I’m one of the countless numbers of educated young people who left the Detroit area. And it’s not just the economy, stupid, but the state’s constant refrain of anti-women, anti-labor, anti-LGBT politics that drove me away.
Salt, the super condiment, is no longer playing back up to your pepper shaker.
Whether you’re full of egg nog or feelings, this is a place to share your delight and horror during this especially special time of year.
This week’s Straddler is Tiara, better known as Creatrix Tiara around these parts. She chats about the concept of “home”, coming to terms with her sexuality, and how to be a llama.
“I know that there are many groups who we fund that if we didn’t they simply wouldn’t exist, they would close. There is dire need for the resources we provide.”
I’m stealing the clothes right off nine of my favorite queer style icons in this very special New Year’s Eve edition of Style Thief.
Our favorites from this year’s inconsistent but often lovely cornucopia of women who like other women and aren’t afraid to show it (on television).
Billboard art and famous food.
This week on NSFW Sunday: 2012 in sex, dream girls, open relationship interviews, dildos on airplanes and buying your first vibrator.
Not another “All That Glitters” holiday fashion guide.
9. The Playing Of Funky Music By White Boys and Other Humans Specifically For Hillary Clinton’s Grooves and Enjoyment
The cloud isn’t actually a magical place in the sky– more likely it’s a data center in Tennessee somewhere. Let’s talk about why you should think about cloud storage and some basics to get you started.
“That’s what you wish you could tell her when you’re staring at your shoes or finishing that drink or pretending there’s nothing else to say.”
Topics include a deadly avalanche, Johnny & Winona, joy, survivalists, a church abuse scandal, a Mormon reporter on the Romney bus, malls, revealing your HIV status and contemplating psychopathy.
Let’s talk frozen femmes, hot peppers and holigay profile pics!
Meet Esther Zinn, the creator of the iPhone app that lets you find clubs, bars, events and even news for queer ladies anywhere you go.
This fifth installment finds our freshmen on their way home for the holidays. They’re becoming leaders, creating new families, meeting Andrea Gibson and recovering from finals, foot surgery and concussions! We just love them so.
Walking in a winter wonderland without freezing your fucking feet.
On growing up with (or without) guns.
Ali’s Team Pick: George Takei. Just… George Takei.