Skins USA Trailer Debuts, Suggests Exact Replication of Original (But With a Lesbian!)
Skins USA has released two new trailers and it looks a lot like this other show we saw from the UK, also called Skins. Except this one comes with a lesbian!
Facebook’s Gay-Targeted Ads Are Confusing, Patriarchal, Pointless
Sometimes you stalk people on Facebook, sometimes Facebook stalks you with targeted ads based on outdated stereotypes and doesn’t tell you.
F*ck It, Let’s Go To Hogwarts, I’ll Give You Comment Awards Everyday
My favourite topics include Harry Potter, Canada, and Pokemon. Let’s talk about it.
President Obama Says It Gets Better
President Obama makes a video for the It Gets Better campaign and obvs we have some thoughts.
17-Year-Old Gay Teen Terrel Williams Kills Himself* Following After-School Attack (UPDATED)
Life it seems, will fade away, drifting further every day
‘Lip Service’ Recap Episode 102: Lesbians Talking, Dating, Crying, Having Sex, Etc.
Four sex scenes and a funeral: it’s time to recap episode two of the BBC3’s new lesbian series “Lip Service.”
Lesbian Walks Into an Army Recruitment Office to Re-Enlist, Gets Bombarded with Homophobia
Gay rights activist and “Beaver Bunch” star AJ went down to re-enlist in the U.S. Army yesterday. This is her first hand account of the hate speech she witnessed in the army recruitment office in Long Beach, California.
What The F*ck Is Happening With DADT: Discharges Are Possible Once Again, Maybe
The legality of DADT changes overnight once again – it now appears that the military can discharge gay soldiers, at least for the next 24 hours and/or weekend.
Don’t Want To Be Part of the Problem: A Field Guide to Airborne Homophobia
Is it possible to be a radical queer feminist and still overhear conversations, maintain friendships and interact in public with unradical non-queers, without screaming at everyone or compromising your identity? A case study.
Corey Jackson. 19. Gay. College Student. Killed Himself on Tuesday.
Corey Jackson, a sophomore at Oakland University in Michigan, was gay and killed himself.
Doctor Finds Homosexuality Cure, Involves A Better Diet, Less Alcohol, Exercise
A dude in Serbia thinks homosexuality can be “cured” if you drink enough water and think good thoughts! Also: put your purple on people, Hillary Clinton says it gets better.
Glee Gets After-School Sexy for GQ, Fuels “Lesbian” Fantasies & Conservative Fury
Lea Michele and Dianna Agron are scantily clad in this month’s GQ, and naturally various groups have assorted feelings about it. Cute bra, though.
Prop 19: Will California Voters Legalize Weed, Or Will Their Mellows Be Harshed?
Midterm elections are coming up! Aren’t you so excited? There’s a lot of people excited/not excited about Proposition 19 in California, it would legalize marijuana, wanna hear about it ok.
Riese’s Team Pick: Jimmy McMillan for The Rent is Too Damn High Party
“The Rent Is 2 Damn High Party feels if you want to marry a shoe, I’ll marry you.”
DADT Injunction Still Stands, Gays Can Enlist – But Don’t Get Too Comfortable
As of today, the military still can’t enforce Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and are forced to allow gays and lesbians to enlist – but with the Obama administration still fighting the ruling, there’s no telling how long that will last.
Metroid: Other M Review, Where’s the Samus We Know and Love?
In which Kim’s disappointment-fueled tears subside long enough for her to tell you why Metroid: Other M makes her cry disappointment-fueled tears.
Ani DiFranco Appreciation Club Meeting #1: Now More Than Ever
Welcome to the first meeting of the Ani DiFranco Appreciation Club. (It’s Ani F*cking DiFranco. Show some respect.)
The Good Kind of Tea Party: How to Pick a Good Tea, Drink It
It’s a slow news week! I bet you want some tea to keep you warm! Good news, we have some teas for you!
Sarah’s Team Pick: THIS ANIMAL IS AWESOME
I want to be best friends with the person who runs thisanimalisawesome.tumblr.com. Or at least meet them. I bet they’re pretty awesome.
CMJ 2010 Artist Spotlight: Izabo
Want to hear something fun? Okay. Here’s some music from Israeli band, Izabo – yet another talented act showcasing at the 2010 CMJ Music Marathon in New York City this week.