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TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 402 Recap: Bullies vs Badasses

In an episode laden with all-too-relevant metaphors, Alex, Kara, Lena, and Nia all deal with the recent anti-alien sentiments causing unrest in National City in different ways.

Valerie Anne October 22, 2018 34 Comments
LGBT History

The Lesbian Herstory Archives Guard Our Past, Give Us Hope for Our Future

The weekend Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court, I visited the Lesbian Herstory Archives and spent the day with coordinators Maxine and Saskia to learn about our past and draw strength in the present.

Vanessa October 22, 2018 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

What You Need to Know About Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s Homophobic Presidential Frontrunner

Here’s why Jair Bolsonaro is so dangerous to LGBTQ Brazilians, what’s been happening with the Brazilian presidential race the past few months and how Bolsonaro’s potential win could affect not just Brazil but the entire world.

Yvonne October 22, 2018 22 Comments
Music

Monday Roundtable: Hey DJ Play That (Gay) Song

The first musician or song that you felt in your heart and brain was gay was a big moment for many of us — here are the gay songs we first knew and loved.

the team October 22, 2018 63 Comments
Politics + Activism

“Trans People Don’t Exist” Added to Trump Admin’s Anti-Reality Agenda

This morning, the New York Times broke the story that the Department of Health and Human Services under the Trump administration is “[considering] defining transgender out of existence.”

Rachel October 21, 2018 40 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Mainlining Brandi Carlile Videos

We’ve got lots about witchcraft, queers and the outdoors, and some fairy tales coming true! Happy Sunday!

Ari October 21, 2018 7 Comments
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NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Practicing Queer Sex Witchcraft

How to make your queer sex life literally magic, even if it’s with your ex, who science says it’s fine to sleep with now.

Ryan Yates October 21, 2018 1 Comment
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Politics + Activism

Be the Change: 10 Tips for Super Smart Tabling

Are you ready to take your activist tabling to a whole other level?!

KaeLyn October 20, 2018 10 Comments
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Grease Bats: Homophobic Inheritance

“You’d think after someone dies you wouldn’t have to deal with their bullshit anymore… yet her hatred perseveres!”

Archie October 20, 2018 14 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Queen Latifah Is [Maybe] Marrying a Woman and [Allegedly] Having a Baby, Our Work Here Is [Almost] Done

Reports suggest that Queen Latifah’s very good friend Eboni Nichols is not only pregnant, the pair are engaged.

Stef October 19, 2018 16 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boobs on Your Tube: Shay Mitchell Joins the Dead Lesbian Society, XOXO Gossip Girl

Also: God Friended Me is heckin’ gay, HTGAWM celebrates Spirit Day with purple and more hints of an Annalise/Tegan hook-up, Bre-Z is so good on All American, and just a little misandry on The Purge.

The TV Team October 19, 2018 19 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What Are You Doing For Halloween?

Spooky season is upon us!

Carmen Phillips October 19, 2018 109 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Have a Pocket Full of Punshine

“We call them junderpants.”

Darcy October 19, 2018 28 Comments
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Do The Monster Mash: Binder Halloween Costumes with GC2B

gc2b grabbed some fabulous models and used their binders to create Halloween costumes on a budget using items you can find at a craft store, your local Halloween pop-up, and your own closet! This is for every queer who’s ever wanted to prance or parade around in their binder in public without putting a shirt over it.

A.E. Osworth October 19, 2018 22 Comments
Book Lists Politics + Activism

10 Books on Voting, Elections and Government to Get You Ready for the Midterms

Informed citizens unite!

Carrie October 19, 2018 3 Comments
Sex

33 Queer Women and Non-Binary People On Their Early Masturbation Experiences

“oops and it was because i was attracted to barbie’s sister skipper”

Riese October 18, 2018 24 Comments
AF+

A+ Sex Diary: Tender Pervert

In this sex diary: sleepy sexting, long-distance travel, midnight fisting, lots of messes and more.

Guest October 18, 2018 8 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Riverdale” Episode 302 Recap: The Parent Pact

Archie stars in a middling, trope-filled prison movie, but at least the season’s murder mystery is heating up. Also, I’m still worried about Betty!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 18, 2018 3 Comments
Book Lists

13 Mind-Expanding Nonfiction Books to Read for LGBTQ History Month

Pick up one of these 13 books about LGBTQ history and learn about your queer and trans ancestors!

Casey October 18, 2018 6 Comments
Food and Drink

Having Too Many: How Queer Family Helps Heal My Relationship to Food

She has boxes of recipe cards; mostly I know their stories and not their flavors. She needs to know what I cook for dinner regularly; she eats a dinner of nibbles and stolen bites. She tells me that sugar is toxic and will cause irreparable harm to my body; she sends me a box of Christmas cookies. Scrumptious little crystals that can tear at my blood vessels from the inside.

Jay October 18, 2018 15 Comments
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