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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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In Which We Are Accused Of Being “Cosmo For Queers”

“Her argument is actually an inversion of what our real editorial and financial realities have been.”

the team May 9, 2014 366 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I’m Reading A Newspaper As We Speak, Even Though It Might Be Frowned Upon

It’s that time of week again! Leave a comment and tell me whatever you damn well please – and I promise to be absolutely intrigued by it. Also, please share pics. I need to live vicariously through your experiences.

Carmen May 9, 2014 130 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #126: Oh I Feel Misunderstood All The Time, Including Right Now

Topics include Lorrie Moore, being a conductor in the NYC subways, the ugly ramifications of mandatory minimums, Mystery Science Theater, faking a hate crime and much moar!

Riese May 9, 2014 5 Comments
Comedy

Kate McKinnon, Super Funny Queer Comedian, Wins American Comedy Award

Guess who won an American Comedy Award!

Mey May 9, 2014 7 Comments
TV Feature

Rhymes With Witches: Partners in Crime, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn

When I think of these two, I envision them as the cutest queer couple that is into feminism and sharing an eco-friendly Subaru.

Nina May 9, 2014 14 Comments
School

Glitter Brigade: The Magical Beginning of A Queer Youth Group

“Have the meeting. Ask the youth what they want and need from this group. Start over and do those things. This isn’t about you at all, not anymore.”

gabby May 9, 2014 37 Comments
Music

VIDEO: #everyBODYisflawless in this Body-Positive Beyonce Remake

Like you needed another excuse to keep listening to Beyoncé.

Kaitlyn May 8, 2014 10 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Holigays

20 Gifts To Make For Mother’s Day

Because no one appreciates your skills quite like the human who saved all of your paintings from K-12 Art Class.

Hansen May 8, 2014 29 Comments
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Brittani’s Video Party: Sara Bareilles Takes the F to 7th So She Can Scissr

Party at the wedding reception with a new music video featuring a lesbian engagement, two webseries premieres, and a new coalition trying to stamp out racism in professional sports.

Brittani May 8, 2014 8 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: Durham, North Carolina

Welcome to Durham, North Carolina. Come for graduate school; stay forever.

Layla May 8, 2014 26 Comments
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