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Getting Back On The Horse In Maine: Gay Marriage On The Ballot For 2012

The defeat of marriage equality in Maine in 2009 was crushing. Will things be different in 2012?

Rachel July 1, 2011 6 Comments
Straddleverse

Gay Marriage and Comment Awards for Everyone!

My only feelings this week are as follows: a) GO NEW YORK. b) Aguaaaaa.

Laura July 1, 2011 15 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

So Now Lady Gaga’s Got a Tumblr and Jane Lynch Has a Twitter

Lady Gaga assaults Tumblr with Amen Fashion, Jane Lynch is finally tweeting for real, Anna Paquin is still bisexual, The Voice’s Vicci Martinez is ready to record her album, and the 50 gayest advertisements are streaming at Adweek.

Jess July 1, 2011 14 Comments
Community

Celebrate Equality: Win Wedding Photography by Robin Roemer for Your Gay Wedding!!!

In celebration of New York Marriage Equality and in recognition of same-sex unions everywhere, I’m giving away free wedding photography to one gay or lesbian couple (a $4,000 value)!

Robin July 1, 2011 40 Comments
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
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