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What Do You Do With A Problem Like Romi Klinger: On Bisexuality, Biphobia and Media Representation

Recently, GO Magazine published an interview with Romi Klinger of The Real L Word regarding the current state of her relationships, her career, and the controversy surrounding her sexuality. What does one complicated public figure representing bisexuality mean for the rest of us?

By Stef| January 21, 2014 | 114 Comments
News + Politics

Also.Also.Also: Jean Grae and The Rando Have Their Eyes on The “Harvard Lampoon” and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Romi Klinger’s getting divorced, Dot-Marie got married, trans* voices are getting published, and we’re celebrating the holidays in a special space where it’s just you, Ari Fitz, and the rest of the Internet.

By Carmen| December 25, 2013 | 6 Comments
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Style Thief: Underwear Week Special Edition

In this very special edition of Style Thief, I’ll strip some of my favorite queer women right down to their underwear.

By Lizz| March 4, 2013 | 21 Comments
News + Politics

Also. Also. Also. Google’s Back On Our Side and Other Stories We Missed This Week

The HRC Convention, political shenanigans and the most anticipated music video since “The Real L Word” finale.

By Kristen| September 12, 2012 | 21 Comments
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Real L Word 309 Recap: Perfect Day For This Show To End With A Bang Bang Bang

This week on “The Real L Word,” everybody got married to dolphins!

By Riese| September 9, 2012 | 229 Comments
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Real L Word 308 Recap: Premonitions Sure Are Dreamy And Disturbing

This week on The Real L Word, some people fell in love and some people yelled at each other and some people can be content playing bingo and paying rent!

By Riese| September 3, 2012 | 146 Comments
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Real L Word 307 Recap: Dream Come True, Nightmare Come Soon

This week on The Real L Word, Romi and Dusty reunited, Whitney and Sara visited Connecticut, Amanda went to a dinner party in New York with Kiyomi and Somer couldn’t make it! Hijinks ensue!

By Riese| August 27, 2012 | 139 Comments
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Real L Word Episode 306 Recap: Lost In A Bush (That’s What She Said!)

This week on The Real L Word, everybody is still at Dinah Shore playing golf, making out with each other or talking shit about each other or catching feelings. Who killed Rosie Larsen? This episode won’t answer that question.

By Riese| August 20, 2012 | 107 Comments
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Real L Word 305 Recap: I Wasn’t Expecting This To Be So Bitchy

This week on The Real L Word, everybody went to Dinah Shore and talked about each other to each other!

By Riese| August 13, 2012 | 116 Comments
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Real L Word 304 Recap: Scissor Sisters Meet Tongue Twisters

This week on “The Real L Word,” various lesbians sat at tables and talked to each other!

By Riese| August 5, 2012 | 113 Comments
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The Real L Word Episode 303 Recap: Love Lost Its Way And Ended Up On This Show

This week on The Real L Word, everyone fought about stupid shit and something terrible happened and there was a lot of crying.

By Riese| July 29, 2012 | 107 Comments
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Real L Word 302 Recap: A Leap Of Faith Into a Puddle Of Nonsense

This week on The Real L Word, I took a long nap, Kiyomi drank too much, Whitney popped the question and Amanda inhaled toxic paint fumes.

By Riese| July 23, 2012 | 107 Comments
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Real L Word 301 Recap: Apples and Oranges and Bananaheads

This season on The Real L Word, everyone is happy and everything hurts!

By Riese| July 15, 2012 | 119 Comments
Television

Real L Word Season 3: New Video and Imagery Are Very Shiny And Weird

The good news is that the same voiceover artist who did the “Who Killed Jenny” promos is still employed by Showtime.

By Riese| June 18, 2012 | 53 Comments
Television

4 Minutes and 50 Seconds of Ilene Chaiken

“If I am at the forefront of lesbian representation in the media, then yes I feel good about it.”

By Riese| December 5, 2011 | 56 Comments
Television

Unicorn Plan-It Episode 5: Hunting Bambi

Episode #105 is chock-full of guest stars and other hijinks! Also, UNICORN PLAN-IT T-SHIRTS ARE HERE!

By Riese| November 1, 2011 | 29 Comments
Music

Straight Outta Weho: Real L’s Romi Launches Rap Career With “Gay in LA”

“Strap-on-sex with the Mixter / Yeah she fucked me/ but then I licked her / popping bottles at the Abbey / all these Debs be lookin’ fancy.”

By Riese| October 24, 2011 | 64 Comments
Television

The Real L Word Episode 209 Recap: The Pieces Fall Into Place On Top of Each Other

Free at last, free at last. Thank Ilene Chaiken almighty, this show is finally f-cking over at last.

By Riese| August 3, 2011 | 98 Comments
Fashion/Style

Real L Word’s Romi Klinger Launches Jewelry Line Hija por Vida

Jess’s Team Pick: Feather earrings, anyone?

By Jess| August 1, 2011 | 32 Comments
Television

VIDEO: Real L Word’s Lesbians Share Coming Out Stories and Common Misconceptions

Whitney, Claire, Sajdah, Kelsey, Sarahahahara, Scarlett (YES SCARLETT), Alyssa, Romi, Vivianne, Francine, Cori and Kacy share coming out stories and also debunk common “lesbian misconceptions.”

By Riese| July 30, 2011 | 27 Comments
Television

Real L Word Episode 208 Recap: The Hardest Time to Write This Rhyme

This week on The Real L Word, everybody cried because everybody hurts, sometimes.

By Riese| July 28, 2011 | 134 Comments
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