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On Being Gay at One of America’s Most Anti-Gay Schools

A former student’s tale of coming-out as gay at Liberty University raises interesting questions about the place of LGBT people in conservative, evangelical Christianity.

Rose April 6, 2013 24 Comments
Food Lists Holigays

Ode to My Pantry: Easter Eggs

Or more accurately, Easter egg leftovers.

Kristen April 1, 2013 10 Comments
Jewish Holidays Recipes

Get Baked for Passover: Homemade Chocolate Covered Matzo

There was no chance I’d find any matzo in Venezuela, so when Passover rolled around we decided to make some of our own!

Araguaney R. Da Silva March 29, 2013 6 Comments
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College Lesbianage Class of 2016: Out Like a Lion

The lesbianagettes have made it to Spring break and are finally in the home stretch. Let’s check in to see how they handled exams and what they’re doing to relax.

Lesbianage March 29, 2013 9 Comments
Jewish Holidays Recipes

Get Baked for Passover: Matzo Caramel Crunch

Riese’s lesbian Jewish mom made you a very special Passover treat!

Riese March 28, 2013 28 Comments
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Queer Girl City Guide: San Francisco

An epic guide to San Francisco for locals and visitors and newbies written by two girls who have been here for a really really long time.

Carissa March 26, 2013 86 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: St. Petersburg, Russia

“Though it’s got its share of pros and cons, the memories you make in this gorgeous city will stick with you forever.”

Alea March 15, 2013 19 Comments
School

Columbia Students Steal Nutella And The NYT Thinks It’s The Onion

In which Columbia students “steal” Nutella, the NYT cracks us up, Vanessa brainstorms Nutella-themed band names and we ask you what food you most wish you could steal from an American university’s dining hall in a soup container or other receptacle.

Vanessa March 8, 2013 51 Comments
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“Is She Gay? Should I Ask Her?”: Advice To Moms Who Have Queer Daughters

A mom turned to an internet message board to ask how she should handle the fact that her daughter is a lesbian and people actually responded and gave great advice. Then we wanted to give some advice, too.

Vanessa March 8, 2013 104 Comments
School

How Do We Make Sense of This? Breaking Down Our Campus Rape Problem

A former campus activist explains why universities are getting away with not seriously addressing rape on campus, and why they need to start.

Carmen February 27, 2013 46 Comments
School

College Lesbianage Class of 2016: Winter Wunderkinds

This month’s update finds our Lesbianagelings finishing up their finals and heading back to their homelands. What have they learned about the world and themselves during this first semester of college?

Lesbianage February 21, 2013 8 Comments
Holigays Recipes

Get Baked: Vegan Hamantaschen for Purim

“I hadn’t eaten hamantaschen since going vegan almost nine years ago, which makes no sense because there’s no excuse not to veganize all baked goods all the time.”

Stef February 21, 2013 32 Comments
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Lake County Middle School Invents Time Machine, Returns With Backwards Views on Gay-Straight Alliances

“Others spoke out against the alliance, saying the real issue is bullying. Students, they said, would not find the support they need in a gay-straight group.”

Rachel February 19, 2013 17 Comments
Travel

Queer City Guide: Perth, Western Australia

“There are heaps of places to hang out and meet likeminded “Perthonalities.” Not to mention the beaches and forests here are goddamn beautiful.”

Sam February 15, 2013 32 Comments
Music Valentine's Day

Just For You: A Hot Valentine’s Mix by Ellie Herring

Guaranteed to steam up your Valentine’s situation. Featuring Tegan & Sara, Grimes, Montgomery Clunk and more.

Crystal February 14, 2013 10 Comments
Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Swoon Central: Poets Talking About Their Favorite Love Poems

Poets write about their favorite love poems, but surprisingly, no predictable choices show up on the list.

Hansen February 14, 2013 15 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Valentine's Day

Make A Thing: So Many Handmade Valentines!

Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards to replace anything you were thinking of buying from a grocery store.

Hansen February 12, 2013 8 Comments
Holigays

Style Thief: Valentine’s Day Edition

We’re stripping down eight extra special queer style icons in this extra special Valentine’s Day edition of Style Thief.

Lizz February 11, 2013 17 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: Tampa, Florida

“Tampa is totally fun and fierce and fabulous.”

Ria February 5, 2013 29 Comments
NSFW Sunday Valentine's Day

28 Super Lesbosexy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

From floggers to legwarmers to boyshorts to candles to lip venom to strap-ons to so much more — 28 ideas for your special queer someone this Valentine’s Day Season.

Riese February 4, 2013 21 Comments
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