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Relevant To Your Interests: The Nerdiest Coloring Books in All the Land

The world feels like it’s on fire, let’s color nerd stuff!

By A.E. Osworth| February 28, 2017 | 5 Comments
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Aesthetic Rising: Your Astrological Fashion Forecast Featuring Aquarius

Whatever you’re already doing, keep it going. Those dumpsters aren’t going to light themselves.

By Cecelia| February 9, 2017 | 6 Comments
Geekery

Relevant To Your Interests: You, Too, Can Paint Minis for Gaming and Escapism

Combat the doldrums by painting tiny people and buildings!

By A.E. Osworth| February 3, 2017 | 11 Comments
Books

45 Queer and Feminist Books You Need To Read in Early 2017

Everything you want to read.

By Carolyn Yates| January 16, 2017 | 9 Comments
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9 Lesbian Romance Audiobooks To Warm Your Heart On Chilly Nights

Looking to listen to some lesbian romance as you travel (or don’t) this week? Need to take a break from it all and escape into your headphones? Here are the 9 lesbian romance audiobooks you’ve been waiting for!

By Casey| December 23, 2016 | 16 Comments
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Holigay Gift Guide For Europeans: Because International Shipping Sucks

European gift ideas for your European friends.

By Heather Davidson| December 20, 2016 | 11 Comments
Society + Culture

17 Incredible Indie Online Shops for One-of-a-Kind Gifts to One-of-a-Kind People

Want to support diverse indie creators and makers this holiday season (and all year round)? Great, we’ve got you covered.

By Patrice Caldwell| December 15, 2016 | 5 Comments
Geekery

Relevant To Your Interests: The Twelve Days of Nerdsmas

Here are the twelve nerdiest Christmas ornaments I can find.

By A.E. Osworth| December 13, 2016 | 7 Comments
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Relevant To Your Interests: You and Your Dog Are Both Nerds

I adopted a dog, named her Edie Windsor and have decided that, like me, she is a nerd. So probably your dog is a nerd too.

By A.E. Osworth| December 5, 2016 | 20 Comments
Geekery

Holigay Gift Guide: Gear For The Traveling Photographer

Cameras and bags and tents and lenses and cameras and cameras and cameras.

By Molly| December 5, 2016 | 7 Comments
Books

8 Queer High Fantasy Books For Your Epic Sword-Wielding Needs

Like, Guy Gavriel Kay, but queer. Tolkien, but queer. Melanie Rawn, but queer.

By Casey| December 5, 2016 | 130 Comments
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Aggressively Adorable Gifts to Make the Long-Distance Dating Struggle a Little Easier

Ease the sting of distance with these mostly practical (but yes, some are sappy… DISTANCE IS HARD, y’all) gifts.

By Kayla| November 22, 2016 | 9 Comments
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Holigay Gift Guide 2016: More Super Cute Stuff Made by Women Indie Artists

Look at this awesome list of gorgeous stuff I’ve put together for you—all of it designed and/or created by at least one woman or nonbinary artist!

By Raquel| November 21, 2016 | 5 Comments
Fashion/Style

14 Jackets and Coats to Keep You Warm Inside and Out

On the fence about your next outerwear move? No worries, we’ve got you.

By the team| November 18, 2016 | 64 Comments
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This Thanksgiving, Be The Raging Feminist Killjoy Your Family Fears with FASHION

Why not bring the fight to them? Wear your heart and your guts and your politics on your sleeve. And across your chest, and on your head.

By Laneia| November 16, 2016 | 30 Comments
Fashion/Style

31 Halloween-Worthy Socks for the Costume Averse

Not moved by the costume spirit this year (or ever)? We’ve got some footwear alternatives for you, boo.

By Maree| October 18, 2016 | 13 Comments
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Relevant To Your Interests: Let’s Shop Stationery Supplies

Some great recs for writing instruments, art supplies, notebooks and more — from your new favorite podcasts, Art Supply Posse, The Erasable Podcast, and The Pen Addict!

By A.E. Osworth| October 18, 2016 | 21 Comments
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Burn Your Hipster Headdresses: Native Fashion Here & Now!

You love Native designs, support racial justice, and want to contribute to the growth of Native fashion and communities? You’re in luck!

By Jen Deerinwater| September 21, 2016 | 17 Comments
Geekery

Relevant To Your Interests: All Aliens, All the Time

Been watching things about aliens lately? Well here we are with some alien-type goods for your everyday wear and use.

By A.E. Osworth| September 20, 2016 | 4 Comments
Fashion/Style

You’ve Got This in the Bag: Our Fave Bags and Backpack Picks for Fall

Find your next favorite bag, backpack tote or clutch in here.

By the team| September 8, 2016 | 24 Comments
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5 Portable Card Games to Play Anywhere, Anytime

My favorite card games to play with queers in parks and bars in honor of the brand new Oregon Trail card game.

By A.E. Osworth| August 30, 2016 | 26 Comments
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