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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
Webcomics

Baopu #33: Quiet Night Thoughts

A visual interpretation of a poem by Li Bai.

Yao Xiao May 13, 2017 6 Comments
TV Reviews

“13 Reasons Why” Is Messed Up and Bad, Also Has a Lesbian Character

I would’ve preferred “13 Reasons Why Hannah Baker Murdered Bryce Walker But Shouldn’t Go To Prison For It.”

Riese May 12, 2017 69 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Packing for Camp

Women laughing with salad, killer vaginas, and shiny-haired counselors from the camp days of yore: it’s the Comment Awards!

Darcy May 12, 2017 22 Comments
Comedy

10 Stupid Questions With 10 Hilarious Queer Women, Part 2

Would you rather be drowned in Jello or suffocated by cheesecake?

Kai May 12, 2017 7 Comments
Music

Amandla Stenberg’s Glorious Quest For World Domination Continues With Their Music Video Debut

You knew when the time came for Amandla Stenberg to star in their own music video, they would also direct it and edit it.

Heather Hogan May 12, 2017 9 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Help Me Pick New Specs Also Yay It’s Friday!

I need some help picking out new gay eyeglasses and also it’s Friday so come in here and get some love!

KaeLyn May 12, 2017 137 Comments
Bow ties
Queer Fashion

A Total Beginner’s Guide To Bow Ties

If you’re ready to jump on the bow tie bandwagon, this guide will help get you started.

Baylea Jones May 12, 2017 16 Comments
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