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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
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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
Food Lists

25 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Bloom: All the Edible Flower Recipes

All floral everything.

Rachel June 16, 2014 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama Will Finally Sign Executive Order for LGBT Workplace Protection, ENDA Still Nowhere in Sight

Today the White House will announce that an executive order for LGBT workplace protections from federal contractors is finally coming.

Rachel June 16, 2014 2 Comments
Culture

Jack Tar 207’s 50 Fierce Femmes List Features Familiar Faces: Mey, Aja and Bevin!

Mey! Aja! Bevin! We love you so much, you fierce femmes!

Hansen June 16, 2014 17 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Orange is the New Black 202: Thank Lesbian Jesus It’s Taystee’s Episode

Litchfield, O Litchfield! How hast thee fared? Didst thou miss me? Much as I have learned over time to not only tolerate Piper but also genuinely enjoy what she brings to the show, a Piperless Litchfield is somehow the best Litchfield yet.

Kate June 16, 2014 31 Comments
First Person

Before You Know It Something’s Over

“He didn’t feel any pain. He died instantly.” That was how she told me that my father was dead. I was 14.

Riese June 15, 2014 115 Comments
Society + Culture

It Wouldn’t Be Sunday Funday Without Laverne Cox, Samira Wiley, and a Bunch of Baby Animals

An adorable proposal, Laverne Cox talking media, and a trans Republican who just won her primary. It’s all in here!

Carmen June 15, 2014 19 Comments
Geekery

Bout of Nostalgia: Chrono Trigger Makes Us All Heroes

“Male, female, what’s the difference? Power is beautiful and I have the power.”

Loraine June 14, 2014 6 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Pretty Much Up For Anything

Ambient contact, having sex for the first time, smut, sideboob and more.

Ryan Yates June 14, 2014 11 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Whiskey

“Hello genderfriends and ladlespoons! Today we’re going to talk about whiskey tasting.”

Cameron June 14, 2014 20 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Celebrating Pride and OITNB With Mocktails

We’re playing with Legos, planning pride meet-ups and coming up for air after OITNB season 2.

carrie June 13, 2014 2 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: It’s My Pool Party, I’ll Cry If I Want To

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean your neverending avalanche of feelings has abated.

Rachel June 13, 2014 9 Comments
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