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TV News & Trailers

Australia’s “Generation L”: Like “The Real L Word” But Hopefully Less Embarrassing

Generation L promises to be “a sensational new reality series that goes behind closed doors and into the lives and bedrooms of the new generation of gay women.” Neat, huh.

Crystal February 28, 2011 39 Comments
Book Features Issues

Pure Poetry #9: Shel Silverstein

(from Intern Lily & w/a 12-year-old boy who lives with Laneia) – “Silverstein writes what children see. He reminds us all of what it is like to view the world in its purest form. A world without stereotypes, biases, and social norms.”

Lily February 28, 2011 17 Comments
Movie Features

83rd Annual Academy Awards Oscar Liveblog/Open Thread of Champions

Let us all gather around the proverbial cyber-fire to discuss this monumental evening in film AS IT HAPPENS.

Riese February 27, 2011 176 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday: Sex Hurts, Sometimes

“I go to bed like I go to Karate”

intern veronica February 27, 2011 66 Comments
Society + Culture

The Black Swans Are All Right And Other Stories: It’s Sunday Funday!

Are you watching the Oscars? I don’t even know what they are. But this week a dolphin saved a dog from drowning???

Rachel February 27, 2011 4 Comments
Movie Features

It’s the Awskers! – In Which We Revamp the Oscars, Ask For Your Votes

If we ran The Oscars, there’d be a lot more documentaries, Harry Potter, Runaways and ladies…

the team February 27, 2011 49 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay Marriage: Today, Hawaii And Maryland; Tomorrow, The World

Your options for being married and/or civilly united have increased significantly this week! Here’s the rundown on Maryland and Hawaii, and what it means for you.

Rachel February 27, 2011 53 Comments
Book Features Issues

Pure Poetry #8: Louise Glück

It was the last line of the poem that was the most striking. ‘The love of form is a love of endings.’

Lindsay Eanet February 27, 2011 4 Comments
Geekery

Westboro Baptist Church vs. Computer Hackers: Are We All Just In It For the LULZ?

The Jester takes down WBC’s website, Anonymous takes down WBC”s website during an on-air interview with Shirley Phelps — who are the real “trolls” here? Also, remember when Anonymous took down Scientology? That was cool.

Riese February 26, 2011 45 Comments
Book Features Issues

Pure Poetry #7: e.e cummings

“e.e cummings is also really hard to read aloud because of his weird use of syntax. He’s kind of like Yoda but more sexual.”

Emily February 26, 2011 31 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama Hires Gay Social Secretary to Join the Gayest Presidential Staff Ever

Jeremy Bernard has been a key fundraiser and gay agenda pusher for Obama since 2007, now he’s in charge of ALL THE PARTIES! Also, Obama’s hired a ton of gays, right?

Riese February 25, 2011 14 Comments
Money + Work

9 to 5 For Radicals: How to Survive Your Soul-Sucking Office Job

When you have one of those days when you look at the container of paper clips on your desk and think “Is this all that I am now?”, it’s time to take action.

Guest February 25, 2011 79 Comments
Book Features Issues

Pure Poetry #6: Staceyann Chin

Chin’s writing covers a lot of topics- so I’m going to share excerpts of two very different pieces with you. Because I love you.

Carmen February 25, 2011 15 Comments
Community

Equality For the Masses: Everybody Gets a Comment Award

Four for you, Autostraddlers!

Emily February 25, 2011 17 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars 118 Recap: The Badass Seed is Gonna Work ‘Cause I’m Pushin’ it Right

How did Emily get Paige’s photo on her cell-phone is what I want to know.

Riese February 25, 2011 27 Comments
Book Features Issues

Pure Poetry #5: Leonard Cohen

“It wasn’t until I was in my early 20s that I realized that Leonard Cohen was an accomplished poet, that his songs were poetry set to a soundtrack.”

Crystal February 25, 2011 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

U.S. Now More Extreme Than Ever, Not In The Good Way

The number of extremist hate groups in America has grown “explosively.” We still don’t think that’s cause for alarm, though: let’s take a moment to celebrate the fact that the radical queer pinko commie agenda has accomplished so much for them to freak out about.

Carmen February 25, 2011 21 Comments
Society + Culture

And When The Gender Revolution Came, It Was Brought By Mommy Bloggers

For real, though: what is wrong with effeminate men? Mothers of America need to know — and they’ve got blogs!

Rachel February 25, 2011 28 Comments
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Alex’s Team Pick: Lesbian Party-Throwers, “PYT” Celebrate One Year Anniversary Tonight

Los Angeles’ lesbian party of awesomeness, PYT Productions, is having it’s one year anniversary party tonight in West Hollywood and it’s definitely something to celebrate.

Alex February 24, 2011 3 Comments
Society + Culture

NPR Appreciation Post: Top 10 Gayest This American Life Episodes

“NPR is like a blanket; my parents didn’t believe in listening to music in the car and I did not really know there were other radio stations until my older sister drove me home from ice skating one day and my 6 year old brain exploded.”

Laura L February 24, 2011 39 Comments
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