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Comedy

Cameron Esposito’s “Same Sex Symbol” is Optimistic, Specific, and Fantastic

At one point Cameron characterizes Chicago as optimistic and Portland as specific and “Same Sex Symbol” perfectly embodies both of those things.

Brittani October 10, 2014 10 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Transparent Episode 103 Recap: This Isn’t Us, It’s Me

In which a number of plans go awry.

Rachel October 10, 2014 8 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #148: Surrender Your Heart and Your Money

Topics include the US post office, football, the plane that fell from the sky, racism in Canada, fact-checking, Manhattan and moar!

Riese October 10, 2014 5 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Perfectly Seasoned

Gillian Anderson, fall tv and Maddie’s grandma!

carrie October 10, 2014 5 Comments
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Get Baked: Corn Chowder And Vegetable Broth

My girlfriend was sick last week, so I decided to make some soup for both of our health.

Laura Mandanas October 10, 2014 5 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Faking It Episode 203 Recap: The Most Eligible Lesbian On Campus

I’m curing an allergy attack with hot toddies, let’s recap this sucker!

Riese October 9, 2014 58 Comments
TV Feature

Raven Doesn’t Want to be Labeled “Gay” or “African-American;” Most of Us Don’t Get the Choice

To which my own response was like Oprah’s, “Oh, girl.”

Yvonne October 9, 2014 67 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: It’s Finally Time to Talk About “Carmilla”

A new “Broad City” webseries, the ever popular “Carmilla,” a “Key and Peele” sketch and a music video from a NY-based queer duo are keeping this video party diverse.

Brittani October 9, 2014 23 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Dairy Free Gluten Free DTF Pumpkin Pie

Welcome to the wonderful world of autumnal baked goods!

Hannah Hodson October 9, 2014 14 Comments
Music

Stevie Nicks and Haim Ring Like a Bell Through the Night in This “Rhiannon” Redux

“Nicks dubbed the Haim trio her “sisters of the moon,” gifting them with matching moon pendants hanging on gold chains. I can’t make this shit up.”

Carmen October 9, 2014 13 Comments
Halloween

Top Five Gillian Anderson-Inspired Halloween Costumes

As the season of wearing costumes recreationally approaches, you may be interested in leveraging Gillian Anderson’s icon status for yourself. Fear not! We have you covered with a plethora of Gillian Anderson based costumes, from the well-loved and recognizable to the delightfully obscure.

Rachel October 9, 2014 17 Comments
Love + Sex

22 Badass QTPOC Couples That Make Our Hearts Flutter

Visibility for lesbian and queer couples is better than it’s ever been but still not as great and inclusive as it could be, which is why The Speakeasy took matters into our own hands.

The Speakeasy October 8, 2014 55 Comments
Roma Agrawal: "We have this problem of what an engineer should look like or does look like, that was maybe accurate in the past, but isn't today. There is a long way to go, but for me, it is important to show the diverse faces of engineering." (Image courtesy of Nicola Evans, WSP, via Nature.com)
Geekery

Notes From A Queer Engineer: Women In STEM On Women In STEM

It’s going to take a lot of creative solutions to get us where we need to be.

Laura Mandanas October 8, 2014 11 Comments
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7 Vital Stats About Our LGBT Elders

A new report from SAGE lays out what you need to know the lives and experiences of aging LGBT people.

Maddie October 8, 2014 11 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: Understanding the Tarot Court Cards

These sixteen court cards are notoriously tricky to interpret, with beginners and seasoned readers alike often struggling to understand their meaning in tarot readings.

Beth October 8, 2014 27 Comments
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A+ VIDEO: “Because You Loved Me” / “Crazy In Love” Lip Sync Dance Party

We made these videos for you and we think you’re REALLY gonna like them.

Riese October 7, 2014 140 Comments
Society + Culture

Facebook’s Half-Hearted Apology for “Real Name Policy” Doesn’t Mean Much for LGBT Users

Getting an apology feels like winning, but did Facebook really say the magic words or just massage the truth in the same way that lousy ex of yours did?

Alley Hector October 7, 2014 3 Comments
Webcomics

Daily Misfits: NYC Street Style with More Fun, Less Pretentiousness

A visual/observation/fashion journal by Yao Xiao.

Yao Xiao October 7, 2014 18 Comments
Community

VIDEO: A+ Membership Comment Contest Winners Announced!

I compiled a list of all of you who followed through with the contest, stuck them in a witch’s hat (as you do) and made you this video!

Chelsey October 7, 2014 12 Comments
Queer Pregnancy Visual Art

PHOTOESSAY: “Modern Conception” Perfectly Captures Queer Pregnancy, Features Michelle Tea

“In contrast to cheesy maternity shoots or tabloid “baby bumps,” Sophie’s photos show our animal hunger, our exhaustion and our inability to keep up with the housework.”

Erin Dow October 7, 2014 25 Comments
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