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King & Spaulding, the law firm Boehner tapped to defend DOMA in court, has withdrawn from the case.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

Unofficially Official: There’s More Than One Way to Have a Lesbian Relationship

So, casual dating is dead, and I’m on a mission to bring it back with this handy guide to classifying what the hell is going on with you and that girl.

Alex April 21, 2011 75 Comments
Sports

Why Lesbian Surfing Champion Cori Schumacher is Boycotting This Year’s Competition

“”I have deep political and personal reservations with being a part of any sort of benefit to a country that actively engages in human rights violations, specifically those in violation of women.”

Brittani April 21, 2011 21 Comments
Queer Fashion

Meet Lizz: She’s Naked Underneath Her Clothes

“Regardless of how you slice it, we are all affected by the fabric we choose to wrap ourselves in.”

Lizz April 21, 2011 39 Comments
Politics + Activism

Roommate Indicted For Hate Crime for Acts Leading to Gay Student Tyler Clementi’s Suicide

Dharun Ravi, the roommate of Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers student who committed suicide last September, has been indicted on 15 counts and if convicted, will serve 5-10 years.

Rachel April 21, 2011 10 Comments
Movie News & Trailers

Lesbian Storyline In “The Perfect Family” Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival

The Tribeca Film Festival features the world premiere of The Perfect Family, written and directed by two lesbians.

Jess April 21, 2011 10 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee 217 Recap: Night of Neglecting Viewers Expecting a Good Show, Lesbian Action

Let’s waste more time reading this than we already did watching the episode

Riese April 20, 2011 44 Comments
pick an actual category, you strange genius

Dear Lizzie Thinks Bi-Questioning Teen Should Just Not Think About That Right Now

Can advice columnists start forwarding all gay-related teen questions to our formspring, please?

Laneia April 20, 2011 67 Comments
Friendship

God We’re Trendy: Token Lesbian Friends are the New Token Gay Friends

Lesbians are free from inequality in a world where sexuality is a non-issue and having a lesbo-pal is trendy! I read it in the paper!

Ryan Yates April 20, 2011 62 Comments
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