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Geekery

This Sure Feels Like the Beginning of the End of Net Neutrality

Today, Trump’s new FCC chairman went to town on net neutrality and decided that four companies (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Comcast) have a total pass to divide up the internet.

A.E. Osworth February 3, 2017 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

How I Escaped Christofascism and Other FAQs From You, Answered

After I wrote “I Was Trained for the Culture Wars in Home School, Awaiting Someone Like Mike Pence as a Messiah,” readers had a lot of questions for me. While I’m working on follow up pieces, I wanted to answer some of the most common questions and provide some explanation.

Kieryn Darkwater February 3, 2017 27 Comments
Person with legs resting on coffee table, watching a television showing an approaching tornado
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: We’re In the Eye of a Hurricane So Just Chill Out With Me

I wanna’ know how you’re doing, friends, and what you’re up to, and everything about your life! Come hang with me! (And, yes, there are baby dino pics in here if you were wondering.)

KaeLyn February 3, 2017 246 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Might Know the Meaning of Life

Queer pirates, spooning, Harry Potter puns, A-Camp virgins, and your gorgeous kitchens!

Darcy February 3, 2017 8 Comments
Geekery

Relevant To Your Interests: You, Too, Can Paint Minis for Gaming and Escapism

Combat the doldrums by painting tiny people and buildings!

A.E. Osworth February 3, 2017 11 Comments
Queer Fashion

What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 9

This time I cover Trump’s America: Day 1, Day 2, and End of Week 1.

Erin February 3, 2017 26 Comments
A woman holds up a black and white sign in a large crowd at an airport protest that reads "Immigrants are welcome here."
Politics + Activism

Queer Crip Love Fest: I Wanted This Country to Be Better

“After any terrorist attack, we’re all sitting on the imaginary couch together being like, ‘Please don’t be brown, please don’t be brown, please don’t be brown.’ And it’s not even a joke.”

Carrie February 2, 2017 11 Comments
Geekery Politics + Activism

Brianna Wu Is Here, Queer and Running for Congress in Massachusetts

“In the Trump era there’s no room for benchwarmers. Seven out of nine of our representatives are white men in a supposedly progressive state. I think we can find room for a feisty feminist.”

A.E. Osworth February 2, 2017 39 Comments
Geekery

“Nurse Love Addiction” Is An Adorable Queer Nightmare

“There are mysteries, superpowers, violence, cosplay, and potentially even some romantic cannibalism if you make the wrong (right?) choices.”

dufrau February 2, 2017 28 Comments
Music

Playlist: Black Queer Music History Pt. 1 (Early 20th Century)

Black queer artists have been killing the game forever. Check out what they were doing in the early 20th century.

Ari February 2, 2017 5 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit: Wonder and Humility

Reading as a cure for monotony, boredom, and almost-death; books about living in oppressive religious cults; what Roxane Gay is reading right now and more.

Ryan Yates February 2, 2017 5 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Satellite of Love: Queer Horoscopes for February 2017

“Eclipses are times when our ordinary lives are interrupted, when we’re asked to reckon with hidden desires and motivations, secrets long buried, and unexpected breakthroughs and revelations.”

Corina Dross February 2, 2017 13 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Ellen Suspects Donald Trump Didn’t Grasp the Heart of “Finding Dory” and Other Pop Culture Stories

Topics include Beyonce having twins (idk if you heard), Ellen’s excellent summary of “Finding Dory,” the GLAAD awards, Ruby Rose’s sex life, Steven Universe’s artistic resistance, Lea Delaria’s pussy diet, the future of queer cinema and so much more!

Riese February 1, 2017 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

Neil Gorsuch Is Trump’s Nominee for Supreme Court Justice, Also a Real Slimeball

Neil Gorsuch has the potential to preside over crucial LGBT-related cases in the next few years, and he’s considered farther to the right than Scalia was.

Yvonne February 1, 2017 9 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Fosters Episode 411 Recap: A Bunch of Bananas

The Fosters and all their friends and lovers go to the hospital. The least dramatic thing that happens is Jesús getting his head drilled open.

Lucy Hallowell February 1, 2017 47 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Samira Wiley And Lauren Morelli Make Some New Friends

Also, Sara Quin is FaceTiming with her cats and Be Steadwell has an accomplice for hotel selfies.

Stef February 1, 2017 10 Comments
Webcomics

Foolish Child #15: The State of America

“Do you have one that says fascism?”

Dickens February 1, 2017 18 Comments
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Hey Brits, it’s LGBT History Month! Here Are the Best Events to Check Out

Your guide to LGBT History Month events that don’t suck.

Heather Davidson February 1, 2017 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rebel Girls: 33 Badass Women Leading the Resistance (On Twitter)

Come for the snark. Stay for the real-ass news and advice about how to take back our country.

Carmen February 1, 2017 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

A Running List of Programs and Resources the Trump Administration Plans to Cut Down, Eliminate or Privatize

We have so much to lose.

Rachel January 31, 2017 25 Comments
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