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Theater

“It Shoulda Been You” Is Heartwarming, Relevant To Your Interests

A little over halfway through, an unexpected twist sends the expected story careening off the rails. I don’t want to spoil it for you, so I’ll just tell you this: I wish I brought tissues.

Laura Mandanas May 12, 2015 20 Comments
TV Reviews TV Show Recaps

Boob(s On Your) Tube: Dead Lesbians and Bisexual Psychos Dominate May Sweeps

Supernatural kills Charlie, Gotham tropes Barbara, Arrow marries Nyssa off to a man. But on the upside, Samira Wiley crushed it on Law & Order: SVU and Raven was amazing on Black-ish.

Heather Hogan May 12, 2015 65 Comments
Politics + Activism

Daily Fix: Insurance Companies Really Have to Cover Your Birth Control Now and More News Stories

Governor Cuomo issues emergency measures for nail salons, the Obama administration clarifies what birth control is covered under the Affordable Care Act, a trans woman is suing Barnes & Noble and more news stories!

Yvonne May 12, 2015 6 Comments
Geekery

EXCLUSIVE: Cathy G. Johnson Announces Her New Book “No Dogs Allowed” and Misfit Middle School Girls!

In this very special Drawn to Comics we get to announce Cathy G. Johnson’s new book about a misfit middle school girls’ soccer team and talk about the upcoming queer paranormal romance anthology The Other Side!

Mey May 12, 2015 2 Comments
Food Lists

31 Delectable Dumpling Recipes to Make Dinner Delish

We’re always looking forward to dinner when dumplings are on the menu.

the team May 11, 2015 13 Comments
Queer Pregnancy

Taking a Chance on a Second Chance: Managing Fears, Anxiety and the Unknown When Getting Pregnant

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. After losing my first pregnancy at 24 weeks, how could we face the conception process again, with the added physical and emotional complications?

Caitlin Zinsser May 11, 2015 22 Comments
TV News & Trailers

VIDEO: A Brand New “Orange is The New Black” Trailer Is Here ‘Cause June Is So Damn Soon

We’ve got a new trailer and we’ve got nine new photos and we’ve got a countdown ’cause this situation is officially ONE MONTH AWAY.

Riese May 11, 2015 25 Comments
Queer Fashion

PHOTO ESSAY: Jeezy’s Juke Joint: Confronting Queer Black Erasure One Article of Clothing at a Time

“Jeezy’s Juke Joint is an onion of a burlesque show, queerly peeling back layer upon layer of oppression and erasure by creating space for important and difficult dialogue about the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality… This might be the most important burlesque show you’ve ever seen.”

Rena May 11, 2015 12 Comments
Politics + Activism

What’s the Deal With Bernie Sanders? 7 Things You Want to Know

I hear he’s a socialist. That’s cool. But also he’s an old straight white man, like the vast majority of American politicians, so what would his alleged socialism mean for people who aren’t old straight white men?

Maddie May 11, 2015 44 Comments
Recipes

The Perfect Breakfast Sandwich: A Personal Journey, A Shared Triumph

Now you can benefit from my quest for the perfect weekday breakfast sandwich, with options for vegans and not-vegans alike.

Rachel May 11, 2015 24 Comments
Theater

You Should Go: Help LezCab Have Their Most Amazing Year Ever

This Sunday, New Yorkers can party and win prizes to support LezCab’s new season of amazing queer theater.

Adrian May 10, 2015 4 Comments
Society + Culture

What if Sunday Funday Was Your Girlfriend? Dee Rees, Natalie Portman, and Carrie Brownstein Could Obvs Come Over And Play.

Mother’s Day brunch and Wentworth bring the revolution. Taystee shares truth and light. Natalie Portman is the dreamiest RBG ever. Oh, and it’s Mother’s Day, so call your momma. It’s time to have the talk.

gabby May 10, 2015 31 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Covered In Lube

Getting comfortable talking about sex, being able to defend your relationship, a conversation about BDSM and play and more.

Ryan Yates May 10, 2015 3 Comments
Geekery

This Week In Privacy

Privacy in a digital age is always a hairy subject. Here are a few recent developments, from the legality of NSA practices to a creepy-beautiful art installation.

A.E. Osworth May 9, 2015 4 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Trivia

“Did you know we’ve had a GAY President?”

Archie May 9, 2015 19 Comments
TV News & Trailers

“One Big Happy” Gets Axed, Ilene Chaiken Gets Crowned: How Lesbian TV Fared This Renewal Season

We won a few, lost some promising ones, and where the hell is Renee Montoya?

Heather Hogan May 8, 2015 25 Comments
Parenting & Family

Baby Products I Never Needed: A Minimalist, Freeform Approach to Preparing for a New Baby

How I prepare my home and myself for the experience of birth and new parenthood, with as few products as possible.

guest May 8, 2015 169 Comments
TV Feature

Fan Fiction Friday: 10 “Person of Interest” Stories Because Root and Shaw Are Everything

Including a Hogwarts AU in which Shaw comes from Drumstrang to compete in the Triwizard Tournament!

Heather Hogan May 8, 2015 28 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: In Which We Survey The Week In Celesbian Instagram

Insipid celebrity gossip, and inappropriate speculation now through Valencia.

Stef May 8, 2015 22 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What Do You Wear When You Want To Feel Awesome?

What do you wear when you want to feel amazing? How did you learn that it made you feel amazing?

Ryan Yates May 8, 2015 206 Comments
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