busy social schedule.

Alex June 10, 2011 27 Comments
Movie News & Trailers

Riese’s Team Pick: New Trailer for Pariah

“Alike is a 17-year-old African-American woman who lives with her parents and younger sister in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene neighborhood. Alike is quietly but firmly embracing her identity as a lesbian.”

Riese June 10, 2011 52 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Grilled Veggies

Get your charcoal, lighter fluid, and beverage of choice and get ready to impress your friends with the magic of fire!

abby June 10, 2011 40 Comments
The L Word

The L Word Franchise: All I Wanna Say is That They Don’t Really Care About Us (Anymore)

I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore!

Riese June 10, 2011 216 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: Chill Songs For Hot Days

When it’s too hot to move, just hit play.

Alice June 10, 2011 38 Comments
Straddleverse

The Real Hey Did You See That Comment? Friday!

Before you read the awards, ask yourself: Have I filled out the reader survey yet?

Laura June 10, 2011 6 Comments
Music

Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci” Video Sure Seems Gay

Hipster or lesbian? Whatever, I’m obsessed with this video.

Guest June 10, 2011 90 Comments
Visual Art

Lindsay’s Team Pick: Photographer Alix Smith’s “States of Union”

Alix Smith is a totally amazing lesbian photographer from New York who is currently trying to finish a rad and important project that is relevant to our interests. And she needs your help.

Lindsay Eanet June 10, 2011 15 Comments
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