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Relationships

Poly Pocket: Being As Direct As Possible

Here’s how a 23-year-old native and Jewish queer trans woman with Cerebral Palsy living in Baltimore and dating a few people does poly.

Ryan Yates November 17, 2016 12 Comments
First Person

I Am Excited About My Future And This President Won’t Change That: A List

I’m excited about my future. I’m a little nervous also, but I’m more excited than nervous, because just as the seasons change, our president will as well.

Ari November 17, 2016 35 Comments
Politics + Activism

Oakland Lesbian Couple and Their Son Murdered By Former LGBT Activist

Lesbian wives Patricia Wright and Charlotte Reed and their 19-year-old son Benny Diambu-Wright suffered fatal knife and gunshot wounds at the hands of 61-year-old Dana Rivers, a former schoolteacher and well-known transgender activist.

Riese November 16, 2016 64 Comments
Politics + Activism

Trump’s Potential Appointees Are Truly Deplorables in Search of a Basket

A look at what’s happening with the process of choosing people for the president-elect’s cabinet, and how dangerous they are (very).

Rachel November 16, 2016 24 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Ellen DeGeneres Becomes First Out Lesbian Entertainer to Get Presidential Medal of Freedom, Should Maybe Just Be President

Ellen DeGeneres becomes the second living out lesbian to get a Presidential Medal of Honor, let’s all just hold hands and re-watch San Junipero, Wanda Sykes says “fuck you” to pro-Trump hecklers, someone from Fifth Harmony kisses a girl and other important stories!

Riese November 16, 2016 13 Comments
Queer Fashion Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, Be The Raging Feminist Killjoy Your Family Fears with FASHION

Why not bring the fight to them? Wear your heart and your guts and your politics on your sleeve. And across your chest, and on your head.

Laneia November 16, 2016 30 Comments
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Fool’s Journey: A Tarot Spread For The Revolution

A tarot spread to encourage you to explore your hopes and your fears, your skills and your role in the fight for social justice.

Beth November 16, 2016 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

PHOTOESSAY: #NoDAPL Day of Action, Los Angeles

Polaroids of LA’s #NoDAPL protest on November 15, 2016.

Molly November 16, 2016 6 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Ruby Rose, Jessica Origliasso And This Bear Are Gonna Get Through This Thing

Who’s got two thumbs and is still desperately clinging to videos of AzMarie Livingston’s face to get through the day?! This guy.

Stef November 16, 2016 11 Comments
Webcomics

Oh Hey! It’s Alyssa #9: Scraped Knee

Eff Trump, amirite? Here’s a story that has nothing to do with him! Yay!

A. Andrews November 16, 2016 10 Comments
Geekery Politics + Activism

17 Science Gifs To Give You Peace, Give You Strength

We will take down white supremacy like sulphuric acid on toilet paper.

Laura Mandanas November 16, 2016 31 Comments
Community

A+ Inbox LIVE! Podcast #16: We Had Each Other

A post-election processing and planning podcast! You sent your questions and we’ve got some answers, and feelings.

Laneia November 15, 2016 33 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Supergirl Episode 206 Recap: You Can Feel Your Heart Breaking And That Means It’s Still Beating

Alex comes out and goes after the girl.

Valerie Anne November 15, 2016 116 Comments
Sex

Bottoms Up: Be Your Own Submissive

“When I’m alone, and the world feels like it’s ending, for whom do I do service?”

Ari November 15, 2016 7 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

“Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation” Is The Book For Right Now

Is there enough room to practice compassion at the same time that we notice we’re being manipulated and dehumanized? How much of our own humanity is taken away from us when we don’t allow ourselves the emotional space to practice love in any circumstance?

Aisha November 15, 2016 32 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Help The Artists Coming Together To Help Our Country

The comics industry is filled with a lot of wonderful, generous and kind-hearted creators. This is just one example of that truth.

Mey November 15, 2016 3 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Famous Butch Lesbian Abby Wambach Infiltrates Christian America!

Yesterday, Christian blogger and memoirist Glennon Doyle Melton announced via Twitter and Facebook that she and Abby Wambach are in love.

Heather Hogan November 14, 2016 60 Comments
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Helping You Help Yourself #38

Let’s all help each other and ourselves this week.

Rachel November 14, 2016 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lessons For Our Future From the Disability Intersectionality Summit

Listen as you build your movements, clarify your priorities, and fight for that future so many of us thought was already here.

Carrie November 14, 2016 5 Comments
Food Lists

32 Recipes That Prove PB&J Is A Perfect Combo

Practically perfect in every way.

Ryan Yates November 14, 2016 21 Comments
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