24 Incredible Personal Essays We Published In 2014
We told some really incredible stories this year and you won’t want to miss a thing.
Dispatches From The Millions Marches: Thousands Show Up For #BlackLivesMatter Nationwide
“While it is definitely tragic we still have to march, there is something beautiful and hopeful about the fact that I am fighting for [my mom’s] freedom as much as mine, and we’re both out here so that my nephew, who just turned one, hopefully won’t have to march when he grows up.”
It’s Sunday Funday! Just Ask LeAnn Rimes, Ava DuVernay, and the Christmas Sheep
Same-sex couples are statistically proven to be bonded for life, an otter finds home for the first time, and a bunch of UK queers upgrade their love in this week’s good news roundup.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Use Your Hands In Her Spare Time
Feminist porn, unnecessary sex ed outrage, masturbation and more.
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baopu #3
“I can only do so much in a made-up life.”
Homespun Love: Make a Handy and Cute Tea Wallet
This little guy holds four tea bags so that your tea-aficionado friend is never stuck drinking boring-but-ubiquitous Lipton.
3 Things to Know About Protecting Your Tech While Protesting
While data is technically — partially — protected from search by the Fourth Amendment, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that our right to privacy is not always honored by law enforcement.
The Comment Awards Are Roasting Over An Open Fire
Clip art mourning, T. Swift-shipping, and a mug of male tears
Boob(s On Your) Tube: Bisexual Declarations On Chasing Life, 69 Shenanigans on Marry Me
Also, Jane the Virgin introduced a lesbian subplot we’ve never seen before.
Things I Read That I Love #157: Rain Makes Me Miss You
Topics include the last trailer park in Palo Alto, unarmed POC killed by police, black twitter, teenage YouTube stars, digital beauty in Hollywood and more!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Tell Us About Your Holiday Survival Prep
What do you do to get ready for all the stuff you have to do? What are you doing tonight? Let’s hang out.
How “Batgirl #37” Undid a Year and a Half of Positive Trans Representation in a Single Page (Updated)
In this latest issue, not only do the writers play with some very dangerous transmisogynistic tropes, but they toss Barbara Gordon’s character development out the window and turn her from being the close friend and ally to a trans woman to an outright transphobe.
Fan Fiction Friday: 7 Sexy-Sweet Faking It Fics to Light Your Yule Log
If all you want for Christmas is a little Karmy action, Santa has arrived early!
You Should Go: Speed-Dating at the Strand, Plus How to Speed-Date Like a Champ
‘Tis the season to have a blast with some queers and find someone new to read graphic novels with while watching Love Actually and smoking some firme bud by the fire.
Holigays Style Guide: Too Old And Cranky For Santacon
In my youthful exuberance, many crimes against fashion and dignity were committed. Not this year.
Lez Liberty Lit #61: Snowing Pages
#BlackPoetsSpeakOut, notable book lists, new Harry Potter, we are reading so much and more.
Salem Episodes 5 and 6 Recap: Holy Homoerotic Femdom
Say some Hail Marys and make a sign of the cross, because these episodes are a hot, sexy mess. If you’ve been hanging in there and waiting for some extra-flamey gay witch action, then these episodes are for you.
FDA Upholds Status Quo Banning Blood Donations From Gay Men
The FDA is the one politicizing the issue, not the blood organizations and medical associations that support lifting the lifetime ban.
Holigay Gift Guide 2014: Modern Finds for Retro Girls
If you or someone you love likes old things, thrift stores, antiques, records, and eating at classic diners, you’re in the right place.
Sober in the City: Indulge in These 20 Hot Chocolate Variations
The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in decedent non-alcoholic hot chocolate concoctions that will put your co-workers’ spiked eggnog to shame.