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Politics + Activism

A Gay Girl’s Guide to the GOP: The 2012 Republican Candidate Cheat Sheet

If you’re experiencing a slow build of paralyzing anxiety over the 2012 Presidential race and need someone to hold your hand and explain the big names and Death Eater alter-egos, this is your lucky day.

Rachel July 11, 2011 94 Comments
Gender

Who Run the World? Boys!

The gender gap in Asia leads back to U.S. funding and research.

Laura July 11, 2011 11 Comments
Sports

Women’s Soccer World Cup Update: Shirts Remain on After Penalty Kicks

Recap of how the United States, Japan, Sweden and France moved on in the 2011 Women’s Soccer World Cup. Also includes Brandi Chastain’s shirtless picture because it is always relevant.

Brittani July 11, 2011 70 Comments
Music

Jessie J Likes and Dates Girls and Doesn’t Care Who Knows It

Jessie J’s a pop artist on the rise and she’s doing this thing where she’s actually open about her sexuality. It’s kinda awesome.

Riese July 10, 2011 62 Comments
Society + Culture

It’s Sunday Funday – Put On Your Sunglasses, Get Naked, and Get Civil Unionized

I want to ride on a sailboat with you after we do yoga. You in?

Carmen July 10, 2011 23 Comments
Sex Toys

Jimmyjane Form 4 Rechargeable Vibrator

“This is my new favorite thing. Not just my new favorite toy but actually my new favorite thing of everything.”

Guest July 10, 2011 19 Comments
Geekery

Google+ Social Club: Highlights and Invite-Fest

Google+ is taking the interweb by storm! Read up on what you need to know and snag an invite while you’re at it!

taylor July 9, 2011 500 Comments
Movie Reviews

Movie Night: Puccini for Beginners

Jesus Christ Nell, all I did was ask you what you wanted to have for lunch…

Sarah Croce July 8, 2011 34 Comments
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Happy Days of July! Comment Awards

I wish we called Halloween “The 31st of October.”

Laura July 8, 2011 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Michele Bachmann is the Bellatrix Lestrange of the GOP Presidential Candidates

More than any other presidential candidate, Michele Bachmann really has it out for the gays. Here’s why.

Rose July 8, 2011 89 Comments
First Person

The Sordid Lives of Lesbian Twins

“When I was a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle for Halloween, she was a princess.”

Lindsay July 8, 2011 78 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Fashioncap 204: Emily Wore Flannel

“If this outfit was a monster, it would be Gayzilla.”

Lizz July 8, 2011 18 Comments
Music

Katy Perry Still Bad For Gays And Trans People, Always Will Be

Surprise, Katy Perry said something really transphobic!

Rachel July 8, 2011 106 Comments
Queer Fashion

Top Ten Stupidest T-Shirts We Wore in the Early ’90s

“I wore a lot of No Fear. No Fear for sure.”

the team July 7, 2011 141 Comments
Society + Culture

Also. Also. Also: Women Just Love Marriage and Other Useless Stereotypes

A fantastic trailer for a book about the dangers of homosexuality, a world map of useless stereotypes, Coronation Street is too gay, and about 15 other stories relevant to your interests.

the team July 7, 2011 35 Comments
Book Features

Bookstore Customers Say the Darndest Things

Intern Bren’s Team Pick: “Who wrote the Bible again? I’ve forgotten.”

Bren July 7, 2011 40 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Granola Edition

Lesbians and granola go together like cat photos and the Internet. Today on Get Baked: honey-almond granola, pecan granola, and “I am allergic to everything ever” buckwheat granola.

Ryan Yates July 7, 2011 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Hollaback! Wants to Help You Help Everyone

Carmen’s Team Pick: Who was around last time you were street harassed? Did anyone say anything?

Carmen July 7, 2011 68 Comments
Politics + Activism

Why Gay History Could Make History In California

Schoolkids in California are one step away from having gay role models included in their standard social science curriculum.

Rachel July 7, 2011 17 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars 204 Recap (The Lesbian Parts): Blind Dates Aren’t Straight

“All this whispering and sneaking around has the effect of making the Liars seem like they’re all in secret lesbian relationships with each other.”

Riese July 7, 2011 68 Comments
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