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Badass Black Queer Women Paved the Way for the Mizzou Movement

A rundown of everything that happened at the University of Missouri and the #ConcernedStudent1950 movement, the Mississippi Supreme Court issues its first gay divorce, the Nebraska Health and Human Services will list the names of same-sex spouses on birth certificates and more news!

Yvonne November 10, 2015 35 Comments
Geekery

WE ALL NEED DIVERSE GAMES: An Interview with Tanya DePass, Creator of #INeedDiverseGames

“[Being a queer woman of color gamer] affects me in wanting to see more representation for queer brown women, it informs my agenda to be seen as the hero, not just the throwaway character, first to get killed or the joke.”

Al Rosenberg November 10, 2015 7 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Read A F*cking Book: Robin Talley’s What We Left Behind

Despite its shortcomings when it comes to theory, the story does the important work of allowing the characters to ask questions and struggle with their identities.

Adrian November 10, 2015 4 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics Exclusive: Talking to Trans Comics Creator Sophie Campbell about Rereleased Wet Moon Vol. 1

“I didn’t think I’d get new editions this early, I thought I’d have to wait a couple years for the next printing to roll around to get my name fixed, so it’s awesome getting it this soon after I came out.”

Mey November 10, 2015 6 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide 2015: Bring on the Flannel, Hold the Shirts

If you want flannel boxers to wear under your flannel dress and then later inside your flannel sleeping bag, it’s all here.

Maddie November 9, 2015 43 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

2015 OUT 100 Honors Roxane Gay, Abby Wambach, Hannah Hart, Other Women You Have Crushes On

The Out 100 has revealed 99 of its honorees, including the stars of “Tangerine,” the legendary Lily Tomlin, Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza and your girlfriend Carrie Brownstein.

Riese November 9, 2015 16 Comments
Money + Work

The “Who Pays Writers” Conversation Needs a Little Nuance

Holding The Rumpus to the same standards as The Huffington Post is ridiculous.

Riese November 9, 2015 45 Comments
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Bluestockings Boutique’s Queer Lingerie Photo Shoot Is Already The Highlight of My Day

Bluestockings Boutique owner Jeanna Kadlec felt strongly about producing original imagery that would represent queer and trans bodies and identities in a realistic, respectful, body positive way.

Laura Mandanas November 9, 2015 19 Comments
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Anonymous Sex Toy Review: Ambrosia Vibe Bionic Strap-On 2.0

Great in theory, not quite there in reality.

Guest November 9, 2015 6 Comments
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34 Pecan Recipes to Pique Your Tastebuds

Plate a perfect platter with these pecan recipes for fall.

Ryan Yates November 9, 2015 4 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Went to Janet Mock’s Wedding, Marched in a Massive Pride Parade, and Got Elected Mayor All Before Brunch

Reforms for Reform Judaism open doors for trans people, Salt Lake City elects some gay people, an introduction to India’s first trans woman cop, a peek at Janet Mock’s fabulous wedding, the winner of a trans beauty pageant, good gay news from around the world, and so so so so much more!

Carmen November 8, 2015 9 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Kiss You In The Moonlight

The edible sex toy industry, when porn can be educational, what to do if you cheated, cute early ideas about what sex is, five girls you bring home in your twenties, a scene from classic lesbian erotica and more.

Ryan Yates November 8, 2015 5 Comments
Geekery

The Lightest, Cheapest Computer for Work and School Ever, Part II

In which we talk about the ways a Chromebook, without any special fiddling, can be come a super-powered workhorse computer.

A.E. Osworth November 7, 2015 27 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Fully-Functional Adult, The Game!

Wake up on time, +800. No-snooze x5 bonus.

Megan Praz November 7, 2015 10 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Won The World Series

Lesbian separatist utopias, super short bangs, making friends at roller derby, and more!

Bren November 6, 2015 7 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Pump Up the Jam, Pump It Up

It’s Friday! Come on in here and make a real-time mixtape with me!

KaeLyn November 6, 2015 99 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Jennifer Lawrence Accidentally Kisses Natalie Dormer, So They’re Probably Girlfriends Now

It seems safe to assume that Jennifer Lawrence and Natalie Dormer are dating and in love and moving in together and getting married, maybe.

Stef November 6, 2015 33 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #188: I’m Making a Fool Of Myself, and I Can’t Get Out Of It

Topics include Mary Gaitskill, Terri Gross, witch-hunts, The Church of Satan, murder, Todd Marinovich, pork, Times Square, Adam Lambert fandom and so much more!

Riese November 6, 2015 11 Comments
Breakups

You Need Help: So Your First Girlfriend Broke Your Heart — Now What?

In which we discuss the concept of safer dating.

A.E. Osworth November 6, 2015 37 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: That Murderous Cat Study Just Makes Me Feel Closer to Cats

Podcasts you might like, puffins, black holes, toes that fall off, murder cats, ally theater, the Baby-Sitters Club, clitoris festival, body positive bloggers and so much more!

Laneia November 6, 2015 30 Comments
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