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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
Politics + Activism

My2024 Wants You to Help Shape the Future of the LGBTQ Movement

Does the LGBTQ movement have a future? Hells yes it does! Lots of futures!

KaeLyn October 7, 2014 3 Comments
Halloween

My Top Seven Comics-Based Halloween Costumes for 2014

Dressing up like your favorite comic-inspired character is one of the best things about Halloween.

Mey October 7, 2014 10 Comments
TV Lists

Where The (Queer) Girls Are Gonna Be On Your TV This Year

So, this article about the GLAAD “Where We Are on TV” report basically turned into an encyclopedia of LGBTQ female characters we’re gonna see in 2014-2015.

Riese October 6, 2014 50 Comments
Politics + Activism

Supreme Court Won’t Take Up Marriage Equality Cases; Marriage Can Begin in 11 States

This morning the Supreme Court officially declined to rule on five pending same-sex marriage cases from Indiana, Utah, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Wisconsin. This means marriages can start immediately in those states, but national progress is stalled.

Rachel October 6, 2014 24 Comments
Queer Fashion

You Need Help: Dressing Like a Grown Ass Trans Woman

Picking your own personal style can be hard enough when you’ve got years of practice, so what’s a woman supposed to do when she’s jumping right in?

Mey October 6, 2014 16 Comments
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Politics + Activism

New York Senate Considers Two Bills to Reduce Legal Hurdles for Same-Sex Parents

The proposed law would put three parental options on birth certificates, allowing same-sex couples to be listed as their children’s parents.

Kaitlyn October 6, 2014 2 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday’s Kiss Got Her Hoping You’ll Save Her Right Now

Sexy selfies, breakup fallout, how to tell if you’re lying to yourself about your sex life and more!

Ryan Yates October 5, 2014 10 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday’s Getting Engayged and McKinney High’s Homecoming Queen is Totally Invited to the Wedding

Two proposals, a super-gay Texan Homecoming Queen, and some playful red pandas inside!

Carmen October 5, 2014 5 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Grey’s Anatomy Episode 1102 Recap: You Know I Love You, Girl

Baby, take that fellowship and shine like the glorious sun that you are and were destined to be. May the love of what you do be a gift to our entire family.

gabby October 4, 2014 33 Comments
Geekery

Perfect As a Pair: Apps for Work That Work Together

Some of them I’ve mentioned before, some of them I haven’t — but this installment of Queer Your Tech is about the way they work as a set. In glorious concert. These apps piggyback off each other to make mountains of work easier.

A.E. Osworth October 4, 2014 20 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Tongue Depressor, Part III

The third vignette in a series of moments walking the intersection of queerness and depression.

Cameron October 4, 2014 10 Comments
Queer Fashion

Luxe Looks to Street Style: Highlights From Fashion Weeks Around The World

Some important looks for Spring/Summer 2015 in no particular order: sheer stripes, mechanics’ suits, Chuck Taylors, lemon yellow, white cornflower blue and co-ordinates/suiting.

Lydia O October 4, 2014 20 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Prefer Pumpkin Spice Werewolves

Baristas, haikus and monsters oh my!

carrie October 3, 2014 4 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Transparent Episode 102 Recap: You Are Looking At A Posturing Goose

In which Maura makes a friend, the siblings continue to make terrible interpersonal choices, and also there are some geese.

Rachel October 3, 2014 26 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: How Are You Coping?

Positive coping skills are healthy ways to deal with anxiety, depression and anger. I’ll tell you mine if you tell me yours!

Lizz October 3, 2014 190 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #147: I Couldn’t Wait To Read Books, Drink Beer, Smoke Pot, Get Laid.

Topics include Tinder, Boy Scouting, sexual assault on college campuses, The Zimmermans, the word “problematic,” Airbnb, Paula Deen and more!

Riese October 3, 2014 5 Comments
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