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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Talking Politics And Pleasure

Queer porn, feminist porn, politics and pleasure, being a good submissive, gender equality and sexual education and more.

Ryan Yates August 28, 2016 10 Comments
Geekery

5 More Apps To Make You Better At Money

These apps will make managing money less scary and stressful. Plus a bonus budgeting podcast by Gaby Dunn!

A.E. Osworth August 27, 2016 15 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Identity

What about you? How do you identify?

Archie August 27, 2016 97 Comments
Politics + Activism

News Fix: A French Court Gets Rid of Burkini Bans

A French court says bye bye to burkini bans, Purvi Patel could be released as early as next month, two Orlando hospitals will cover medical bills of Pulse shooting victims and their families, a federal judge ok’s a trans employee’s firing and more news.

Yvonne August 26, 2016 9 Comments
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The Comment Awards is Surrounded by Boxes, Considers Building a Fort

Welcome, scholars!

Bren August 26, 2016 18 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: So Like Did You Miss Me Or What

Please spill all of the piping hot tea you’ve gotta spill. Please feel free to open the lid on the salt shaker and just let it loose. I want the hot goss, honestly. Just get in here and TELL ME YOUR LIFE.

Carmen August 26, 2016 215 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #209: Take Your Ghastly Revolutionary Ideas Out To The Garden

Topics include Munchausen by proxy and murder, Shop Jeen, every restaurant in Epcot Center, Joanne the Scammer, housing segregation, little people in Hollywood and so much more!

Riese August 26, 2016 6 Comments
Friendship

You Need Help: What To Do About the Jerk in Your Friend Group

What’s a compassionate queer to do when an insecure friend starts to make the whole group miserable?

Adrian August 26, 2016 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

Protests Over Construction of Oil Pipeline Ramp Up, Judge To Decide Its Fate Next Month

A federal court said it will make its decision next month on whether to temporarily halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline that has sparked protests led by Native American tribes.

Yvonne August 25, 2016 4 Comments
Book Features

“Small Beauty” is a Big Deal for Queer Lit and Trans Girls: An Interview With Author Jia Qing Wilson-Yang

Wilson-Yang deftly weaves and unweaves the threads of narrative tropes that have come to dominate the telling of the stories of trans women, lesbians, migrants, and Chinese North Americans.

Kai Cheng August 25, 2016 10 Comments
Book Lists

18 More Classic Literature Characters Who Will Bamboozle You With Their Gay Gayness

Is there room in your boat, Anne Shirley?

Heather Hogan August 25, 2016 114 Comments
Geekery

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Later that night, I went back to Hatoful Boyfriend with a renewed sense of purpose, a better gameplan, and my wife coaching me with inspirational gems like, “Just try to bang them all; don’t be picky.”

Jenna August 25, 2016 32 Comments
Movie Reviews

“AWOL” Tackles Rural Poverty in a Brillant Lesbian Love Story

It’s too easy to note that small places are slow at addressing issues of gender and sexuality while not exploring why. This is the answer to the why (and it’s one that AWOL addresses exceptionally well): Because there are far bigger fish to fry.

fonseca August 25, 2016 12 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: The Great British Bake Off Returns Tonight And That’s All You Need To Know

Plus Cynthia Nixon as bisexual babe Emily Dickinson, Sarah Paulson can’t get enough Ryan Murphy, Alia Shawkat and Aubrey Plaza are Hamilton and Burr, Megan Rapinoe isn’t happy with Hope Solo and much more pop culture news!

Heather Hogan August 24, 2016 23 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: So You Want to Read Tarot at an Event

Holding a tarot stall at a party or event is a great way to improve your skills and boost your confidence. Here are some preparation tips to make sure it’s safe, smooth and enjoyable for all.

Beth August 24, 2016 26 Comments
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No Filter: Ellen Page Is Consistently Canadian

Also, Annie Clark won a prestigious acting award, Cara Delevingne is carousing with Margot Robbie, and Brittani Nichols has some stern words for her director.

Stef August 24, 2016 8 Comments
Geekery

Oh Hey! It’s Alyssa #3: Is That Your Sister?

“Hey, you guys just moved into the building last week, right? Is that your sister?”

A. Andrews August 24, 2016 12 Comments
Book Lists Geekery

6 Awesome Books About Women Kicking Ass In STEM

Finish out your summer with some queer engineer approved picks.

Laura Mandanas August 24, 2016 19 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Bella Thorne Is Bisexual: The Disney Star/Actress Comes Out On Twitter

The star of the Disney Channel’s Shake it Off, a dance show co-starring Zendaya, answered a fan who sent the question “are you bisexual?” with a simple “yes.”

Mey August 24, 2016 41 Comments
Politics + Activism

Texas Is The Worst and Files Another Federal Lawsuit Against Transgender Rights

A day after a federal judge sided with Texas in a different lawsuit against transgender students’ rights, Texas and four other states filed a lawsuit claiming a federal nondiscrimination health regulation forces doctors to act against their religious beliefs.

Yvonne August 23, 2016 5 Comments
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