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Society + Culture

“Gay Girl in Damascus” is Actually a Delusional Guy in Turkey

Straight guy poses as a lesbian on the internet, acquires internet girlfriend — with a devastating and appalling political twist.

Riese June 12, 2011 159 Comments
Music

OPEN THREAD: Best Concerts Ever. Go.

I’ll show you mine if you show me yours. It’s a BEST CONCERTS OPEN THREAD!

Crystal June 12, 2011 240 Comments
Society + Culture

HHS Wants You Gays To Have Equal Medicaid Benefits, Happy Pride!

This week Obama’s administration informed the state Medicaid agencies that they had better start treating gay families equally as far as Medicaid benefits, DOMA or no DOMA. Also, Lady Gaga at Pride, Tina Fey, Chloe Sevigny, and very cute videos featuring marriage equality and/or dancing children.

Rachel June 12, 2011 18 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Loves Lesbian Sex on a Micro and a Macro Level

Hello, today is Lesbosexy Sunday! There’s so much to do and think about.

Guest June 12, 2011 16 Comments
Comedy

Brittani’s Team Pick: Bonnaroo Comedy Tent Live

Watch the webcast of Comedy Central Live at Bonnaroo Comedy Tent. It’s just like you’re not there at all!

Brittani June 11, 2011 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay Marriage Rights Destined to Be Really Complicated Regardless of What Happens With DOMA

What if DOMA were repealed but gay couples still weren’t able to have the same federal marriage rights as straight ones?

Rachel June 11, 2011 15 Comments
The Scene

Alex’s Team Pick: Los Angeles Pride to Support Revel & Riot Gay T-Shirts

Combine a guaranteed-good-time Pride Party with a fundraiser for Revel and Riot (gay company!) and you have a thing happening this Sunday in Los Angeles that I will be at and am definitely recommending you pencil into your busy social schedule.

Alex June 10, 2011 27 Comments
Movie News & Trailers

Riese’s Team Pick: New Trailer for Pariah

“Alike is a 17-year-old African-American woman who lives with her parents and younger sister in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene neighborhood. Alike is quietly but firmly embracing her identity as a lesbian.”

Riese June 10, 2011 52 Comments
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Get Baked: Grilled Veggies

Get your charcoal, lighter fluid, and beverage of choice and get ready to impress your friends with the magic of fire!

abby June 10, 2011 40 Comments
The L Word

The L Word Franchise: All I Wanna Say is That They Don’t Really Care About Us (Anymore)

I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore!

Riese June 10, 2011 216 Comments
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Playlist: Chill Songs For Hot Days

When it’s too hot to move, just hit play.

Alice June 10, 2011 38 Comments
Straddleverse

The Real Hey Did You See That Comment? Friday!

Before you read the awards, ask yourself: Have I filled out the reader survey yet?

Laura June 10, 2011 6 Comments
Music

Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci” Video Sure Seems Gay

Hipster or lesbian? Whatever, I’m obsessed with this video.

Guest June 10, 2011 90 Comments
Visual Art

Lindsay’s Team Pick: Photographer Alix Smith’s “States of Union”

Alix Smith is a totally amazing lesbian photographer from New York who is currently trying to finish a rad and important project that is relevant to our interests. And she needs your help.

Lindsay Eanet June 10, 2011 15 Comments
The Scene

Kick Off NYC Pride With GO! and Real L Word’s Real Live Lesbians

You should go to this. You will have a good time, probably.

Riese June 10, 2011 9 Comments
Movie Features

Lizz’s Team Pick: X-Men Were Born This Way

It doesn’t matter if you’re an X-man or gay, cause, baby, you were born this way.

Lizz June 10, 2011 28 Comments
Money + Work

Target Is “Neutral” On Gay Marriage But Its Shareholders and Shoppers Aren’t

It turns out that Target, the company who donated $150,000 to anti-gay groups last year, is headquarted in Minnesota, where the biggest gay marriage vote of the season is going down.

Rachel June 9, 2011 21 Comments
Friendship

So You’re Gay and Your Friends Are Straight, Now What?

So let’s say all your friends are straight and they’re totally okay with you being gay but also sometimes say the most irritating things ever? A conversation on how/when to deal.

Guest June 9, 2011 199 Comments
Music

Bonnaroo 2011 Spotlights: Jessica Lea Mayfield, Sharon Van Etten, Abigail Washburn

Oh hi there. This is what we’re excited about for Bonnaroo!

Crystal June 9, 2011 10 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Gay Girl in Damascus May Be Fake, But Her Story Isn’t

“…for some of us realities are actually reality, tragedies are actually tragic and the unbelievable is actually to be believed.”

Riese June 9, 2011 112 Comments
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