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LGBT History

You Should Go: Brush Up Your ’90s Activist History with Lesbians to Watch Out For

The history and art exhibit opens tonight and runs through June 30 at Plummer Park in West Hollywood. Zines! Avengers! Arrests! Street resistance! And a grassroots organizing panel!

Carrie June 2, 2017 21 Comments
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FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Once Again, We Have Made it to Friday

What have you been up to? Is it hot where you are? Do you live in Australia and you’re already tired of hearing northern hemisphere summer? Have you also been glued to Lauren Jauregui’s instagram this week? Does anyone know where my chapstick is?

Rachel June 2, 2017 156 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Mommi Blogging

Today is sunny, with a chance of manspreading – and everything is full of lesbians. It’s the Comment Awards!

Darcy June 2, 2017 41 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Longest Days, Sacred Nights Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Muslim Youth, and So Can You!

It’s Pride month, it’s Ramadan, and it’s time to support queer and trans Muslims. Masjid al-Rabia and Everyone is Gay are here to help!

Carrie June 2, 2017 7 Comments
Movie Reviews

“Wonder Woman” Is Overdue, But She Arrived At Exactly The Right Time

Sword of Athena. Lasso of Truth. Bracelets of Submission. Wonder Woman, at last, on the silver screen.

Heather Hogan June 2, 2017 106 Comments
Music

Exclusive: Slothrust Premiere Sweet New Video For “Pigpen”

Visually, it exists somewhere between a late-90s Smashing Pumpkins video and the Great British Bake-Off on hallucinogens.

Stef June 2, 2017 2 Comments
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Pretty Little Liars Episode 716 Recap: Some Devil

Emison I guess?

Heather Hogan June 1, 2017 60 Comments
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14 Sex Toys That Don’t Look Like Body Parts

Looking for non-representative sex toys? Check out these, shaped like emoji, ice cream, tentacles, unicorns and more.

Ryan Yates June 1, 2017 20 Comments
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New Merch Alert: Gender Traitor Shirts & Basic Autostraddle Muscle Tees Are Here! Also, Some T-Shirts Are On Sale!

You need these.

Sarah June 1, 2017 26 Comments
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Is Tennis Full of Lesbians?

Margaret Court insists that “tennis is full of lesbians.” Is she right?

Ari June 1, 2017 53 Comments
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How to Keep Your Summer Makeup Looking Cool When It’s Hot Hot Hot

It’s getting hot out there! Here’s how to enjoy it without your makeup melting off.

Nora June 1, 2017 28 Comments
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6 Box Wines, Ranked From “Capri-Fun” To “I’ve Had Worse” By 30 Drunk Queers

30+ queers gathered in a room to eat cheese curds and drink box wine. Now I will share the knowledge we obtained with you, because we’re a community and that’s how it works.

Riese June 1, 2017 25 Comments
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Mommi Is the New Daddy

Take it from two experts.

Erin June 1, 2017 188 Comments
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New Canadian LGBTQI Immigration Guidelines May Actually Make Sense, Help People

The Canadian Government’s new guidelines on processing LGBTQI refugees includes more inclusive language and highlights concerns about stereotypes.

Creatrix Tiara May 31, 2017 7 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Wonder Woman Will Save Us From Patriarchal Action Movies and Other Riveting Stories

Stories include lesbian action in the Stitchers promo, Wonder Woman, Game Of Thrones’ potential first lesbian power couple, 15 Lesbian Kisses From Hollywood this one straight guy will Never Forget, TV Diversity not getting better, Syd the Kid, The Handmaid’s Tale, queer love songs and so much more!

Riese May 31, 2017 63 Comments
Politics + Activism

Homophobic Man Beats Lesbian Unconscious On Brooklyn-Bound Q Train

The 27-year-old attacker called his victims ‘dykes’ and ‘faggots’ before attacking them.

Riese May 31, 2017 29 Comments
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PHOTO GALLERY: Queer at Work

Your community gallery for May! Nearly 100 queers doing the work!

Laneia May 31, 2017 54 Comments
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How To Safely Make Yourself Slippery (With Lube!)

Crank up some mood music and let’s get into it!

Laura Mandanas May 31, 2017 5 Comments
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Oh Hey! It’s Alyssa #22: A-Camp!

Hard times or not, there’s no cuter thing to be than queer.

A. Andrews May 31, 2017 33 Comments
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No Filter: Beth Ditto Goes Business Casual

Also, Evan Rachel Wood wore a soldier’s uniform and Lauren Morelli and Samira Wiley took in some magic.

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