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Politics + Activism

28-Year-Old Chay Reed is the 9th Trans Woman of Color Murdered This Year

Reed, who grew up in Carol City and graduated from American Senior High School, was just 28 years old. She is the sixth trans woman of color under the age of thirty murdered this year, and the eighth Black trans woman murdered this year.

Mey April 23, 2017 8 Comments
Geekery

11 Women Gamers Who Let You Watch Along on YouTube and Twitch

You never have to watch a cis white dude play video games again.

A.E. Osworth April 22, 2017 37 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I Made a Friend!!!

I made a friend! And a blue cake to celebrate!

Ari April 21, 2017 126 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #236: Perhaps One Day We Can Meet and Cry, Face to Face

Topics include Rachel Dolezal, transformative justice, Coachella, true love that isn’t true love at all, a new kind of “crowdsourcing,” Slack, and so much more!

Riese April 21, 2017 20 Comments
Queer Fashion

Heaven is a Place at A-Camp: Masculine-of-Center Looks For The A-Camp May 2017 Dance

When you wanna be “on theme” but not in “full costume,” here are some retro-inspired looks that’ll really impress the ladies in San Junipero.

Riese April 21, 2017 62 Comments
A very small tan and white pup with floppy ears poking over the top of a white laptop with the text "Hey, did you see that comment?!"
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Joining Cindr

We’ve got cosmonauts, laundry tips for misandrist vampires, and a lot of puns about those fellows at Pompeii — too soon?

Darcy April 21, 2017 15 Comments
Pets & Animals

Dogs I’ve Known and Loved

Relax, it’s Friday. Enjoy some dog content.

Erin April 21, 2017 85 Comments
Geekery Shopping

Relevant To Your Interests: All Hail Lumpy Space Princess

Lumpy Space Princess makes me happy. That’s all.

A.E. Osworth April 21, 2017 11 Comments
Gender

You Need Help: My Mom Supports My Bisexuality, but Not My Butchness

Kristin of Everyone Is Gay and My Kid Is Gay gives advice for a 16-year-old and her mom trying to deal with coming out as bisexual and gender nonconforming!

Kristin April 20, 2017 25 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: A Link Roundup with Gifs and Lesbians and At Least One Controversial Essay, Plus More Stuff

Ijeoma Oluo interviews Rachel Dolezal, gentrification, republican trans women, Poly Styrene, that NYT piece, an update on my swimsuit situation and even more!

Laneia April 20, 2017 52 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Marvel Says “Black Panther” Features Gal Pals, Not Lesbians!

A new Broad City short shows Abbi and Ilana enjoying this day, Tig Notaro talks about SNL stealing her material, Jane Lynch is done having sex, a peek at KStew’s directorial debut, and a new lesbian friend for Quinn on season three of UNreal.

Heather Hogan April 20, 2017 17 Comments
Queer Pregnancy

Aspiring Queer Mom Seeks Black Sperm Donor, Can’t Find Too Many

I am not white, and I don’t particularly want white kids. I definitely do not want to pay for white sperm.

Brittney Thornburley April 20, 2017 36 Comments
Camp Queer Fashion

Heaven is a Place at A-Camp: Femme Looks For The A-Camp May 2017 Dance

The A-Camp dance theme this May is Heaven is Place On Earth, so I want to see everyone in their best Billy Idol, Rhythm Nation, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Beals, Ronald Reagan, Paula Abdul, Jem & The Holograms drag.

Mey April 20, 2017 34 Comments
Relationships

Poly Pocket: If You Don’t Take Care Of Yourself, It Just Doesn’t Work

“I have a relationship to myself first. If that relationship isn’t solid and healthy I’m not good with anyone.”

Ryan Yates April 20, 2017 1 Comment
Visual Art

“Kings & Queens In Their Castles” Captures Queers At Home

Sometimes you have to step outside to remember who you are and who you want to be. And sometimes, you have to retreat to the epicentre of yourself, surrounded by whatever environment you can create.

Ryan Yates April 20, 2017 7 Comments
Geekery

Gayme Night: Gather Your Party, Let’s Play Dungeons and Dragons

So you’re Dungeons-and-Dragons-curious but you’ve never given it a try? Here’s how to get started DMing your very own Gayme.

A.E. Osworth April 20, 2017 39 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Episode 711 Recap: A Baby Born in a Madhouse

Paige and Ali and Emily are caught in a decade-old love triangle that’s still got teeth.

Heather Hogan April 19, 2017 36 Comments
Geekery

The Science March Is this Week; Let’s Unite to End Run Trump’s Awful Budget

President Trump doesn’t set the budget; Congress does. And all 435 seats in the House and 34 out of 100 seats in the Senate will be up for midterm elections next year.

Laura Mandanas April 19, 2017 14 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Shannon Purser Is Bisexual: Stranger Things’ Star Is Her Own Justice for Barb

“I don’t normally do this, but I figure now is just as good a time as any to get personal. I’ve only just recently come out as bisexual to my family and friends. It’s something I am still processing and trying to understand.”

Heather Hogan April 19, 2017 20 Comments
Webcomics

Oh Hey! It’s Alyssa #19: Notorious George

George. The light that never goes out.

A. Andrews April 19, 2017 9 Comments
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