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Politics + Activism

Donald Trump Doesn’t Like Gay People Anymore, But Guess What, He Never Did

Donald Trump is eager to throw gays under the bus in pursuit of the terrifying prospect of his presidency, which early polling suggests could be an Actual Thing.

Riese April 12, 2011 113 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: This Photo

You see a girl on a car, I hear a song.

Crystal April 12, 2011 21 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Will Santana’s Lesbian Future Somehow Include Dating Men? (and Other Teevee-Related News)

“Instead of dealing with it, Santana kind of runs from it. And she’ll be running into the arms of…a dude” plus news about South of Nowhere, Exes & Ohs and Jessie J.

Riese April 12, 2011 76 Comments
Geekery

Laura’s Team Pick: This Walking Desk

If there’s anything I love, it’s an animate object that looks like it’s alive. I’m usually pretty happy with eyeball sprinkles on my ice cream cone, but this desk is a whole new kind of cute.

Laura April 12, 2011 15 Comments
Gender

I’m Just Your Typical Urban Hipster Femme Twentysomething Trans Lesbian

“Despite being disowned by my family [after coming out as trans] I still feel like one of the lucky ones.”

annika April 12, 2011 174 Comments
Politics + Activism

This Trans Man’s Discrimination Case Will Hopefully Change New Jersey, The Country

New Jersey has arguably the best legal protections for trans people in the workplace in the entire country, and that’s where possibly the most important trans lawsuit of our time is happening.

Rachel April 11, 2011 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

Jon Kyl’s Feelings About Planned Parenthood Are Invalid

Jon Kyl was lying. He was lying a lot. Jon Kyl’s feelings about Planned Parenthood are invalid.

Carmen April 11, 2011 13 Comments
pick an actual category, you strange genius

The Lost Art of Actually Talking on the Phone

Look, we all know the phone is scary. But sometimes you can’t avoid it. Herewith, a few tips for making calls without sounding like a weirdo.

Jezebel April 11, 2011 21 Comments
Book Features

Riese’s Team Pick: Longform Does National Magazine Awards

“The only problem with the American Society of Magazine Editors announcing the finalists for its print awards Tuesday is that now I have a really long reading list.”

Riese April 11, 2011 6 Comments
Geekery

What Makes a Caveman Gay?

This is a story of what happens when you can’t ask him if he’s gay, because he’s dead.

Carmen April 11, 2011 50 Comments
The Scene

GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles: The Liveblog!

Every detail you have ever ever possibly thought about wanting to know about the GLAAD Media Awards in LA, updated minute by minute!

Rachel April 10, 2011 82 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Can’t Hardly Wait to Have Lesbian Sex

Eggs, bacon, coffee, conversation, sex.

Riese April 10, 2011 28 Comments
Politics + Activism

NOM Strategist Realizes Homogays Are “Real People,” Now Supports Marriage Equality

“If there is an issue of shame, it is a result of acknowledging the number of people I have targeted, hurt and oppressed… much of [my work] I would now categorize as propaganda filled with strong and unnecessary rhetoric.”

Riese April 9, 2011 62 Comments
Politics + Activism

Budget Compromise Happens, U.S. Government Still Exists But Is Still Mad Tho

The government will continue to exist, and you can even still apply for a passport, but no one made any new friends in Washington in the process.

Rachel April 9, 2011 34 Comments
Music

Lady Gaga Lays Smackdown on Christian Fundamentalist, Goes Country

GagaVision No.41 is about Lady Gaga’s encounter with a fundamentalist Christian protester outside one of her concerts. Also take a gander at the Southern twang remix version of “Born This Way.”

Jess April 9, 2011 21 Comments
Society + Culture

How Many Gay People Are Out There in the Big Wide World?

A new study suggests that only 1.7% of the U.S. is gay. Other studies say 4%. Or 10%. Or just “more (or less) than previously thought.” So which is actually right?

Ryan Yates April 9, 2011 42 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Stronger Than Yesterday, “Venus With Biceps” Do It Nothin’ But Their Way

So, The “Trapeze Disrobing Act” is basically exactly what it sounds like.

Meghan April 8, 2011 23 Comments
Food and Drink

Laneia’s Team Pick: These Veganized Sandwiches

Things that aren’t animals, between breads!

Laneia April 8, 2011 63 Comments
Straddleverse

What Day Is It? Oh! It’s Hey Did You See That Comment Friday!

I’m confused a lot, but happy Friday!

Emily April 8, 2011 45 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO! The Real L Word (Parody) PART TWO: The Lost Episode

Hey remember when we did Part One of that “Real L Word” parody thing? Well, ten years later we’re BACK with Part Two!

Sarah Croce April 8, 2011 62 Comments
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