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Michigan Affirmative Action Ban Upheld, Sotomayor Smacks It Down In 58 pages

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld a Michigan state ban on the use of race as a factor in admissions to state universities, allowing voters to decide the matter on a state-by-state level.

Laura Mandanas April 25, 2014 13 Comments
Camp

Campership Alert: Kipper Clothiers Wants To Send You To May A-Camp!

It’s your last chance to get a free ride to A-Camp because Kipper Clothiers is offering a campership! You could be a Kipper camper!

Intern Grace April 25, 2014 12 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #124: Well, I Want A Dog Too

Topics include the first teenagers, SF’s housing crisis, murder, too-safe playgrounds, sex workers, life after incarceration and so much more!

Riese April 25, 2014 8 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I’m Diving Into The Little Mermaid and I Don’t Wanna Do It Alone

Oh hey! COME ON IN! I have never seen The Little Mermaid, and tonight is the night, and I’m kinda into the idea of spending it with you. What I’m saying is, get in here and be a part of my world.

Ryan Yates April 25, 2014 219 Comments
Politics + Activism

Brown University Student Seeks Justice For Sexual Assault Survivors On Campus

Sclove’s courageous push to bring her attack to the spotlight in order to call attention to the way her university mishandles sexual assault cases is indicative of a greater crisis. Universities and colleges across the United States have a long history of brushing sexual violence under the rug or punishing rapists with a slap on the wrist.

Helen April 25, 2014 9 Comments
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Playlist: Everything’s Changing and You’re Excited but Also Terrified

Won’t you join me in clinging to the past while yearning for the future?

Maddie April 25, 2014 12 Comments
Music

Captain’s Log: 90s Nostalgia For Everybody

The 90s are still back, the 00s are almost back, and the world keeps turning, churning out more cute chicks with nontraditional haircuts singing about broken hearts and new beginnings.

Stef April 25, 2014 14 Comments
Movie Reviews

Rhymes With Witches: The Teen Royalty of The Pink Ladies

You know a girl gang means business when there’s a uniform requirement.

Nina April 25, 2014 15 Comments
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Glee Episode 517 Recap: Opening Night To Remember Forever-Ever

This week on Glee, “Funny Girl” opened and Santana came back!

Riese April 24, 2014 14 Comments
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VIDEO: “Orange is the New Black” Releases First Scene of Season 2

Check out a sneak peek of the darker second season of “Orange is the New Black” now!

Brittani April 24, 2014 19 Comments
Food and Drink

Liquor In The Tonic: Four Spring Twists on the Traditional Gin and Tonic

There is no drink simpler than a gin and tonic. Which means it’s the perfect opportunity to (easily) get a little fancy.

A.E. Osworth April 24, 2014 33 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: “Be Here Nowish” with Kate McKinnon’s “Obvious Child”

There’s a party at cruising altitude with a Kate McKinnon sketch, new webseries episodes, and Jenny Slate’s new movie.

Brittani April 24, 2014 7 Comments
Book Features

Dear Queer Diary: All The Feelings (and Alison Krauss)

When you’re happy/sad/grumpy/giggly/annoyed and you know it, write in your journal!

Maggie April 24, 2014 13 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Jodie Foster and Alexandra Hedison Got Married, Possibly On the Moon

JODIE FOSTER AND ALEXANDRA HEDISON ARE MARRIED.

Laneia April 23, 2014 21 Comments
First Person

For All The Girls I Loved Before I Knew I Could

Kelly cut off all her hair and started dating Katie. I started chasing around after a guy who looked like Ellen DeGeneres and trying to make sense of the mess in my brain.

Adrian April 23, 2014 115 Comments
Dating

Five Ways to Escape Your Terrible Date

Should I just go to the bathroom and never come out? Should I fake a heart attack? Tell them I got my period and it’s just a beautiful MESS that I need to stop and worship?

gabby April 23, 2014 56 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: Charleston, South Carolina

Get to know the Lowcountry!

Paige April 23, 2014 18 Comments
Pets & Animals

Excuse Me But These Cats Have Serious Business To Attend To

They are available for endorsements on LinkedIn.

A.E. Osworth April 23, 2014 20 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Faking It” Episode 101 Recap: Let’s Be Lesbians

In the first episode of “Faking It,” two girls are mistaken for a lesbian couple and they sort of just run with it.

Riese April 23, 2014 65 Comments
Gender

What is Agender? Five Things You Should Know

This will be familiar territory for many of you (and that’s great!), but for anyone who isn’t as well-versed, let the learning begin!

A. Stiffler April 23, 2014 41 Comments
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