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Movie Reviews

Anna Faris’s “What’s Your Number” is Apparently Our Big Chance to Prove Women are Funny

“Studio executives believe that male moviegoers would rather prep for a colonoscopy than experience a woman’s point of view, particularly if that woman drinks or swears or has a great job or an orgasm.”

Jezebel April 27, 2011 12 Comments
Music

Jess’s Team Pick: “The Voice” Introduces Talented Lesbian Singer-Songwriter Vicci Martinez

That new show “The Voice” had a cute, talented lesbian singing her heart out to Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.”

Jess April 27, 2011 25 Comments
Politics + Activism

Attack on Trans Woman in McDonalds: Hate Crime, Wake-Up Call, Horrifying

On April 18, Chrissy Lee Polis, who is 22, tried to use the washroom in a McDonald’s in suburban Baltimore and was attacked by two patrons instead. The community has responded with support. McDonalds? Not so much.

Ryan Yates April 27, 2011 55 Comments
Geekery

Carmen’s Team Pick: Never Lose Your Phone Ever Again, Really

The best part is, wheresmycellphone.com won’t judge you when you’re so drunk you left your phone in a purse that was later stolen.

Carmen April 26, 2011 41 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: Sleep Don’t Weep

The musical equivalent of valerian root.

Emily April 26, 2011 81 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Anti-Gays Must Be Crazy

Gay judges can’t judge and abortion rights activists are actually lesbian activists but also! A church in Ohio really loves gay people a lot and made us a sign!

Riese April 26, 2011 74 Comments
Geekery

Rachel’s Team Pick: Hungover Owls

BRB CHANGING MY SPIRIT ANIMAL RIGHT NOW.

Rachel April 26, 2011 35 Comments
Politics + Activism

Tennessee’s Republican Senators’ Delusional Plan To Pretend Gay People Don’t Exist

You know how no one ever told you anything about gay people even existing? What if that was the law?

Rachel April 26, 2011 49 Comments
Politics + Activism

Paul Clement Keeping That “Defending DOMA” Gig by Quitting King & Spalding

Paul Clement was quickly hired by a law firm started by the architect of the Patriot Act, where he can safely pursue his desire to defend discrimination against gay people.

Riese April 26, 2011 38 Comments
Society + Culture

Good Thing Prince William Isn’t Gay, Right?

Gay marriage activists staged a marriage equality protest at Buckingham Palace earlier today. Wearing pink, carrying pink flags and holding flowers, activists hoped that Prince William and Kate Middleton would “express their support” for same-sex marriage.

Ryan Yates April 25, 2011 53 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Riese’s Team Pick: My So-Called Life on Your Teevee

“People always say how you should be yourself. Like yourself is this definite thing, like a toaster or something. Like you know what it is, even. But every so often, I’ll have, like, a moment when just being myself, and my life, like, right where I am, is, like, enough.”

Riese April 25, 2011 37 Comments
Politics + Activism

Texas Says Trans People Aren’t Real, Definitely Can’t Get Married Or Be Happy Ever

In which Texas governor Rick Perry is the absolute worst.

Rachel April 25, 2011 63 Comments
TV News & Trailers

VIDEO! Meet ‘The Real L Word’ Season 2 Cast: Beautiful Dirty Dirty ‘Rich’ ‘Rich’ Dirty Dirty Beautiful Dirty ‘Rich’

Cast photo, cast descriptions, and a teaser for Season Two of “The Real L Word.”

Jess April 25, 2011 75 Comments
Politics + Activism

BREAKING: Law Firm Boehner Hired to Defend DOMA Pulls Out, Can Handle the Truth

King & Spaulding, the law firm Boehner tapped to defend DOMA in court, has withdrawn from the case. THIS IS AWESOME NEWS.

Riese April 25, 2011 49 Comments
Politics + Activism

Pastor Arrested Who Aided “Ex-Lesbian” Flee Her Daughter’s Other Mother

Ideally this arrest puts us much closer to actually finding Lisa Miller and her daughter because this is one of the most heartbreaking lesbian custody battles of all time.

Riese April 25, 2011 29 Comments
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Sex Toys

The Octopussy and Laid Stone Dildo Review

“Imagine the smooth, heavy sensation of glimmering, polished black Norwegian Moonstone against your G-spot: that’s the Laid Stone Dildo.”

Party In My Pants April 24, 2011 51 Comments
Society + Culture

Lil B Isn’t Gay But His Hip-Hop Album Is, Pink Toenail Pride & X-Tina’s Gay Star For Sunday Funday

Lil B explains naming his album “I’m Gay,” a True Story of sexual fluidity, people paint their nails pink in solidarity, and more!

Emily April 24, 2011 45 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

The Bra Issue: Queer Fashion Guide For Various Shapes, Sizes and Gender Expressions

What the f-ck am I supposed to do with these boobs? Bras, binding and more with special contributions from Butch Ladyman Julie Goldman and Bevin of Queer Fat Femme.

the team April 24, 2011 197 Comments
Society + Culture

All the Small Things: People Doing Nice Things for Lesbians

Random acts of gay kindness have been happening around the country! The few I collected ease the wage gap, help out lovesick convicts, and involve revenge. Do they sound awesome yet?

Carmen April 24, 2011 44 Comments
Politics + Activism

Top Cities for Gay Couples Are in States That Are Nice to Gay People, Who Knew?

According to Census Survey Data from 2005-2009, the top 10 cities with the highest number of gay unmarried couples are also in states that allow gay marriage or domestic partnerships. Let’s talk about this.

Ryan Yates April 23, 2011 25 Comments
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