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The Fosters Episode 413 Recap: It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

Stef has had it, y’all.

Lucy Hallowell February 15, 2017 42 Comments
Webcomics

Foolish Child #16: Black Current Events Month

“You keep using a weird combination of words. ‘Post’ and ‘racial’ implies that race is no longer an issue.”

Dickens February 15, 2017 14 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Rhea Butcher Brought You These Roses

Also, Holland Taylor took Sarah Paulson to a very fancy eating establishment, Janelle Monáe went to outer space, and Meredith Graves chose her Grammy red carpet selfie very wisely.

Stef February 15, 2017 14 Comments
First Person Issues

How Whitney Houston Taught Me the Greatest Love of All For My Queer Black Self

My journey to self-love through the influence of Whitney Houston’s life and music.

Reneice Charles February 15, 2017 50 Comments
Maggie is smiling and Alex stands next to her, nervous
TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 212 Recap: The Lily Means I Dare You to Love Me

Alex comes out to her friends. Lena sends Kara ten billion roses.

Valerie Anne February 14, 2017 103 Comments
Gender

JoJo Striker is Third Trans Woman of Color Murdered in the U.S. This Year

Unfortunately, we weren’t able to report on this murder earlier because Striker was disrespected and misgendered by police and media in death.

Mey February 14, 2017 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

How To Oppose Secretary of Labor Nominee Andy Puzder With Your Phone and Your Friends

Andy Puzder is an ethical nightmare! If you or someone you know lives in Tennessee, Wyoming, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Louisiana, Indiana, Utah, Kansas or Alaska, you or that person can make a real difference in his confirmation.

Carrie February 14, 2017 6 Comments
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A-Camp Spring 2017: It’s Time To Donate and/or Apply For Camperships!

Read these essays and feel inspired to apply for and/or donate to the campership fund for our May 2017 camp in Wisconsin!

the team February 14, 2017 8 Comments
First Person

Feelings Rookie: A Tribute to Love

When the world feels dark, we have to find the light where we can and hold onto it. This is a story about a bright, shining spot of goodness: My Granny.

Molly Priddy February 14, 2017 16 Comments
Sex

View From The Top: The Thing About Sadism

I want to break things — holes, walls, people. I want to feel the begging in my pelvis and let it ignite the fire under me to burn bright up my spine and light up all my colors.

Sinclair Sexsmith February 14, 2017 43 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Cucumber Quest Is the Adorable All-Ages Fantasy You Need to Read

Beautiful art, even more beautiful colors, perfect character and world design, and epic RPG-style storytelling.

Mey February 14, 2017
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft Love + Sex

The Mythology of Us

People often describe fate by saying “the stars aligned,” and that’s true. Our planets collaborated through the alchemy of our bodies that night. Our bodies aligned, the stars aligned.

Cecelia February 14, 2017 18 Comments
Book Lists

14 Comics That Celebrate Female Friendship For Galentine’s Day

These comics and graphic novels make women’s friendships the focus.

Courtney Hilden February 13, 2017 12 Comments
Book Lists

8 Queer Sci-Fi Books To Read Right Now

From hard and soft sci-fi to military sci-fi to space opera: here are eight (gay) books you should add to your reading list.

Casey February 13, 2017 52 Comments
Comedy

17 (More) Realistic Ways to Break Anyone Down

Like last time, as we proceed in the comments, remember the severity or levity of your hypotheticals might feed the power a person has over you. Tread carefully, and let’s have fun.

Erin February 13, 2017 44 Comments
An animated rendering of a black woman in an orange jumpsuit reaching for the hand of a Middle Eastern woman in hijab and with her left leg and arm amputated. The text above them says "Disability justice means resisting togther from solitary cells to open-air prisons," and the text below them says "To exist is to resist."
Politics + Activism

Be the Change: Six Disabled Activists On Why the Resistance Must Be Accessible

A roundtable with disabled advocates, leaders, and protesters on how they came to activism, building an inclusive movement, and resources you should know about.

Carrie February 13, 2017 14 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Love + Sex

Homemade Weed Lube Will Get Your Love Pocket Stoned For Valentine’s Day

Chocolate might give a temporary sugar rush, but this DIY weed lube will keep your vagina high all night long.

Danielle February 13, 2017 20 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Will Kiss You in the Name of Gay Rights Even If You’re Not on Her Football Team

LGBT rights legislation has been introduced in Georgia, Jazz Jennings is a literal doll, Peru just got taken by storm by a bunch of gay people making out, everyone hates Republicans including Republicans, gay AFL players, and more good gay news!

Carmen February 12, 2017 7 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Is Squirting

Sex, drugs and music in your brain; watersports; coming out as a queer feminist stripper; and more!

Ryan Yates February 12, 2017 26 Comments
Geekery

How To Use The Internet To Contact Your Representatives (Even When the Phone Lines Are Jammed)

Not all of us have 12 hours to redial and redial and redial every single phone number for every single district office for every single one of our representatives, so here’s some advice that might help you get your message through to your representatives.

Keely February 11, 2017 12 Comments
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