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Rebel Girls: “The Crunk Feminist Collection” is the New Year’s Read Feminists Need

This is the year the resistance takes shape. And for feminists looking for a roadmap, The Crunk Feminist Collection is the newly-printed guidebook that sets the path.

Carmen January 4, 2017 6 Comments
Webcomics

Foolish Child #13: New Year, New You!

How about a new president-elect? How about a whole new world on another planet entirely?

Dickens January 4, 2017 11 Comments
TV Lists

The Best and Worst LGBTQ TV Characters of 2016

2016 was the best of times and the worst of times. JK, it was the absolute worst of times. A lot of queer women died on TV. But a lot of them kissed and made googly eyes at each other too.

the team January 4, 2017 280 Comments
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Mariah Brown, “Sister Wives” Daughter Comes Out in Emotional and Powerful Episode

Brown called a family meeting, and after a few tense moments where she said “You guys are freaking out, which is making me freak out,” she came out by saying “I’m gay.”

Mey January 4, 2017 21 Comments
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No Filter: Welcome To Jasika Nicole’s Caucasian House

Also, Evan Rachel Wood and Kate Moennig are causing shenanigans and Brittani Nichols got smacked in the face with a tail.

Stef January 4, 2017 13 Comments
Sex

View From The Top: From Physical to Psychological

“But when we changed the game a little, and added just a few little things, our play soared to new mountain summits I hadn’t even known we could reach, or let alone want.”

Sinclair Sexsmith January 3, 2017 13 Comments
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“Pride” is the Uplifting Story of LGBTQ Activism and Solidarity We All Need Right Now

Let this movie warm your heart and jerk your tears as we stumble into 2017.

Heather Davidson January 3, 2017 28 Comments
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Drawn to Comics: The 10 Best Comics of 2016

While the world was burning down, there was still some light in the world, and these comics provided a lot of that light.

Mey January 3, 2017 11 Comments
Lesbian Weddings

Letting the Team Down: Failing at Gay Marriage

“For all of our joint bank accounts and shared wardrobes, for all our talk of travel and home loans, of potential babies – she was right, it was just a piece of paper, easily crumpled and lost with no consequence.”

Gem January 3, 2017 51 Comments
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Feelings Rookie: New Year, New You?

I refuse to make a New Year’s resolution. I can’t buy into that idea anymore, because I know it only sets me up for failure.

Molly Priddy January 3, 2017 16 Comments
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10 Poison-Free Alternatives To Foods and Drinks With Poison In Them

Chocolate Mousse tastes WAY better without sedatives.

Riese January 2, 2017 80 Comments
Book Lists

Top 10 Queer and Feminist Books of 2016

Read these f*cking books.

Ryan Yates January 2, 2017 20 Comments
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Politics + Activism

Be the Change: 5 Tips for Queer Activists Charging Into 2017

If taking action against Trump’s presidency is part of your 2017 resolutions/game plan, consider these tips!

KaeLyn January 2, 2017 9 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Going to Fort Lauderdale, As Gay Dames So Often Do

Some woke carols you should still know all the words to, a new ad campaign featuring trans models in Fort Lauderdale, good news for LGBTQ youth in Maine, a rabbi we can all believe in, a Mormon Tabernacle Choir member we can all believe in, and a dame we can all aspire to fall in love with. Happy Sunday Funday!

Carmen January 1, 2017 5 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Knows What Will Help With Your Hangover

A history of pubic hair, moving on in arguments with a partner, flying with your sex toys and more.

Ryan Yates January 1, 2017 8 Comments
Geekery

11 Political Podcasts For The Turbulent Trump Times Ahead

A reader writes: “I want frank, in-depth discussion — I’m still not really ready for jokes. Any thoughts?”

A.E. Osworth December 31, 2016 31 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: What I Want In 2017

A list of things I want for 2017.

Megan Praz December 31, 2016 15 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #218: Like Flirting With A Sad Encyclopedia.

Topics include Supreme streetwear, covering the Donald Trump campaign, yearning to leave the suburbs, Monica Lewinsky, David Foster Wallace, exotic dancing and more!

Riese December 30, 2016 143 Comments
Visual Art

Vision Boarding the Hell Out of 2017

We spent some time making vision boards for 2017 because we needed the therapy. And the hope.

Laneia December 30, 2016 48 Comments
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NEW YEAR’S OPEN THREAD: What’s Your Resolution?

These are our resolutions. What are yours?

Carmen December 30, 2016 180 Comments
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