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You Need Help: You Want to Be an Out Beauty Queen

So your dream is to compete in the Miss America pageant but you’re afraid your state isn’t ready for a “gay celebrity” to represent them. Former Miss Kentucky has all the answers.

Djuan Trent August 18, 2014 11 Comments
Whether this is a beer belly or a pregnancy belly, concern trolling will not be necessary. Via Sutterstock.
Health

“Mother Blaming” Is Bad Journalism, Shaky Science

The cumulative effect of media coverage on pregnancy paints a pretty warped picture: that pregnant people are the number one health threat to their future children.

Laura Mandanas August 18, 2014 12 Comments
TV Reviews

The Lesbians On “Masters Of Sex” Sure Are Good Friends

Since everybody on this show is engaged in healthy relationships filled with rich, honest communication, it seems likely that this arrangement will turn out spectacularly well. Wait, JK, everybody’s miserable all the time.

Stef August 18, 2014 3 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Likes Your Boobs

Bionix sex toys, two rules for polyamory, songs to not have sex to, dealing with gender dysphoria through lingerie and more.

Ryan Yates August 17, 2014 14 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is Wishing Brittney Griner the Best Marriage of All Time

Was there ever a week where we needed good gay news more than this week? Probably not.

Carmen August 17, 2014 10 Comments
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30 Cat Fonts, Because Those Exist

I found 30 free cat fonts for you so you can have your pick of the litter.

Hansen August 16, 2014 65 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Perry Indicted on Corruption Charges for Attempting to Force Out Lesbian District Attorney

Texas Governor Rick Perry has been indicted on felony corruption charges for attempting to strong-arm Austin District Attorney out of office through by vetoing funding to anti-corruption office.

Mari Brighe August 16, 2014 7 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Queeroke

In which Scout and Andy experience a phenomenon we have all experienced, and with increasing regularity.

Archie August 16, 2014 14 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards are Actively Listening to You

In the face of tough news and discrimination all around, AS readers are finding and celebrating community, talking about their feelings, and of course, posting awesome cat gifs.

Leo August 15, 2014 5 Comments
TV Reviews

Bubbline Is Canon, Commence Freakout, Y’all

All of us gay girls have eagerly wanted this ship to be outwardly confirmed by someone officially involved with the show and be stated as canon, most preferably through heavy gay bass riffs. And now that moment has come!

Briana August 15, 2014 27 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Summer Lovin’ – Are You Having a Blast or Nah?

Talk dirty to me. But not like Jason Derulo, more like Janelle Monae in the Electric Lady Video, ok? Tell me ’bout your summer, baebae.

gabby August 15, 2014 235 Comments
AF+

The A+ Bee, Issue Two: It’s the Cat’s Meow

Put the kettle on, The A+ Bee Issue Two is here and you’re gonna need a cup of tea.

Chelsey August 15, 2014 24 Comments
TV Feature

Rhymes With Witches: Poor Little Rich Girl Mary Crawley

The bitchy nightmare heiress of Downtown Abbey wears pearls.

Nina August 15, 2014 10 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Orange Is The New Black 207: Comic Sans

“Journalist dude’s mouth says ‘no problem, let me know if you change your mind’ but his face says ‘I AM VRY DISAPPOINTED IN U PIPER U ARE ACTING LIKE SEASON 1 PIPER RN’.” Caputo makes a cameo with a tiny plant.

Mal Blum August 15, 2014 27 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #140: A Girl In Black Eyeliner and High-Top Sneakers

Topics include women in country music, pedophilia, the Estonia ferry sinking, Magnolia, retail scheduling, confessional writing, Ferguson and more.

Riese August 15, 2014 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Barneys New York Pays $525,000 in an Attempt To Be Less Racist

Barneys New York has been fined $525,000 by New York State Attorney General’s office in response to several incidences in which brown and black customers of Barneys were pursued, cuffed and detained under grounds of suspicion of credit card fraud and/or shoplifting.

Lydia O August 15, 2014 5 Comments
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3 Tips from the Slapass Convent For Making Your Brunch Totally Decadent

A veteran brunchateur gets to the heart’s essence of brunch: decadence.

layla August 15, 2014 16 Comments
TV Reviews

Oh Hey, Kissing Girls and Lesbian Drama On “Masters Of Sex”

Don’t you hate it when your ex girlfriend Sarah Silverman shows up and destroys your sham marriage with a single palm reading?

Stef August 15, 2014 8 Comments
The Scene

Queer Girl Brunch Guide: So Many Cities, So Many Brunches, So Little Time

Oh hey were you wondering where to get brunch? Maybe like the weekend of the 23rd and 24th?

the team August 15, 2014 25 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Back for More

The internet will never run out of queer webseries and Cameron Esposito has an important message about one of the biggest parts of lesbianism.

Brittani August 14, 2014 4 Comments
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