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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

43 Women Who Came Out as LGBT, Showed Up or Got Girlfriends In 2016

A look at all the ladies who came out as lesbian, gay, queer, bisexual or otherwise-lady-loving-ladies in 2016! There’s so many!

Riese December 19, 2016 53 Comments
Book Features

Walking and Talking, Kicking and Screaming: An Interview with Ruth Curry of Emily Books

“If I saw my writing career through the eyes of a mediocre white man I’d be, like, that dude would be fucking high on himself constantly.”

Aisha December 19, 2016 5 Comments
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Be the Change: Take Care of Your Community, Take Care of Yourself

When our communities are strong, we are strong. Let’s talk about supporting ourselves to support each other and vice versa.

KaeLyn December 19, 2016 19 Comments
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Playlist: Driving the PCH Desperately Seeking Healing, Also Probably You’re Crying

Sometimes everything falls apart. Sometimes shit hits the fan. Sometimes the only thing that makes sense is doing something that never really does.

Carmen December 19, 2016 7 Comments
Food Lists

22 Beers To Brew At Home (Because Why Go Outside Again, Ever)

I’m ready to take back the heritage that is so rightfully ours, and one way I’m going to do that is by homebrewing my own goddamn beer. With my girlfriend. And her cat. Please join us.

Laura Mandanas December 19, 2016 11 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Is Hoarding Sex Toys

How to have sex when you’re sick, how to tell a partner you want to tie them up, removing shame from masturbation, the secret to successful sex ed and more.

Ryan Yates December 18, 2016 5 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Sitting in Santa’s Lap and It’s Hella Gay, Thank You Very Much

A Christmas song dedicated to the soon-to-be faithless electors I really hope exist, Chelsea Handler on Fortune Feimster’s lap, 23 good memories from 2016 to make you forget about the last few weeks of it, something to look forward to in the new year, a whole lotta pride, and more good gay news!

Carmen December 18, 2016 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

Donald Trump Isn’t President Yet — And There’s Still Time To Stop Him

On Monday, the Electoral College members in every state will convene to cast their votes for the next president. Take action today to ensure they don’t vote for Donald Trump.

Carmen December 17, 2016 41 Comments
Geekery

Here’s What’s On Fire: A Tech News Roundup

Trump’s tech summit is cause for alarm in a dozen ways. Tom Wheeler steps down to give the GOP control over the FCC. And California’s governor is ready to fight the Republican party to save the earth.

A.E. Osworth December 17, 2016 11 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Friend4Friend

“Did Andy tell you yet?”

Archie December 17, 2016 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

North Carolina Republicans Really Hate Democracy, Pass New Laws to Limit Incoming Democratic Governor’s Power

In a last ditch effort to maintain Republican power in North Carolina, Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill today that would limit the power of incoming Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, who unseated McCrory in a contested November election.

Yvonne December 16, 2016 12 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #217: Outcasts, Weirdos, Dweebs, Punks, Shy Kids, Cartoon Fanatics, and Serial Fidgeters

Topics include sleep, “my president was Black,” farm-to-table restaurants, Betsy DeVos, Pee Wee Herman, Journey into the Imagination, Chicago State University and so much more!

Riese December 16, 2016 13 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I’m a Non-Resident Alien, and So Can You!

I have to convince the U.S. government that I am a asset to society! Immigration is stressful! Let’s talk about something else!

Isabel December 16, 2016 166 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Attempts To Keep Plants Alive

This week we’ve got feelings on The Rock, Ben Carson, boobs and so much more!

Bren December 16, 2016 3 Comments
AF+

Interview With My Ex-Girlfriend: Marni

“Even though we broke up for all the reasons, then you see the person you were with and are like, “you wouldn’t do that thing with me, but you’re doing it now, so maybe it wasn’t the thing… it was me.”

Riese December 16, 2016 31 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Top 10 Best Ghosts of 2016

7. The Ghost of Hope for the Future of America

Mey December 16, 2016 19 Comments
Christmas LGBTQ+ Businesses

17 Incredible Indie Online Shops for One-of-a-Kind Gifts to One-of-a-Kind People

Want to support diverse indie creators and makers this holiday season (and all year round)? Great, we’ve got you covered.

Patrice Caldwell December 15, 2016 5 Comments
Culture

The 100 Most Lesbianish First Names, Ranked By Lesbianism

If your name is Alyssa, Nancy, or Kai… I have news for you. That news is that you are gay.

Riese December 15, 2016 277 Comments
Food and Drink

Liquor In The Tough Times: The Fortitude Martini

The performance of luxury is more important to me than ever. Plus you can channel your anger into rimming a glass.

A.E. Osworth December 15, 2016 11 Comments
Relationships

Poly Pocket: Polyamorous In A Monogamous Relationship

Here’s how a 32-year-old Japanese American queer polyamorous Southern Californian does polyamory within functional monogamy.

Ryan Yates December 15, 2016 9 Comments
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