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Advice Sex + Relationships

Everybody Publicly and Shamelessly Flirt With Each Other Right Now

Literally why not.

By Erin| September 19, 2017 | 90 Comments
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Here’s Who Got #NationalGirlfriendDay Right On Twitter

Straight people are at it again.

By Erin| August 2, 2017 | 60 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q

Queer Celebrities! They’re Just As Weirdly Giddy About “The L Word” Reboot As You Are!

What a bizarre and surreal day to be alive in this world.

By Heather Hogan| July 11, 2017 | 40 Comments
Society + Culture

Mommi Is the New Daddy

Take it from two experts.

By Erin| June 1, 2017 | 184 Comments
Society + Culture

Twitter Is the New Black Church

I grew up hearing stories from elders about how integral the black church was to their lives during the Civil Rights era. Being a queer woman, I never quite felt that same sense of camaraderie in the church. So I found my sanctuary on Twitter.

By Cami Thomas| May 2, 2017 | 8 Comments
Society + Culture

“I Want to Be Visible”: A Queer #DisabledAndCute Photo Gallery

When I saw the hashtag #DisabledAndCute gaining steam on Twitter last weekend, I felt an immediate tug of recognition. Disabled folks were here, owning our bodies and looks rather than trying to cover up, slink away, or downplay.

By Carrie| February 20, 2017 | 9 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Cher’s Best Tweets of 2016

We learned a lot from Cher this year, specifically about how much she hates Donald Trump.

By Erin| December 22, 2016 | 21 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Name A More Iconic Pair: More Internet Haikus

This round we cover accidental likes, likes without following, the death of vine, and more!

By Erin| November 4, 2016 | 5 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Biebs Could’ve Turned Off Comments: Another Round of Internet Haikus

Digital cleanses, penguins in backpacks, Denny’s tweets and more.

By Erin| August 22, 2016 | 8 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Lindsay Lohan’s My Avi: More Internet Haikus

Life is but a meme.

By Erin| June 22, 2016 | 28 Comments
Geekery

Here’s How to Outsmart Twitter’s New Algorithm

Twitter released its new algorithm, which means it’s the perfect time for you to take back control of what you see in your feed.

By Heather Hogan| February 20, 2016 | 11 Comments
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Twitter Bans “Hateful Conduct” in Acknowledgement of Assholes on its Platform

Twitter unveils new rules meant to protect users from “hateful conduct” on the platform, the armed men occupying a federal facility in Oregon, white Republican women are angry, and more!

By Yvonne| January 5, 2016 | 14 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
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You Need Help: When Is It Okay to Unfollow Someone on Social Media?

Where do you draw the line when it comes to unfollowing someone on Twitter or Facebook?

By Rachel| February 12, 2015 | 39 Comments
Vapid Fluff

Twitter Critter: 25 Ellen Page Tweets For A More Adorable Day

Ellen Page knows how to get you to visit her hometown, because Ellen Page knows how to get you, period.

By Laneia| April 11, 2014 | 28 Comments
Geekery

Data After Death: A Digital Will for a Digital Age

More of our lives are lived digitally by the day, and it’s time to start thinking about what happens to all this when we die: do we want it to go to someone else, to be erased, or to remain indefinitely in the ether(net)?

By Fikri| September 28, 2013 | 7 Comments
Feminism

Say Thank You To A Badass Internet Feminist Today

Happy #TellAFeministThankYou day! Who are you thanking? Who am I thanking? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT.

By Carmen| February 12, 2013 | 11 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

However, These Celebrity Responses to Kirk Cameron Are F*cking Hilarious (UPDATE: Kirk Responds!)

“I’m getting him some new books. The Old Testament simply can’t be expected to explain everything.” #noh8 (Also: Kirk Cameron responds, plays the victim, surprise)

By Riese| March 6, 2012 | 28 Comments
News + Politics

Lesbian Truck-Driver Tweets for Sweden, Makes Sweden Sound Eminently Visitable

“I’m just your average lesbian truck-driver.”

By Jamie J. Hagen| January 19, 2012 | 34 Comments
Comedy

People Pissed Off About Not Getting What They Wanted For Christmas #FML

“I hate how my mom has to ruin christmas by getting everyone stupid gifts..where the hell is the iphone i asked for?! bitch!”

By Riese| December 27, 2011 | 128 Comments
Feminism

FEMINIST HULK is a 28-Year Old Queer Vegan Ph.D Student in Iowa

“HULK’S LITERARY LIFE-PARTNER SAYS HELLO TO INTERNETS”

By Riese| August 22, 2011 | 17 Comments
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