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Literature

Things I Read That I Love #132: I’d Actually Love It If People Started Not Being The Worst Every Day

Topics include alcoholic women writers, class, adjunct professors, the racism beat, Forest Haven Asylum, kids who plotted to kill, The Sexual Life of Catherine M. and moar!

Riese June 19, 2014 5 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: Black Women are Disappointed with OK Go

The LA Derby Dolls star in a music video, black women control Hollywood, and Féminin/Féminin is back so they threw a party.

Brittani June 19, 2014 7 Comments
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Sex

You Need Help: Here Is A Worksheet To Help You Talk To Partners About Sex

Download it, print it out and go bananas.

A.E. Osworth June 19, 2014 40 Comments
Food Lists

10 Things You Can Do to Cook Like a Champ: Not-So-Secret Secrets From America’s Best Cook

Cooking food that is delicious and beautiful isn’t really that hard. Here’s ten tips to help you out!

Stephanie Goldfarb June 19, 2014 13 Comments
Queer Fashion

Out of Our Parents’ Closets

Whether we’re trying to send a “f*ck you” to a homophobic dad or an “I love you” to a mom who can’t hear the words any more, it means something to share threads with a person who spawned you.

the team June 18, 2014 36 Comments
Politics + Activism

South Carolina Punishes Universities for LGBT Reading List with Extra Dose of America

Instead of taking away university funding, the State found a way to ensure these schools will teach only “appropriate” subjects.

Helen June 18, 2014 11 Comments
TV Feature

And Now, Every Character From “Orange Is The New Black” As They Appear On “Law And Order”

There is no tradition more time-honored than playing the role of a random New Yorker who discovers a corpse in Central Park on an episode of Law and Order.

Stef June 18, 2014 91 Comments
Geekery

Notes From A Queer Engineer: All Tesla’s Electric Car Patents Are Belong To You

I’m rarely (never?) interested in cars, but Tesla’s announcement just made the field a lot more interesting. So that’s something.

Laura Mandanas June 18, 2014 5 Comments
LGBT History

Lorraine Hansberry Liked, Hated and Was Bored To Death With Being A Lesbian

Lorraine Hansberry’s lists of stuff she Liked, Hated and was Bored to Death With puts everyone currently working in the list business to shame.

Brittani June 18, 2014 15 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: Create Your Own Tarot Spread

Crafting spreads builds confidence and helps you to remember that you’re learning tarot your way, nobody else’s. Plus it means you can always come up with your own special approach to all those crazy-ass questions your friends bring you.

Beth June 18, 2014 17 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also. Migrant Women Celebrate LGBT History and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Here’s the news we missed while I was freaking out about a potential technological disaster.

Leo June 18, 2014 3 Comments
Breakups Playlists

Playlist: Oh Wow So I’m Starting All Over Then I Guess

Sometimes you think your life is gonna look one way, and then it turns out to actually be another way. Here’s your musical journey from heart-smash to bird-land!

Riese June 17, 2014 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

Alabama Court Enters 21st Century, Strikes Down State Ban on Gay Sex

An Alabama appeals court has ruled that the state’s “sexual misconduct” law banning gay sex is unconstitutional under federal law.

Kaitlyn June 17, 2014 2 Comments
Comedy

22 New Emoji That Are Apparently More Important Than A Taco

10. Hole

Rachel June 17, 2014 13 Comments
First Person

Fat-Booty Butch Buys A Suit On A Budget

There are moments when if we can, we want to wear the articles of clothing that bring us close to joy. My suit isn’t that thing, not yet, but it did bring me closer to feeling sane and on top of this thing called adulthood.

gabby June 17, 2014 74 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Orphan Black Episode 209 Recap: “Things Which Have Never Yet Been Don”

Then this show throws out the most shocking twist of all: Donnie is actually a competent human being! Oh no you guys… do I actually like Donnie now? Is this real life?

Chelsea June 17, 2014 11 Comments
Food and Drink

Fixing Your Summer Caffeination Situation With Iced Tea, Simple Syrups and Drink Recipes

No one wants to actually wake up or be productive in the summertime. But with some great DIY iced lattes and teas, soon you’ll be approaching your summer morning routine with, if not excitement, at least not abject horror.

Varina June 17, 2014 9 Comments
Geekery

Lumberjanes #3 Has Adventure, Math and Science and Logic To The Max!

“I may be preaching to the choir here, but please, everyone, go and buy this comic, go and preorder this comic, go and tell your friends about this comic, go and spread the Lumberjanes gospel.”

Mey June 17, 2014 10 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

URGENT: OITNB’S Flaca Made Out With Kourtney Kardashian In a Lesbian Club Once

Breaking news from the ultra important international headquarters of quiltbaggery: Jackie Cruz, who plays Flaca on Orange is the New Black and is an absolute certified babe, is the same chick who made out with Kourtney Kardashian in a lesbian club after they took that weird art class together.

Kate June 16, 2014 23 Comments
LGBT Pride

This Thing Bigger Than Us: Self-Reflect for The Best Pride Ever

“For me, Pride is like New Years. It is a time to reflect on how far we’ve come and how much my life has changed.”

Dani June 16, 2014 12 Comments
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