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Saturday Morning Cartoons: Working On It

“I’ve had a surprisingly productive few weeks!”

Cameron November 14, 2015 15 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boob(s On Your) Tube: Empire’s Threesome Sure Was… Dismal

Empire and American Horror Story get it wrong, Grey’s gets it right, and Carmilla and Laura still aren’t smooching enough!

Heather Hogan November 13, 2015 32 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Which Hogwarts House Is Best In The Sack?

Slytherin here and let’s talk about the golden snitch. Yes, I’m Sirius.

Heather Hogan November 13, 2015 154 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Summitted Everest

Elaborate sexual scenarios and a missed opportunity by Mattel. Those things are unrelated, FYI.

Bren November 13, 2015 3 Comments
AF+

Some Answers to Some Things You’ve Been Asking Us #3

“I can’t focus enough to read the cool indigneous women article but I want to read it but I cam’t I had too much drug candy”

The Editors November 13, 2015 57 Comments
TV Lists

50 Brilliant LGBTQ Women Behind The Television Camera

From Ali Adler to Nahnatchka Khan to Ilene Chaiken to three different women named “Liz,” you might not recognize their faces, but you’ll definitely recognize their work.

Riese November 13, 2015 26 Comments
TV Feature

Fan Fiction Friday: Clarissa Explains A Handful Of Things

The creator of Clarissa Explains It All has published some fan fiction about her grown-up life. Plus: An essay on what fandom can mean to women in their 30s, some witchy story recommendations, answers to your TV questions, and a fic news round up!

Heather Hogan November 13, 2015 9 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Witch Hunt: Where There’s a Black Cat, There’s a Witch

Learn all about black cats, love potions, how to sew your own familiar and how to draw a sigil in this month’s witchy roundup!

Mey November 13, 2015 21 Comments
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Molly Goes to Europe: Snapshots of Tapas, Pastries, Museums & Views

I crashed my mom and my sister’s trip to Europe and it was great. I joined the legs from Paris to Lisbon to Seville to Madrid. Here are some things I saw, some food I found, and a bunch of selfies.

Molly November 12, 2015 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

Utah Judge Takes Foster Child Away From Lesbian Parents Because Lesbian Parents

A Utah judge takes a child away from her foster parents because they’re lesbians, Texas daycare workers sue over respecting a trans child’s gender, threats and backlash at Mizzou, and more.

Rachel November 12, 2015 26 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit #84: A Great Library Is Freedom

Books that Patti Smith mentions in her memoir, tips for NaNoWriMo, how 21 indie presses got their starts and other things about queer books!

Ryan Yates November 12, 2015 2 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Were We Ever So Young: Revisiting “Empress of the World”

The names of the main characters, Nic and Battle, were gender neutral enough that I projected heterosexuality onto them, not yet knowing that gay YA lit was something even there to be looked for.

Maddie November 12, 2015 45 Comments
Relationships

Interview With My Actual Girlfriend: Stacy

“We would have totally fallen in love as Hogwarts professors.”

Heather Hogan November 12, 2015 37 Comments
Parenting & Family

Donor Siblings: The Happy Unexpected Bonus of Lesbian Parenthood

“Suddenly I was looking at all these little boxes online, little question marks where the faces would be, each one representing another human that shared half of my daughter’s DNA.”

Donna Rizham November 11, 2015 50 Comments
Money + Work

This Business of Art Fix #16: Vim, Can-Do and a Meta-Art-Piece About The Internet

Topics include vim & vigor vs. hedge fund money, changes at The Hairpin, the closing of Grantland, Refinery 29’s international expansion, how Kate Beaton does money, and cool new podcasts from people you like including Gaby Dunn and Brittani Nichols.

Riese November 11, 2015 15 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Brittani Nichols Is The Hero We Deserve

“As you may have heard, Janet Mock got married this week, but what you probably didn’t hear was that she rode away from the wedding on this inflatable alligator.”

Stef November 11, 2015 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

43 Excerpts From Last Night’s Republican Presidential Debate, Out Of Context

“I got about four minutes in the last debate. I’m going to get my question right now.”

Riese November 11, 2015 45 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Ellen Is Going To Just Keep Swimming Into Your Heart Forever

The first trailer for Finding Dory is here and so is Ellen’s commentary on Starbucks’ new “Satan Sippers.” Freeheld’s director feels like his movie was “de-gayed.” New teasers for Transparent and Jessica Jones. Ilene Chaiken knows you want a Cookie Lyon standalone show. And more, more, more!

Heather Hogan November 11, 2015 17 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide 2015: For Feminists Who Live, Breathe, Wear, and Drink Out of the Movement

Without further ado, here’s a bunch of cool shit your favorite feminists are likely wishing for this year — or should be and just don’t realize it yet.

Carmen November 11, 2015 27 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Homesteady: Make This Simple Jute Coaster Set

To make this rustic charger and coasters set, use jute cord and basic knitting skills.

Hannah Clay Wareham November 11, 2015 3 Comments
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