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Politics + Activism

Five Lessons Today’s Queer Activists Can Learn From ACT UP

Five lessons that start to explore just how much we can learn from our queer and trans forebears in AIDS activism.

Adrian May 17, 2017 8 Comments
Geekery

The 13 Stages of Klub Deer, In Robots

I’d like to think that all of us are exactly where we’re supposed to be right now, doing exactly what we’re supposed to be doing. And if what’s required of you right now is to look at gifs of dancing robots, so be it.

Laura Mandanas May 17, 2017 10 Comments
Webcomics

Oh Hey! It’s Alyssa #21: Nothin’ To See Here

It’s been one of those days where everyone seems to stare.

A. Andrews May 17, 2017 16 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: This Is Not Brittani Nichols’ Problem

Also, Janelle Monáe gave a commencement address, Abby Wambach got married and Jasika Nicole has a new food dance for you.

Stef May 17, 2017 7 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 221 Recap: The Present Is Female

Welcome home, Cat Grant!

Valerie Anne May 16, 2017 42 Comments
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Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Support Queer Camp Comics With “As the Crow Flies”

“This is honestly one of the best comics about identity and finding community and yourself that I’ve ever read.”

Mey May 16, 2017 2 Comments
Health

Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Melton Are Gay Christian Married!

What a weekend for gay weddings, eh?

Heather Hogan May 16, 2017 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

Here’s How Queer and Trans People of Color Are Resisting Gentrification and Displacement

Lots of people are talking about gentrification, but who’s actually doing something about it? Queer and trans people of color, of course. In Oakland and Seattle, QTPOC are creating visionary solutions to combat gentrification and reclaim land for communities of color.

Neesha Powell-Twagirumukiza May 16, 2017 31 Comments
LGBT History

Let’s Talk About Dionysus, Genderqueer God of Partying and Pride

If you want a god of sex, wine and smashing the gender binary into little tiny pieces you might want to try Dionysus.

Siobhan May 16, 2017 22 Comments
LGBT History

12 Lesbian Resorts You Could Visit This Summer If You Have A Time Machine

Hot women-only hotels, resorts and cabins to check out in Ohio, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Palm Springs, Delaware, Key West and Montana — just be sure to check in before 1998.

Riese May 16, 2017 26 Comments
House & Garden

Helping You Help Yourself #52

Being friends with anyone, taking action on typos in your books, negotiating down debt, houses for owls and more!

Rachel May 15, 2017 4 Comments
Health

Diana Taurasi Is Gay (and Gay Married to Former WNBA Teammate Penny Taylor)

“That was our special thing,” Taurasi said yesterday. “We never kept it secret, we just didn’t want that to be an issue ever.”

Heather Hogan May 15, 2017 38 Comments
Geekery

Add Queer & Trans Developers to One 52-Hour Train Ride, Get Rad Inclusive Games

Whether through choices in game design or getting to know other queer attendees, many of us found Train Jam to be an amazing opportunity to express our identities, learn new skills, and build valuable community.

Creatrix Tiara May 15, 2017 5 Comments
TV Reviews

Netflix’s Anne of Green Gables Can’t Even Be Saved By Canonical Queerness

“Anne With An E” isn’t even good television, and it’s absolutely not “Anne of Green Gables.”

Heather Hogan May 15, 2017 92 Comments
Food Lists

15 Tea Recipes That’ll Make You Feel Like a Potions Master

You can brew them in a cauldron or not; up to you.

Heather Hogan May 15, 2017 7 Comments
Comedy

Let’s Kickstart LinkedIn: More Internet Haikus

This round we cover @horse_ebooks, Mike Pence’s horse tweet, beige cardigan, astrological autofills, and more!

Erin May 15, 2017 19 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Kissing Away Lesbian Stereotypes

Exploring lesbian identity beyond stereotypes, freeing Black moms on National Mama’s Bail Out Day, telling conversion therapy to GTFO, Brazilians kissing for LGBT rights, the first third-gender marker on state ID’s in Oregon, and more!

KaeLyn May 14, 2017 31 Comments
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NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is An Antidote

What type of love addict are you? How one woman’s disability impacted her queer dating life, popular sex toys by state, challenging fatphobia and more.

Ryan Yates May 14, 2017 7 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Alia Shawkat is Bisexual: “Arrested Development” Star Casually Comes Out

“I consider myself bisexual, and I think balancing my male and female energies has been a big part of me growing as an actor.”

Heather Hogan May 13, 2017 39 Comments
Geekery

3 Apps to Help You Make the World Better

Three more apps made for the Resistance as we continue to rail against the corrupt white nationalist regime that has taken hold in the U.S.

A.E. Osworth May 13, 2017 2 Comments
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