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Movie Reviews

“First Girl I Loved” Review: An Awkward, Hilarious Queer Coming of Age Film

First Girl I Loved doesn’t reach the heights it aspires to, but it’s so much better than the sad (and just plain bad) movies we’re used to seeing about queer teens.

Mey July 14, 2016 16 Comments
Geekery

“Life Is Strange” Is Finally Here For Everyone! 10 Reasons You Should Stop What You’re Doing And Play It

The world is maybe ending, and also your childhood best friend Chloe got super dreamy while you were away. Tale as old as time.

dufrau July 14, 2016 63 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

If Women’s Magazine Covers Were Aimed at Queer Women

25 Undercuts That Will Come Out for You

Erin July 14, 2016 62 Comments
Money + Work

Follow Your Arrow: Natural Builder Barbara Jones on 35 Years in Construction

“I’m doing something I really believe in, that can change people’s lives for ever, that’s good for the planet. I never get tired of talking about how to use natural materials, why they work, and looking at how they were used in the past.”

Beth July 14, 2016 16 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Episode 704 Recap: Crackerjack Job

Holy cats, the show I fell in love with is back (at least for an episode).

Heather Hogan July 13, 2016 25 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: So Many Feelings — Exploring The Suit of Cups

There are cards here for falling in love, re/discovering our spirituality, friendship, fulfillment, compassion and soulful creativity. It’s in the suit of cups that we find our roots and identify — if possible — what makes us truly happy.

Beth July 13, 2016 9 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Kate McKinnon is a “Pansexual Beast” But Her Ghostbusters Character Can’t Be and Other Stories

“Ghostbusters” director talks about Kate McKinnon’s possibly-queer character, a roundtable of delight including Nicey Nash, Lily Tomlin and Ilana Glazer, LGBT sci-fi, Dolly Parton’s new gay song and more!

Riese July 13, 2016 50 Comments
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Are These 15 Storylines Too Gay for My D&D Campaign?

I’m just starting to DM. How much is too much?

A.E. Osworth July 13, 2016 44 Comments
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No Filter: Brittani Nichols And Carly Usdin Take Outfest By Storm

Also, Evan Rachel Wood plays the theremin, Kate Moennig takes on the Champ and Demi Lovato rolls into New Jersey in style.

Stef July 13, 2016 9 Comments
Geekery

Notes From A Queer Engineer Likes Pokémon IRL (AKA “Science”)

Fighting beetle moms, Dr. Orchid, sarcastic robots and green things eating the air!

Laura Mandanas July 13, 2016 5 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Episodes 701-703 Recaps: Predator

Emily wore suspenders and finally asked a girl out on a date.

Heather Hogan July 12, 2016 25 Comments
Politics + Activism

Nation Mourns and Organizes Against Police Violence as Obama Addresses Dallas

President Obama and George W. Bush address Dallas while the nation protests police violence and wonders what police robots will mean for our future.

Rachel July 12, 2016 5 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Artist Rebecca Mock Talks Adventure and Gender in “Compass South”

“As a queer woman, I personally felt strongly connected to Cleo’s feelings about donning men’s clothes. To me she is someone who comes to prefer presenting as male or agender, and finds strength and acceptance through that. The 13-year-old version of me yearned for heroines like Cleo.”

Mey July 12, 2016 3 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Fosters Episode 403 Recap: Jesus Loves His Little Gay Children

Welcome back, Stef and Lena, my perfect angel babies.

Heather Hogan July 12, 2016 38 Comments
Dating

12 Tips for Seducing Someone Who Identifies as a Witch

Be a Taurus. If that’s not your sign, figure out how for it to be your sign.

Erin July 12, 2016 78 Comments
TV Feature

Hey, TV Writers — Here’s the Disabled Character You Need

I’m hopeful, though, that TV in particular has the potential to introduce richer disabled people with stronger context and more to say than “look how sad my life is.”

Carrie July 11, 2016 35 Comments
Straddleverse

You’re The Reason We Still Exist: Celebrate A+’s 2nd Anniversary By Joining A+!

In honor of our 2-year anniversary, Bronze members will be able to access the entire archive of Silver/Gold A+ content from July 11th-15th. This would be a great time to join or renew!

The Editors July 11, 2016 55 Comments
Gender

OUR Restroom Dreams of Gender-Neutral Single-Stall Bathrooms

Kristin, co-founder of Everyone is Gay, and musician Allison Weiss have teamed up to bring you OUR Restroom, a campaign that works to educate businesses on the importance of unisex bathrooms.

Kristin July 11, 2016 39 Comments
First Person

Pulse, Pride, and the Police: Why Liberation For Some Isn’t Enough

Rainbow stickers on one car does not make the NYPD and the areas it patrols safe for all queer people, especially those of us who are the most vulnerable members of the community.

Jen Deerinwater July 11, 2016 21 Comments
House & Garden

Helping You Help Yourself #30

Tips for Pokémon Go, sword-swallowing, sandwiches, emoji and more.

Rachel July 11, 2016 11 Comments
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