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DeAnne Smith and “Playing” it “Cool”

“Appear eager. Put effort in. Show up on the first date wearing a t-shirt with a picture of her cat on it. No. Show up wearing a t-shirt with a doctored photo of your cat and her cat, to demonstrate what it might look like if your cats had kittens together.”

DeAnne May 13, 2014 41 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Orphan Black Episode 204 Recap: Governed As It Were By Chance

Felix describes Cosima and Delphine as “locked in a transgressive lesbian geek spiral bound to end in tears.” Little does he know he just described every lesbian relationship ever in the history of womankind.

Chelsea May 13, 2014 16 Comments
Beauty Crafts & DIY Projects

Make A Thing: The Best Nail Polish Remover Method Ever

Taking off your nail polish just got 100x easier. You’re welcome.

Hansen May 13, 2014 12 Comments
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Check Out the First Three Issues of Ms. Marvel Right Now!

If you only read one mainstream comic starring a young Muslim Woman of Color, make sure it’s “Ms. Marvel!”

Mey May 13, 2014 12 Comments
Sports

Michael Sam’s A Ram: Is It A Brand New Day For Gays Who Wanna Play (Football)?

In which a Miami Dolphin is fined for homophobic tweets, a gay player’s NFL jersey is a best-seller, ESPN airs a same-sex kiss and the president gives the NFL a shout-out for LGBT progress.

Yvonne May 12, 2014 13 Comments
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BREAKING: Ellen Page Affectionately Visits Whole Foods With Female Companion

There’s no time like the present to catch up on the recent events in this young actress’s life.

Riese May 12, 2014 48 Comments
LGBT History

14 Locations Conducive To Lesbianism According To 1954’s “Female Homosexuality”

“The fact that both male and female homosexuals congregate on one island no doubt gives them a sense of what might be called herd-security, much like sheep gathering together under a tree during a storm.”

Riese May 12, 2014 53 Comments
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Defense Secretary Sorta Open to Kinda Revisiting Military’s Ban on Trans Troops

United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in an interview Sunday that the military’s ban on trans people is a complicated issue, but one that “continually should be reviewed.”

Kaitlyn May 12, 2014
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Fool’s Journey: Tarot Decks and Books to Get You Started

Get yourself a deck of cards and be ready for the next Tarot School lesson!

Beth May 12, 2014 75 Comments
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Your CSA Box Must Be Eaten: 19 Ways to Make That Happen

I bet you’ve never even heard of salsify. Me either.

Rachel May 12, 2014 18 Comments
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BPM: Maya Jane Coles and a Paloma

Put some music in your ears and some mezcal in your mouth.

Jeanie May 12, 2014 8 Comments
Society + Culture

Everybody’s Getting Married in Arkansas This Sunday Funday

Michael Sam got drafted, a bunch of celebrities really love you, gay marriage is sweeping the south and the British artistocracy. All in all, it’s a pretty gay day.

Carmen May 11, 2014 13 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants Sex And Tea In That Order

How to use nipple clamps, tea versus sex, a conversation about porn, when kinky people have vanilla partners and more.

Ryan Yates May 11, 2014 10 Comments
Holigays

Team Pick: Mamas Day Cards for All Your Mama Needs

I love Mamas Day because I don’t feel like I have to awkwardly try and squish my own life around to try and make it applicable.

Maddie May 11, 2014 7 Comments
TV News & Trailers

EUROVISION! Drag Artist Conchita Wurst Wins World’s Queerest Song Contest

Thank G-d Conchita Wurst is the champion of Eurovision, because if The Common Linnets had won we’d have had to take away the pride flags.

Fikri May 10, 2014 49 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee Episodes 518 and 519 Recap: You Need a Back Up Plan for Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

In which Santana doesn’t kiss any girls but she does wear a series of sexy outfits and boss everyone around while holding adorable puppies.

Lizz May 10, 2014 18 Comments
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Learn HTML and Build A Better Internet Comment: Part I

Okay, so only some HTML. But that’s because you don’t need more than the basics the have a beautifully formatted comment!

A.E. Osworth May 10, 2014 34 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Cats

Because some humans have a lot in common with cats.

Cameron May 10, 2014 25 Comments
Society + Culture

Hallmark Now Cares Enough To Send Your “Lesbian Moms” The Very Best

Hallmark decides to be a little LGBT-friendly and make cards for families with multiple mommies.

Helen May 10, 2014 10 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Only A Mother Could Love

On boxed wine, sobriety and broccoli.

carrie May 9, 2014 5 Comments
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