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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King & Spaulding, the law firm Boehner tapped to defend DOMA in court, has withdrawn from the case.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
Community

Last Chance to Be a Part of the Most Inspirational Fundraising Drive in All of Herstory

It’s the last weekend in which we will actively beg you for money! The whole team has made kittens for the occasion, even though the CEO is allergic to cats.

the team April 22, 2011 83 Comments
Politics + Activism

Republicans for Gay Rights & Other Homosexual News Updates

GOP adds another pro-gay-rights presidential candidate, Log Cabin Republicans push for marriage in NY, craziness in Iowa and a disappointing ruling in Montana.

Riese April 22, 2011 30 Comments
Sports

New Gender Policy Ensures More Cute Girls Will Be Doing Roller Derby

Even you can appreciate the recent changes the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association made to its gender policy. It’s more inclusive now – which means more girls going round / round / round!

Carmen April 22, 2011 52 Comments
Straddleverse

If You’ve Heard That Evan Rachel Wood Is Bisexual, You Get A Comment Award!

EVAN RACHEL WOOD BISEXUAL? EVAN RACHEL WOOD BISEXUAL!

Emily April 22, 2011 51 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Conservative Group Fears Degrassi-Induced Transgender Plague Upon Your Children

Degrassi, the Canadian show that “goes there,” has a transgender character and the Florida Family Association is in a hot panic!

Riese April 22, 2011 42 Comments
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