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Gender

Mercedes Successful, Black Trans Woman, Becomes 11th Trans Person Murdered This Year In US

As far too often happens, she was misgendered in death, with news reports using her birth name and incorrect pronouns, even when reporting that she was a transgender woman. Misgendering trans women like this continues and supports the violence that so many of us face.

Mey May 18, 2016 23 Comments
Geekery

Study Shows Deep Canvassing Can Efficiently Change Anti-Trans Attitudes

“Deep canvassing” methods can have a strong impact on transphobic attitudes, according to a new study.

Laura Mandanas May 18, 2016 20 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Amandla Stenberg and Janelle Monáe Take Over The World

Also, Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli are adorable, Ruby Rose rides into the sunset with Vin Diesel and Demi Lovato prepares to beat me up.

Stef May 18, 2016 13 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Faking It Episode 310 Recap: But I Know What I Want Now!

On the very last episode ever of “Faking It,” everybody attends a very weird New Year’s Eve party.

Riese May 17, 2016 47 Comments
Politics + Activism

Canada Moves Forward to Ban Transgender Discrimination

Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau backs an important bill that would ban trans discrimination, immigration and LGBT activists are on a hunger strike to protest the detention of trans women, a UK court rejects an Indian lesbian couple’s request to stay in the country, LGBT activists in Lebanon stage a rare protest and more news.

Yvonne May 17, 2016 15 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boob(s on Your) Tube: “Empire” Failed Its Lesbian Characters In Every Way

And dang, Grey’s Anatomy, can a bisexual Latina get a break?

Heather Hogan May 17, 2016 38 Comments
Sex

Bottoms Up: BDSM and Abuse

It was summer and I was lonely and she was kinky and the sex was good and I live in a small town. And she was perfect, but she wasn’t.

Ari May 17, 2016 31 Comments
TV Reviews

Root and Shaw’s “Person of Interest” Reunion Is One of The Best Gay Things I’ve Ever Seen On TV

All it takes is treating two women with scorching on-screen chemistry the same way you’d treat an opposite-sex pairing with that same rare and wondrous spark.

Heather Hogan May 17, 2016 86 Comments
First Person

“You’re Carrie, Y’Know?”: 7 Ways My Nondisabled Friends Get it Right

Because the world sure as hell isn’t telling me my body matters. And having nondisabled friends who do, who affirm me precisely for standing out, means I don’t have to accept pity masked as kindness.

Carrie May 17, 2016 32 Comments
Geekery Shopping

Relevant To Your Interests: Do That Cthulhu That You Do So Well

Lately I’ve been consuming media and playing games that have made me reconsider my apathy toward Cthulhu. So here’s some Cthulhu for the new enthusiast.

A.E. Osworth May 17, 2016 19 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Space Goddess Love Story “Lady of the Shard” Is a Must-Read Mini-Epic

When reading Lady of the Shard, you become a part of this world, you become a part of this faith, you become a part of this battle and you become a part of this romance. This is the gay space comic of our dreams.

Mey May 17, 2016 11 Comments
Straddleverse

Yes, That *Is* A New Autostraddle Design You’re Seeing

Let’s talk about it!

cee May 16, 2016 249 Comments
TV Feature TV Lists

Every Major “Law & Order” Character Ranked In Order Of Lesbianism

Look.

Riese May 16, 2016 91 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

BREAKING: Alicia Cargile Accompanies Kristen Stewart On Cannes Red Carpet, Carries Her Shoes

Somewhere, dark stormclouds gather over Robert Pattinson. In the distance, thunder cracks ominously.

Stef May 16, 2016 36 Comments
Pets & Animals

Gorillas In The Mist: Rwandan Gorillas Discovered Lesbianing With Each Other

For the first time in recorded history, wild female gorillas were observed engaging in a series of lesbian sex acts including but not limited to “genital rubbing,” “mating calls” and the classic “making out for male attention.”

Stef May 16, 2016 36 Comments
House & Garden

Helping You Help Yourself #27

An app to help figure out your credit card rewards, what to do if a fish bone is stuck in your throat, exercising while depressed and more.

Rachel May 16, 2016 10 Comments
Food Lists

33 Low-Carb Comfort Foods That’ll Make You Say, “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Carbs!”

Low-carb eating doesn’t have to mean bland and boring.

KaeLyn May 16, 2016 29 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is Drinking a Trans-Friendly Brew on Harvey Milk Boulevard

A beer company hates HB2, Her Story’s crew just got mad props, Obama’s continuing to rock it, Canada’s doing right by trans people, Zimbabwe’s opposition leader says he’d stop LGBT persecution, and more good gay news!

Carmen May 15, 2016 3 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Turning Sex Into Art

Why we like BDSM, ecosexual art, what counts as sex, how sex toy manufacturers get around online marketing restrictions, vagina shape and orgasm, and more.

Ryan Yates May 15, 2016 5 Comments
Geekery

Technology To Help You Get Hired

From online market places to a digital business card, this tech is for the job seekers. Let’s get you hired! (Plus there’s an Opportunities Corner, GET IN HERE!)

A.E. Osworth May 14, 2016 10 Comments
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