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FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Tell Me The Most Awesome Thing About Your Week

It’s Friday which means it’s time for the Friday Open Thread! The article that is just like your journal but also someone else’s journal and also it talks back to you!

Lizz May 2, 2014 144 Comments
Sensua Suede Whip
Sex Toys

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Lelo Sensua Suede “Whip”

“Whip” may not really be the right word.

Guest May 2, 2014 2 Comments
Recipes

Stop Spending All The Money On Gross Lunches and Eat Like A Queen at Work

And turn your cubicle or office into a kitchen instead.

Stephanie Goldfarb May 2, 2014 27 Comments
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Worst May Day Ever: GOP Filibusters Bill To Raise Minimum Wage

Senate Republicans decide that raising the minimum wage would hurt people, which sounds economically inaccurate.

Helen May 1, 2014 7 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit #45: Saved By The Bell Jar

Unknown female beat poets, lesbian historical fiction, the problem with essays, reading more, the answer to the question “how much gay sex should a novel have?” and more.

Ryan Yates May 1, 2014 3 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama, Biden, Male Celebs Call for Ending Sexual Assault, Being “Part of the Solution”

The White House has released a 60-second public service announcement calling for an end to sexual assault featuring such household names and faces as Daniel Craig, Dulé Hill, Benicio del Toro, Seth Meyers, Steve Carell, and both the President and Vice President themselves. It’s a truly big deal.

Rachel May 1, 2014 5 Comments
School

We Have Lots of Noise, We Need Lots of Solutions: Preventing Sexual Assault at (Every) American University

The recent scandal surrounding the disturbing messages leaked from American University’s Epsilon Iota is a national story, and sheds light on a national problem. The response of AU students shows us something, too — how students can organize as a community to force their administrations to take action against campus sexual assault.

Carmen May 1, 2014 14 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Team Pick: Ellen Page On Ellen DeGeneres Is as Heartwarming as It Gets

It’s the Ellen-on-Ellen video we’ve all been wishing on a bright, gay star for.

Intern Grace May 1, 2014 43 Comments
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Liquor In The House: Everything You Need For A Bar At Home

In which we stock a bar that is meant just for you and yours.

A.E. Osworth May 1, 2014 28 Comments
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Dear Queer Diary: Scrapbooking Is Not Just For Straight People

Scrapbooking is for you and me!

Maggie May 1, 2014 12 Comments
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I’m Sorry But You Still Can’t Have These Marshmallows

It’s the sad, cold truth and it’s not fair. I’m so sorry.

Laneia April 30, 2014 59 Comments
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Faking It Episode 102 Recap: Binders Full Of Lesbians

This week on “Faking It,” the lesbians got crowned homecoming queens and everybody had sexual dreams about each other!

Riese April 30, 2014 44 Comments
Politics + Activism

HRC’s New Campaign in the South Wants to Change “Hearts and Minds,” Not Much Else

In a region known for being socially conservative and heavily influenced by faith communities, HRC’s Project One America seems like a much-needed advancement for LGBT rights in the region. But is the HRC prepared to help the South, an area with a long history of struggles fueled by racism from colonization to slavery to the Civil Rights Movement?

Yvonne April 30, 2014 15 Comments
Food and Drink

Your Top Five Questions About Being Vegan, Answered

Next time you’re tempted to ask your vegan friend, just read this instead.

Rachel April 30, 2014 28 Comments
LGBT History

Rebel Girls: Women’s Studies Saved My Life, And I Want It To Change Yours, Too

“I try to remain impartial about most things,” she told us, “except for two: Ronald Reagan and Phyllis Schafly.”

Carmen April 30, 2014 61 Comments
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Book Features

Home Decorating Tips for the Trend-Conscious Bookpocalypse Participant

Oh my stars and garters. You’d better find your pearls and start clutching, because winter is coming and the death of print is upon us. Here are some home decorating tips to help you stay on-trend during bookpocalypse.

Laura Mandanas April 30, 2014 22 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also. Spider-Man Wants to Make a Zine about Gay Marriage and Other Stories We Missed This Week

North Carolina is fighting the criminalization of same-sex marriage, activist Cecily MacMillan is fighting for justice, and Spider-Man is fighting to teach kids about safe sex.

Leo April 30, 2014 5 Comments
Gender

VIDEO: Janet Mock Turns the Tables On Interviewer, Asks What It’s Like To Be Cis

Instead of answering a barrage of uncomfortable and unnecessary questions, this time Mock gets to ask the questions. And it is beautiful.

Mey April 30, 2014 15 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Sherlock Homo: The Case Of Kristen Stewart Allegedly Having A Girlfriend

“Much has been speculated regarding the sexuality of Ms Stewart, which has in some cases has taken on an air of self-evident truth.”

Intern Grace April 29, 2014 54 Comments
Comedy

Comedy Crush: DeAnne Smith is Coming to Your TV

“Are we doing this? Is this real?”

Brittani April 29, 2014 12 Comments
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