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FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What Are Your Late-Night “Bad” Habits and/or Fan Fic Preferences?

Cancer season is a nightmare, but Elastigirl and I are here for you.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya July 6, 2018 105 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #267: The Internet Can Turn a Stupid Flirtation Into The Age of Godd*mn Innocence If You Let It

Topics include tumblr, reading Joan Didion in California restaurants, Death Valley, Smarties, crime reporting, Johnny Depp, murder, murder and murder!

Riese July 6, 2018 7 Comments
Comedy

Gotta Get That: Go-Bag for the End of the World

I’ve put together the go-bag of your dreams, and all you have to do is go purchase its contents before your bank account is frozen by the government.

Erin July 6, 2018 40 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit: The Queer Erotic Debut Novel of the Summer

How queer writers create queer stories, the history of writing as a history of book burning, queer bookstores to visit and more.

Ryan Yates July 5, 2018 2 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: You Can Eat Popsicles for Breakfast and Other Important Information From This Week

A personally curated list of complicated feelings surrounding July 4th, trans feminist vampire slayers, Meshell Ndegeocello has a new music video, and other evening news ready to take you into the weekend.

Carmen Phillips July 5, 2018 14 Comments
In the Incredibles 2, Elastigirl looks over her shoulder at her long time crush. Both are in a dark, almost prison looking, cell. You cannot see Elasigirl's face.
Movie Reviews

For a Movie That’s Not Gay, “Incredibles 2” Sure Is Gay

Don’t go just for the gay subtext, but if you do go I guarantee you’ll see it. 

Heather Hogan July 5, 2018 32 Comments
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TV Team Roundtable: How We Handle TV That Breaks Our Hearts (Or Makes Us Want to Break the TV)

Here’s how we handle TV that lets us down, the shows we think successfully turned it around, and our ultimate dealbreakers.

The TV Team July 5, 2018 37 Comments
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We Aren’t Failures: Naming What Was Lost as an Agender Person

“Other people built a gender for me and trusted that I would defend what they built. But what I was handed never made sense.”

(Hill)ary Brown July 5, 2018 37 Comments
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25 Sporty Jackets Under $75 That Are Just Cool Enough for the Summer

Your summer statement piece is a very colorful windbreaker. You’re welcome!

Riese July 5, 2018 6 Comments
Culture

“Don’t Tell the Babysitter Mom’s Dead” Isn’t Afraid of Feelings or Jokes

“Don’t Tell the Babysitter Mom’s Dead” is a beautifully produced podcast for anyone interested in exploring themes of family and loss, but especially for people looking to connect to another queer soul who lost their mom young.

Maddie July 5, 2018 4 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Scarlett Johansson Cast as Trans Man, Defends This Very Bad Decision Very Badly

Plus: Syd’s coming back to One Day at a Time, Claws is renewed for season three, Wynonna Earp’s heading to SDCC, some queer horror movies for you, and Mara Wilson knows why lesbians love Matilda.

Heather Hogan July 4, 2018 30 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Hayley Kiyoko Says Thanks for All the Bras

Also, Demi Lovato miiiiight be a host and all your faves went to see Janelle Monáe.

Stef July 4, 2018 16 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“The Bold Type” Episode 205 Recap: Mamma Mia!

Please sign my petition demanding a musical episode of “The Bold Type.”

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya July 4, 2018 16 Comments
TV Lists

20 Happy Lesbian and Bisexual Romantic TV Storylines That’ll Warm Your Heart Right Up

I like to power up my spirit by swooning at the TV. Maybe you do too?

Heather Hogan July 3, 2018 47 Comments
Straddleverse

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: “Bad Behavior”

We want your stories for our first in a renewed dedication to quarterly theme issues: Bad Behavior.

Riese July 3, 2018 25 Comments
Queer Fashion

Find Your Fit: The Skater Boyfriend Who Wants Professional with an Edge

“The “dapper” butch looks I find when I try to google outfit inspiration don’t really fit my personality. I prefer an edgier, street style-esque sort of look, and I want to carry some of that style over into my workwear.”

M July 3, 2018 17 Comments
TV Reviews

I Still Love That Heterosexual Show “GLOW”!

“Step aside, Billie Jean King and Bobbie Riggs! We got a new Battle of the Sexes!”

Erin July 2, 2018 17 Comments
Culture

Monday Roundtable: The First Gay and Trans People We Knew

“Sipping coffee in their sunny drenched kitchen was the first time I really saw myself. I could imagine it. I could see how I could be gay and still… be me.”

the team July 2, 2018 29 Comments
Queer Fashion

Be Hotter Than the Beach Itself in These 24 Plus-Size Swimsuits

This is a collection of some of the cutest, trendiest swimsuits available this season in multiple style categories and cut options in each to cater to different body types. I’ll also be showing off some of my favorite suits!

Reneice Charles July 2, 2018 26 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Celebrating DeWanna Bonner and Candice Dupree’s Basketball Love

We’ve got love and basketball, queer rock camps, Nanette coverage, and more! Happy Sunday!

Ari July 1, 2018 8 Comments
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