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Society + Culture

No Punishment Can Fit This Crime: Jury Debating Fate of Seattle Lesbian’s Accused Rapist and Killer

“But there are ways in which identity does seem to have a part of this story, both the story of what happened that night and the far-reaching story of its aftermath.”

Rachel June 30, 2011 43 Comments
Society + Culture

The Gay Agenda Follows a Gay Syllabus

There’s a reason your gay professors aren’t out.

Laura June 30, 2011 30 Comments
Travel

The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Lesbians in Bali

My girlfriend and I couldn’t find any lady-specific gay travel tips when planning our Epic Summer of Travel, so I figured I’d create my own. First up: Bali, where when the sun came up we realized we were in the best place ever.

Meghan M June 30, 2011 43 Comments
Book Features

Agustina Woodgate Brings Poetry to a Thrift Store Near You

Carmen’s Team Pick: There’s just something about a girl who makes art.

Carmen June 30, 2011 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

At Sweden’s Gender-Neutral Preschool, There’s No Boys or Girls, Only “Friends”

No “him” or “her” at the Egalia school in Stockholm.

annika June 30, 2011 65 Comments
Playlists

Playlist with Feelings: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

“Patrick actually used to be popular before Sam bought him some good music.”

Laura June 30, 2011 33 Comments
Society + Culture

Also. Also. Also: Dating Online and Getting Gay Married in Brazil

Being shy but strong, another round of Prop 8 Trial bigotry, the annals of OK Cupid, Sea Monkeys, gay pride in Cuba, a lesbian does The Baby Project and so much more!

Intern Grace June 30, 2011 21 Comments
Book Features

Reading Rainbow Flash Mob with LeVar Burton

Intern Veronica’s Team Pick: The union of reading and flash mobs is finally here.

Riese June 30, 2011 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Same-Sex Marriage Is Taking the Northeast By Storm

The Catholic Bishop in Brooklyn is talking crazy about it, New Jerseyans are suing for it, Rhode Island will take civil unions instead of it (for now), Obama won’t “make news on it” and a city clerk upstate refuses to do her job and sign certificates of it.

Riese June 29, 2011 33 Comments
Food and Drink

Cookbook Review: Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s ‘Appetite for Reduction’

Rachel and Stef have tested a vegan cookbook for you! Here’s what they thought.

the team June 29, 2011 23 Comments
TV News & Trailers

UK’s Lesbian Reality Show “Candy Bar Girls” Premieres in July, Is Already in Trouble

“Each of the on-air promos for the new reality show feature teasing close-up images that appear to be of two women engaged in sexual activity, intercut with lines such as ‘Red… hot… lesbians’ and ‘Pussy… loving… ladies’. “

Riese June 29, 2011 76 Comments
Music

New Music: Jenny Owen Youngs and Gillian Welch

Check out some new tunes from Jenny Owen Youngs and Gillian Welch.

Crystal June 29, 2011 10 Comments
Love + Sex

I’m Neither Butch Nor A Top

“I’m rather tired of people reacting with shock when they find out I dress the way I do and identify as a bottom.”

bklyn boihood June 29, 2011 152 Comments
Politics + Activism

DADT Still Not Repealed, Gay Soldiers Still Being Discharged, Are Unsafe

While DADT lingers on the verge of repeal, soldiers are still being discharged for being gay.

Rachel June 29, 2011 26 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Real L Word 204 Recap: The Other L Word (I Think It’s “Limoncello”)

The Real L Word returns with even more drinking and slightly less sperm and no Francine whatsoever.

Riese June 29, 2011 134 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Lesbians Vicci Martinez & Beverly McClellan Battle on ‘The Voice’ Finale Tonight

Lesbians make up 50% of The Voice finale. Plus: Jillian Michaels’ bisexuality is addressed in the NYT, and Jon Stewart & Chelsea Handler get mileage out of the NYC gay marriage vote.

Jess June 28, 2011 34 Comments
Comedy

Today’s Reason to Talk About Julie Goldman

Laneia’s Team Pick: One time, Julie Goldman punched me in the face. It was awesome.

Laneia June 28, 2011 46 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Breaking Boundaries: Images and Stories of Transgender Americans

Sebastian’s Team Pick: “It is about the people, as they really are.”

Sebastian June 28, 2011 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

NY Same-Sex Marriage Inspires Surprising and Unsurprising Reactions from Important Leaders

Pat Robertson, Barack Obama, Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Michele Bachmann, Maggie Gallagher, the Jewish Orthodox Union, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Ruben Diaz

Riese June 28, 2011 66 Comments
The Scene

Lindsay Lohan’s Tweets Have Finally Completely Lost Me

Lindsay Lohan tweeted about something and we just can’t not talk about it. I’m sorry.

Rachel June 28, 2011 118 Comments
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