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Vapid Fluff

13 Outfit Suggestions for Jennifer Lawrence to Achieve Her Dream “Slutty Power Lesbian” Aesthetic

Two bodycon dresses and a swimsuit does not a slutty power lesbian make. As a part-time slutty power lesbian myself, I’d be happy to help Jennifer Lawrence correct course on her aesthetic.

By Laura Mandanas|January 5, 2016|48 Comments
Society + Culture

Holigay 2013 Gift Guide: The Busiest Power Dyke You Know

What do you get someone who doesn’t have time to use a gift?

By Lizz|December 13, 2013|18 Comments
First Person Gender

Butch Glam: Let’s Broaden What “Black” In Relation to “Female” Can Mean

I am not crazy; I am simply black, and queer, and butch, and transcultural, and therefore alone.

By Christina|November 11, 2013|9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rachel Maddow Did A Reddit AMA!!!

I know you’ve been wondering what her favorite type of whiskey is.

By Cara|March 8, 2013|26 Comments
Television

Top 12 Best “L Word” Episodes Ever

In which I pick my 12 favorite “L Word” episodes of all time (and provide a brief watching guide for new L Word watchers!) and you give me yours.

By Riese|February 18, 2013|91 Comments
Fashion/Style

Style Thief: How to Dress Like Bette Porter

A fashion ode to the ultimate power dyke. We’re stripping down Bette Porter.

By Lizz|January 21, 2013|35 Comments
Visual Art

Drinks, Debauchery, and Oh Yeah, Art: A Queer Goes To Art Basel

“Rachel Maddow is actually really sweet in person. Like, really really sweet.”

By Najva Sol|December 26, 2012|38 Comments
Television

Maddow and Ellen, Team Dreamboat, Talk Politics, Dancing and Jersey Shore

Vanessa’s Team Pick: If I had to choose between Maddow and Ellen I would probably die so it’s a good thing I don’t have to!

By Vanessa|October 11, 2012|26 Comments
DIY / Crafting / Food / Home Food and Drink

Get Toasted: Rachel Maddow Cocktail Recipes

Bringing even more ways to think about Rachel Maddow while drinking into your life.

By Hansen|July 27, 2012|16 Comments
Politics + Activism

Jane Lynch and Rachel Maddow Switch Seats and Discuss Gay Marriage

Rachel and Jane dish about gay media representation and gay marriage on The Rachel Maddow Show. So this is basically relevant to every interest you’ve ever had, ever.

By Riese|May 17, 2012|20 Comments
News + Politics

Rachel Maddow Talks About Wage Inequality, Drops Some Knowledge on Republicans

Lizz’s Team Pick: Rachel Maddow drops some serious knowledge about gender based wage inequality in basically the most amazing video ever. It gets real.

By Lizz|May 3, 2012|34 Comments
Books

Watch Rachel Maddow on Letterman, Listen to Her on Fresh Air, Then Win a Copy of “Drift!”

Win a signed copy of Rachel Maddow’s new book!

By Rachel|March 27, 2012|87 Comments
News + Politics

More Maddow, Different Medium: Read the Prologue to Maddow’s New Book, ‘Drift’

I’ll take her any way I can get her

By Jamie J. Hagen|March 2, 2012|17 Comments
News + Politics

Five Political Podcasts to Make You Smarter

News, commentary, interviews and activism! Being smarter is how you make new friends and have the shiniest hair.

By Jamie J. Hagen|January 26, 2012|27 Comments
Television

This Video of Rachel Maddow Holding a Baby

Laneia’s Team Pick: Ugh, great. My uterus just exploded.

By Laneia|January 8, 2012|38 Comments
News + Politics

Rachel Maddow Is As Dreamy As You’d Expect In Her Interview With Slate

Rachel Maddow is the shining star in the room for an interview with Slate. Have I mentioned I love Rachel Maddow?

By Lizz|December 24, 2011|11 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

The Advocate’s Top 20 Most Googled Gays Analyzed

The Advocate went all science/pop-culture on Google trend’s ass. I did some follow-up graphing using Rachel Maddow’s face.

By Lizz|December 22, 2011|41 Comments
Television

Ellen DeGeneres Lesbian Interview Extravaganza: Celebrating The Women Who Showed Up

Lindsay Lohan didn’t show up for her Ellen appearance. To cheer you up, we bring you SEVENTEEN other lesbosexy Ellen interviews. (THIS IS EPIC)

By Lizz|December 15, 2011|36 Comments
News + Politics

Newt Gingrich’s Lesbian Half-Sister Is Delightful on Rachel Maddow

Candace Gingrich-Jones on Rachel Maddow = Pure Bliss.

By Jamie J. Hagen|December 9, 2011|10 Comments
Visual Art

50 Pictures of Rachel Maddow

“It’s time, isn’t it?” “It’s time.” “It’s time for 50 pictures of Rachel Maddow.”

By Riese|November 8, 2011|82 Comments
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