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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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50 Strawberry Recipes to Sweeten Your Summer

Nothing says summer like strawberries.

Laura Mandanas July 11, 2016 14 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

My Favorite Lesbian Rom-Com of 2016 is This Commercial For Disposable Razors

There’s a new lesbian rom-com out there that gets my little gay heart fluttering, and no, you can’t watch it in a movie theater. But you can probably catch it upwards of 16 times in a row when trying to stream something on the CW’s website.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya July 11, 2016 26 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Leaving The Beach To Have Gay Sex Elsewhere

Kegels aren’t as good for you as everyone thinks they are, sex tips from the New York Public Library, Dildo, Newfoundland, and more.

Ryan Yates July 10, 2016 6 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Just Came Out at Disneyland Before the Lesbian Firebrand Wedding

Legal victories in the states, a big ol’ pride celebration in Manitoba for the first time, coming out on Splash Mountain, a Jewish Aquarian lesbian wedding, and gay soccer games. Get in here!

Carmen July 10, 2016 9 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baopu #23

“Don’t tell me this is not true.”

Yao Xiao July 9, 2016 15 Comments
Geekery

Pokémon Go Came Out In the US, Let’s Catch ‘Em All

I spent my lunch break wandering around Manhattan in 90 degree weather to test Pokémon Go out for y’all. There are definitely pros and cons to this game.

A.E. Osworth July 9, 2016 46 Comments
Movie Reviews

“Suicide Kale” Review: Brittani Nichols Tells Your Story

You can swoon and you can laugh and you can open yourself up to the white hot agony and ecstasy of hope because the people who created this movie see you, they know you, they are you.

Heather Hogan July 8, 2016 6 Comments
Music

VIDEO: Mary Lambert’s “Hang Out With You” Is The Perfect Summer Pop Song

Mary Lambert has given us a gift at the end of this wretched week.

Adrian July 8, 2016 25 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Thank Goodness for Pets

It’s been a crappy week. That’s why we’re focusing on unconditional love this week for Friday Open Thread. Join us!

Ari July 8, 2016 169 Comments
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