Poly Pocket: Queer Platonic Love
How a a 28-year-old Chicana pansexual cis woman living in the Midwest, working in the sex industry, and in a long-term queer platonic relationship does poly.
Here’s How Trump’s Administration Is Already Targeting America’s Most Vulnerable
From immigrants to refugees to Native land to the denizens of Chicago and more, Trump’s already making it very clear who he plans to hurt with the power of his office. A few months ago they were bigoted campaign promises; now they’re very quickly becoming terrifying reality.
Republicans Are Gutting Regulations and the Only Winners Will Be the Super Rich
Republicans in Congress, emboldened by Trump’s promise to support them carte blanche, are moving swiftly to destroy the federal regulations the Obama administration put in place to protect the environment, the economy, and public education.
Pop Culture Fix: “Supergirl” Is Getting Super Gay(er) for Valentine’s Day
Jill Soloway is creating some radical feminist sleeper cells, Carrie Brownstein would like to share her favorite high school albums with you, Shonda Rhimes is up to something, Hidden Figures got a Best Picture nomination and Viola Davis got her third Oscar nod, there’s a real lesbian-looking movie coming to Canada in time for Valentine’s Day, and oh so many other things.
How To Stop Tom Price From Becoming Health and Human Services Secretary With Your Phone and Your Friends
Who needs to call: people who live in Utah, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Wyoming, Texas, South Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Louisiana.
Donald Trump Is President and I’m Adopting My Own Daughter
I choose her every minute of the day, and I will continue to choose her regardless of what the future brings. I choose her. For her, I will play the game and sign the papers, and ask the court to bless what we know is already true.
Bottoms Up: Denial
I don’t always play to get off. Sometimes denial is exactly what I want.
No Filter: Janelle Monáe Means Business
All of your favorite queer humans participated in protests this week, including Halsey, Samira Wiley, Be Steadwell and Jen Richards.
Oh Hey! It’s Alyssa #14: Lady Warriors
March on, Lady Warriors! And if you can’t, don’t worry. You’re valid and I see you.
Drawn to Comics: 8 Queer/Feminist Comics to Get Your Friends Into Comics
I’ve got some good news for Grace and good news for you: not all comics are about Batman!
Trump Launches Reign Of Terror With Anti-Abortion Executive Order, Also Other Orders
Since Trump has officially taken office, he has signed several executive orders, one that puts women’s lives in danger all across the world. Today he signed executive orders to continue construction of Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.
“Supergirl” Episode 209 Recap: Chase the Morning
The world is full of horrible things and the mayor is a giant snake-monster and the hellmouth is open but Maggie slept over!
I Rewatched “Lip Service” and Now I Feel a Whole Lot Better About the Current State of Lesbian TV
Is this show really only six years old? It feels like a lifetime ago.
28 Hats I Wore When I Thought I Was Straight, Ranked from Gay to Gayest
If the hat fits, wear it.
How We’re Planning to Stay Strong, Defend Community While Resisting Donald Trump
“I’m ready to have an open heart and open mind and be ready to participate and show up for my community.”
VIDEO! Getting In Bed With Kristin #2: Doomsday
Last week we got in bed to talk about Doomsday aka our feelings and concerns surrounding the inauguration and all that is to follow. Watch to see if we ever got out of bed again! (Spoiler: We did, we marched, etc.)
Helping You Help Yourself #43
Online therapy, figuring out whether your plant is dead, tax prep, sending faxes and more!
Playlist: Gay Broadway Morning
Every song on this playlist is a little push forward for you, reminding you that you are perfect just as you are. Now go out there and live loud just like a musical theatre enthusiast should!
Help Stop Betsy DeVos from Becoming Education Secretary With Your Phone And Your Friends
Who needs to call: people who live in Tennessee, Wyoming, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Louisiana, Indiana, Utah, Kansas and Alaska. Who needs to act? Everyone who knows anyone who lives in these states.
10 More Disabled Women Who Are Making Political Noise
In honor of all the other crips I saw in the streets on the Women’s March on Washington, of every disabled woman who’s had it with lip service and wants to make sure this movement belongs to all of us, here are ten more who are already preparing the way.