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Politics + Activism

Tennessee Passes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and ‘Do Be Racist’ Bills

The recent passing of two ‘WTF’ bills has us wondering what in Dolly’s name is going on in Tennessee. Luckily, George Takei has a solution. [WITH UPDATE]

Laura May 23, 2011 63 Comments
Politics + Activism

NYT Joins Anti-Gay-Bullying Activism Epidemic with “Coming Out: Gay Teens In Their Own Words”

The New York Times has spoken with roughly 100 gay teens about their experiences – and they want to hear about yours, too.

Rachel May 23, 2011 9 Comments
Community

The Official 2011 Autostraddle Hot 100: Real Gay Ladies

Welcome to the third annual Autostraddle Hot 100 of real living breathing queer ladies.

the team May 23, 2011 197 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Real L Word Season 2 Behind the Scenes: Sex, Sex & Rock n’ Roll

Take an in-depth gander at the next batch of Showtime’s Real L Word victims.

Jess May 23, 2011 44 Comments
Geekery

Rachel’s Team Pick: Feminist iPhone Apps

Look, shiny things for your iPhone, you lady homosexuals!

Rachel May 23, 2011 19 Comments
Movie Features

A New Model for the Future of Lesbian Film From a Team of Nerds

Busk Films = Gay Things + Art + You = GOOD FEELINGS.

Lindsay May 23, 2011 28 Comments
Politics + Activism

Minnesota Will Vote on Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban in 2012

“We’ve just begun to fight.”

Sarah May 23, 2011 27 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Gets Pinned Up

This week on NSFW Sunday we’re looking at past and present pin-up girls (and a gallery!) and reminding you about doing you.

Ryan Yates May 22, 2011 12 Comments
Money + Work

Riese’s Team Pick: TGI Fridays Invented Restaurants or Something

“I painted the building blue and I put the waiters in red and white striped soccer shirts. If you think that I knew what I was doing, you are dead wrong.”

Riese May 22, 2011 27 Comments
Society + Culture

It’s Sunday Funday and Rachel Maddow Has a Cocktail for the Raptor

This Raptor No Different Than Others

Rachel May 22, 2011 7 Comments
Society + Culture

Listling Without Commentary: Headlines About Judgment Day

Is Harold Camping’s Doomsday Affecting Your Travel Plans?

Riese May 21, 2011 52 Comments
Food and Drink

Taylor’s Team Pick: My Drunk Kitchen

Exactly what it sounds like: One queer in a kitchen making half-assed grilled cheese sandwiches. And it is sublime.

taylor May 20, 2011 105 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Bisexual Lindsay Lohan “Still Likes Boys,” is Bisexual

Lindsay Lohan opens up in a revealing Australian radio interview and Fox News is worried about her breasts, Heather Morris covers Women’s Health, Roseanne’s fascinating New York Magazine article, K.Cheno back on TV and Lady Gaga set for SNL tomorrow.

Jess May 20, 2011 62 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rhode Island House Approves Civil Unions, But With Restrictions

The bill still has to pass the Senate and be signed by the governor, but legislators say this is just a step toward full equality down the road.

Sarah May 20, 2011 16 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Laura’s Team Pick: Patrick Wolf’s “House”

This is the greatest peace I’ve ever known.

Laura May 20, 2011 16 Comments
Straddleverse

We’ve Come A Long Way, Baby, It’s Time For Some Comment Awards

My heart’s in the strangest place.

Emily May 20, 2011 15 Comments
Visual Art

Photoshopping Lesbians into the Great Depression, In the Name of Art

What would the 1930s look like if it reflected a queer reality? Now you can find out.

Sarah May 20, 2011 42 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Riese’s Team Pick: Julie Goldman in BONES Season Finale

When you need to cast a “mannish lesbian,” who you gonna call?

Riese May 20, 2011 37 Comments
Community

Listling Without Commentary: Statements (NOT QUESTIONS) Left for Riese and Laneia on Formspring (Part #3)

“I’m high now and these pants are UNBEARABLE.”

Laneia May 20, 2011 44 Comments
The Scene

Jess’s Team Pick: EveNYC Kicks Off Summertime Happy Hour for NYC Jewish Lesbians

Meet cute Jewish girls your mom would definitely approve of at EveNYC.

Jess May 20, 2011 1 Comment
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