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Politics + Activism

Disabled People of Color Speak Out With #GetWokeADA26

If you’re able-bodied and have questions you’re too embarrassed to ask, read this report. If you’re disabled and ready to stare down some hard truths, read this report. And most of all, if you assume disability negates white privilege, Read. This. Report.

Carrie July 29, 2016 4 Comments
Webcomics

Queer Ten, Straight Zero: A Comic About Chin Hair

It’s about queer aesthetics and desirability outside of mainstream hetero beauty standards.

kate July 28, 2016 62 Comments
Politics + Activism

This Elder Lesbian Was Harassed at Her Senior Home, Now She Wants Justice

Lesbian elder Marsha Wetzel says the Glen Saint Andrew Living Community knew that she was receiving verbal and physical abuse from other residents because of her sexual orientation and did nothing about it.

Rachel July 28, 2016 8 Comments
Music

Tegan and Sara’s “Faint of Heart” Shows the Bright Queer and Trans Present We Always Dreamed Of

Are you looking to listen to an absolutely great pop song while crying because you’re so happy and hopeful today?

Mey July 28, 2016 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

2016 Democratic National Convention, Night Three: Thanks Obama!

Obama crowned Hillary his successor and reminded us just how much we’re going to miss him.

Heather Hogan July 28, 2016 10 Comments
Geekery

New Gamers, Here Are 5 Story-Driven Video Games You Can’t Lose!

Whether you’re getting back into gaming after a long time away or starting for the first time, these stories are for you!

Jenna July 28, 2016 49 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft Queer Fashion

Aesthetic Rising: Your Astrological Fashion Forecast Featuring Leo

During this month of your birth, you should put your charm on display by wearing something from this tasteful yet summery collage and pretending that you’re on the beach.

Cecelia July 28, 2016 41 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

How Do You Stop from Scrolling: More Internet Haikus

Featuring the raya app, Trivago dad, and Carrie Bradshaw hiding from an email.

Erin July 28, 2016 11 Comments
Geekery

Notes from a Queer Engineer: What “Ghostbusters” Gets Right About Women in STEM

With the release of Ghostbusters, I feel like Hollywood is finally reaching the point of fluency when it comes to representations of women in STEM.

Laura Mandanas July 27, 2016 42 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

BREAKING: At Last, Kristen Stewart Calls Alicia Cargile Her “Girlfriend” In a Major Magazine, Which Is Like “Gal Pal” But Different

“I think also right now I’m just really in love with my girlfriend. We’ve broken up a couple of times and gotten back together, and this time I was like, ‘Finally, I can feel again.'”

Stef July 27, 2016 34 Comments
Politics + Activism

2016 Democratic National Convention, Night Two: Black Lives Matter

Not only did the Mothers of the Movement give Black Lives Matter its most prominent moment in the spotlight to date, it also made the strongest argument yet that Republicans do not own faith.

Heather Hogan July 27, 2016 13 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Here’s That Hannah Hart Food Network Show and Samira Wiley Dystopian Hulu Series You’ve Been Craving

Hannah Hart gets her own Food Network show, Samira Wiley’s starring in a Margaret Atwood adaptation and also has feelings about LGBT Pride, an “Orphan Black” blooper reel, saying goodbye to Miss Cleo and so many more stories for this day, which is your day, and nobody can EVER take that away from you.

Riese July 27, 2016 23 Comments
TV Feature

7 Movies Lesbian Director Kelsey Jannings from “BoJack Horseman” Probably Made

Before ‘Women Who Love Women Who Love Recycling,’ there was ‘Dirty Dancing In Danskos.’

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya July 27, 2016 13 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Cara Delevingne Takes This Whole Movie Star Thing Super Seriously

Is Lindsay Lohan currently possessed by a demon?! I don’t know, but here’s a dog jumping into Jenny Owen Youngs’ lap! Also, Soko is dancing and Ellen Page is busy being supportive and adorable.

Stef July 27, 2016 6 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: Get to Know Your New Tarot Deck with the Interview Spread

Here’s a simple tarot spread to help you get to know your new cards, or reconnect with an old deck.

Beth July 27, 2016 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

Watch Mothers of the Movement Share Their Strength, Love and Peace at the Democratic National Convention

These are, and always will be, the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Sandra Bland, Jordan Davis, Dontré Hamilton, and Hadiya Pendleton.

Heather Hogan July 26, 2016 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

Purvi Patel’s Feticide Charges Dropped but Not Neglect Charges for Mixed Message on Repro Rights

An Indiana appeals court dropped Purvi Patel’s feticide charge but she’ll still have to serve time for a reduced neglect charge.

Yvonne July 26, 2016 1 Comment
Lesbian Sex

Bottoms Up: Nope That Word Is Not For Me

“I cannot wait to have a partner with whom I can explore consensual non-consent in a 24/7 lifestyle. But to be called a slave? In America?”

Ari July 26, 2016 39 Comments
Politics + Activism

2016 Democratic National Convention, Night One: Michelle Obama Transcends Humanity

Michelle Obama said the motto she and the president share with their daughters is: “When they go low, we go high.” And then she demonstrated it to the point of transcendence.

Heather Hogan July 26, 2016 9 Comments
LGBT History

24 Very Gay Excerpts from Eleanor Roosevelt’s Love Letters with Lorena Hickok

“Most clearly I remember your eyes with a kind of teasing smile in them, and the feeling of that soft spot just northeast of the corner of your mouth against my lips.”

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya July 26, 2016 36 Comments
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