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Glennon Doyle’s “Untamed”: A Gay Love Story About a Grown-Ass Woman Who Does What the F*ck She Wants

“There. She. Is.” Glennon wrote in her new memoir, Untamed, when she recalled the moment Abby Wambach entered her life. I assumed that would be the central conflict of Untamed. And in some ways it is — but not the ways I expected.

By Heather Hogan| July 8, 2020 | 18 Comments
Vapid Fluff

26 Celebrity Gal Pals Who Made Us Swoon In 2017

Is love a lie? PROBABLY, but these couples charmed the heck out of us this year anyway.

By Stef| December 28, 2017 | 13 Comments
Health + Athletics Herstory

22 Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Women Athletes Who Changed the Game

Women athletes who came out before very recently risked everything to do so: their endorsements, their fans, their spots on their teams, their livelihoods, and sometimes even their own lives. Here are 22 lesbian, bisexual and trans women athletes who changed their games and changed the game for LGBTQ people by choosing to live openly.

By Heather Hogan| October 31, 2017 | 15 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

These Queer Humans Are Going On Tour To Make Your Autumn Even Gayer

Check out tour dates and ticket availabilities; there’s a good chance one of these awesome acts is headed to a city near you!

By Molly Priddy| August 28, 2017 | 21 Comments
Health + Athletics

Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Melton Are Gay Christian Married!

What a weekend for gay weddings, eh?

By Heather Hogan| May 16, 2017 | 12 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter: Abby Wambach Coaches Fiancé Glennon Doyle Melton’s Kid To Victory

You’re going to want to see this video of Kristen Stewart dancing, trust me.

By Stef| May 10, 2017 | 13 Comments
Vapid Fluff

Abby Wambach Is Getting Married Again as Hope Springs Eternal Even on the Darkest Timeline

Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Melton have decided to hold hands forever.

By Heather Hogan| February 21, 2017 | 22 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Famous Butch Lesbian Abby Wambach Infiltrates Christian America!

Yesterday, Christian blogger and memoirist Glennon Doyle Melton announced via Twitter and Facebook that she and Abby Wambach are in love.

By Heather Hogan| November 14, 2016 | 60 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Mattel Isn’t Selling Abby Wambach Barbies and Lily-Rose Depp Isn’t Gay

Topics include Lily-Rose Depp, Barbie being full of lies, hipster homophobia, Beyoncé, Zoolander 2, relationships and Netflix, BriaAndChrissy, Professor Sprout and more!

By Riese| February 10, 2016 | 43 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Abby Wambach Barbie: 15 Gay Barbies She Can Invite To The Dreamhouse Potluck

Don’t worry, somebody’s definitely bringing hummus!

By Riese| February 4, 2016 | 50 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Queer News Is Weak This Week, Let’s Talk About Gilmore Girls

Plus: Advertisers are ready for your gay dollars now, Lady Gaga will take over the world this month, the first trailer for Broad City S3, and The DuVernay Test.

By Heather Hogan| February 3, 2016 | 27 Comments
Geekery Health + Athletics

World’s Best Soccer Players Endangered By Sexism, Artificial Turf

There are historical reasons why artificial turf has come to be used so widely, but very few of them have to do with improving gameplay.

By Laura Mandanas| December 23, 2015 | 21 Comments
Feminism

Rebel Girls: 25 Women Who Changed the Game in 2015

These women mounted movements, won awards, told important stories, and otherwise shook the sh*t out of this planet in 2015.

By Carmen| December 23, 2015 | 18 Comments
Health + Athletics

Abby Wambach Hangs Up Her Cleats, We Cry Forever

Tonight, Abby Wambach, the greatest soccer player in U.S. history will play her final game. Hopefully she’ll smooch her wife on live TV one last time.

By Kelly| December 16, 2015 | 21 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

2015 OUT 100 Honors Roxane Gay, Abby Wambach, Hannah Hart, Other Women You Have Crushes On

The Out 100 has revealed 99 of its honorees, including the stars of “Tangerine,” the legendary Lily Tomlin, Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza and your girlfriend Carrie Brownstein.

By Riese| November 9, 2015 | 16 Comments
Health + Athletics

Abby Wambach Retires, Lesbians Everywhere Weep and Pin Dreams on Megan Rapinoe

With 184 goals in 252 caps, two Olympic gold medals, and one world cup victory, her title as Legend is indisputable.

By Rachel W.| October 28, 2015 | 38 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: The USWNT And Ruby Rose Are Everywhere

Additionally, Miley Cyrus is a cartoon bird, Ellen Page has another kickass movie on the way, Hannibal is dying a slow death, and Fox is making a movie about SCOTUS’ love affair with gay marriage.

By Heather Hogan| July 8, 2015 | 174 Comments
Vapid Fluff

No Filter Celebrates World Cup Victory and Ellen Page Holding a Baby

You know it’s real love when she’s Instagramming your kitten.

By Stef| July 8, 2015 | 43 Comments
Health + Athletics

The FIFA Sexist Trickle-Down, From President Blatter On Down

The reaction to EA’s decision to include women’s teams in FIFA ’16 is just one variant in the globally sexist world associated with Fédération Internationale de Football Association. The entire culture is fundamentally sexist, from its chauvinist president to its executive committee officials, all the way down to the dudes that play their video games.

By Abby Higgs| June 10, 2015 | 21 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Let’s Talk About Orange Is the New Black Forever

Plus: Megan Rapinoe flirts with a lady ref at the World Cup, Miley talks about her sexuality and gender, Rachel Maddow has a new puppy, and so much more!

By Heather Hogan| June 10, 2015 | 26 Comments
Health + Athletics

Abby Wambach Makes All-Time Women’s National Team Best XI

Abby Wambach continues to become one of the most decorated queer athletes ever.

By Brittani| December 20, 2013 | 5 Comments
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