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Literature

Things I Read That I Love #251: To Stand in a Shadowless Field in Three Layers of Tweed

Topics include being Midwestern, Second Life, restorative nostalgia, getting an abortion in South Dakota, Chuck E Cheese, Andrew Cunanan, Manson bloggers and so much more!

Riese November 24, 2017 13 Comments
Holigays

OPEN THREAD: Your Internet Friendsgiving Extravaganza

Whether you need company today, solidarity when it comes to family, or just someone to share memes with, we’ve got you covered. Get in here!

Rachel November 23, 2017 65 Comments
TV Reviews

Tessa and Mariah Are Breaking Ground and Mending Hearts on “The Young and The Restless”

It is not a small thing for Y&R to cast Mariah’s love for Tessa in the same mold as one of the show’s great supercouples, Nick and Sharon. It’s a normalizing force for a conservative audience that might not view a same-sex story that way.

Natalie November 23, 2017 13 Comments
Geekery

“Steven Universe: Save the Light” Is a Warm Blanket in a Cold World

A sweet, exciting RPG that’ll give you warm fuzzy feelings and non-binary heart eyes for days.

Jenna November 23, 2017 6 Comments
Book Features Coming Out

How YA Novels Unexpectedly Enabled My Own Bisexual Revelation

I wonder why the story of a bisexual teenage boy is the one that allowed me to explicitly consider my identity as a bisexual adult woman for the first time.

Jackie Hedeman November 22, 2017 26 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Disney Unveils Its First “Boy Princess” and CW Gets Ready To Gay Up Its DC Crossover

Plus the full trailer for The Chi, another lesbian sports superstar, Demi on the red carpet with Danica Roem, and Sarah Paulson is as busy as ever.

Heather Hogan November 22, 2017 28 Comments
TV Reviews

“Marvel’s Runaways” Hasn’t Achieved Its Full Gay Potential Yet, but It’s Already a Thrilling Ride

Karolina finds herself at a horrible frat party, and something magical happens. She sees two women making out on the dance floor. She pauses, stares, transfixed. The scene captures that moment of knowing and not knowing something all at once.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 22, 2017 9 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Annie Clark Works On Her Dribble

Also, Lena Waithe met Obama, Sara Ramirez is trying to actually kill you and Lauren Jauregui sent you a flirtatious text message.

Stef November 22, 2017 23 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: Trusting Gender Traitors Is Never Dangerous

Take your gender treachery to the next level with these gifts for watching, reading, playing, and giving.

Creatrix Tiara November 22, 2017 10 Comments
Alex puts her arms around a confused and sad Kara
TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 307 Recap: Make it Reign

Kara has an unexpected visitor, Sam discovers more about her past, Alex is criminally underused, and Lena is MIA.

Valerie Anne November 21, 2017 34 Comments
Gender

PHOTOESSAY: Transgender Day of Remembrance in West Hollywood

For Transgender Day of Remembrance, I went to the City of West Hollywood’s event and talked to some of the community and those elected to serve about what TDoR means to them, what they’re doing to fight for the living, and what we can do every day.

Molly November 21, 2017 5 Comments
Coming Out First Person

29 Slightly Melodramatic Fears and Insecurities of a Baby Dyke

“There aren’t as many hairy, feminist lesbians as I was led to believe.”

Zo Watt November 21, 2017 103 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

Friendsgiving Challenge #3: Let’s Talk (Not) Turkey

You’re looking for an impressive quick-cooking, small-scale main dish that was chosen just for you by Cat Cora her very self? WELL THAT’S THIS.

Cat Cora November 21, 2017 21 Comments
TV Reviews

“Transparent” Without Jeffrey Tambor: More Trans Women, More Potential Revolution

As cis white men are forced out of Hollywood to face repercussions for their actions, this could become an important moment for traditionally marginalized voices to tell stories in ways we’ve never been allowed to before.

Mey November 21, 2017 11 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: Queer Comic Book Movies and the Queer Comic Book Ladies In Them

We’ve seen a lot of canonically queer women in comic book movies lately; here’s the gift guide for those who are thrilled about that development.

Mey November 21, 2017 2 Comments
House & Garden

This Queer House, Vol 8: Baby, It’s Cold Outside

In this month’s This Queer House, I’ll show you how to get your home ready for winter by keeping the warm air in and the cold air out with a DIY draft stopper, as well as a few other helpful tips.

Jenna November 21, 2017 10 Comments
the elephant in the room
Christmas

Six Tips for Dealing with Your Difficult Family Members Over the Holidays

I’m sharing tips and techniques that have been useful to me in the face of conflict for those of you who’ll need to advocate for yourselves in difficult conversations and fight the good fight this holiday season. We can do this. Hopefully one day we won’t have to.

Reneice Charles November 21, 2017 10 Comments
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Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: You’re Just Really Into Books

Gifts for people who are super into books that aren’t, y’know, books. And also some that are.

Ryan Yates November 21, 2017 4 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q

Also.Also.Also: ‘The L Word’ Reboot Has Its Showrunner and It’s Not You and Other Stories for Your Short Week

A showrunner for The L Word BABY!, Airbnb is trying, don’t get hacked, here for imperfect black female protagonists, Smitten Kitchen, queering modern day church, a brief Buffy interlude, and so much more!

Laneia November 20, 2017 20 Comments
TV Reviews

Sara Ramirez’s Kat Sandoval Debuts Even Gayer Than Imagined On “Madam Secretary”

The pocket chain was just the beginning.

Carmen Phillips November 20, 2017 16 Comments
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