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.”
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!
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.
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.
Helping You Help Yourself #30
Tips for Pokémon Go, sword-swallowing, sandwiches, emoji and more.
50 Strawberry Recipes to Sweeten Your Summer
Nothing says summer like strawberries.
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.
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.
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!
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baopu #23
“Don’t tell me this is not true.”
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.
“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.
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.
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!
The Comment Awards Emojis The Heck Out of Y’all
This week we’ve got Jiz Lee, Clea DuVall, Splashly and so much more!
I Need Justice, I Need Peace: A QTPOC Roundtable
It felt important for us to have a voice somewhere, so we’ve gathered a few of the Black queer voices and put them together here. We want to offer this as a place of healing for QTPOC in this time of tragedy.
Chelsea Manning Hospitalized With No Explanation, Denied Access to Lawyers
The military refuses to tell Chelsea Manning’s lawyers about her status; Diamond ‘Lavish’ Reynolds, Philando Castile’s girlfriend, speaks out; a gay man was brutally arrested at Riis Beach; the FBI is investigating the case of a man found hanging from a tree in Piedmont Park and more news stories.
Aubrey Plaza is Bisexual, Knows You’re Into Her, Is Cool With It
“Girls are into me — that’s no secret.”
Mal Blum’s “Reality TV” Video Stars All Your Favorite People
Made by an all-queer cast and crew – you might recognize a couple of familiar faces.
Alton Sterling and Philando Castile Killed By Police in Heartbreaking, Enraging 24 Hours
Alton Sterling and Philando Castile were both killed by police in the last 24 hours, and it’s a time for mourning and organizing.