The Comment Awards Are Getting Cozy
In which we laugh, cry and discuss the proper spelling of “boobs”
SPLC Sues Ex-Gay Therapy Practice for Fraud, Deception, and Generally Not Working At All
The SPLC has filed the first-ever lawsuit against an ex-gay therapy practice for deceit.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Winter Outerwear Essentials for the Discerning Butch
“If you’re cold, it’s your own damn fault!”
BREAKING: Supreme Court Will Consider Both Prop 8 and DOMA
The Supreme Court will review both Prop 8 and DOMA and consider the future of gay marriage in the US.
Things I Read That I Love #53: You’re Really Gonna Like The First One
Topics include Mormon fundamentalists, plane crashes, studying gangs, LOST, electrocution, nostalgia for YA novels and children’s books, not going to prom and so much more!
Notre Dame’s Gay Students Asked to Be Chaste, Because Catholicism
Notre Dame has approved an LGBT student organization and the club must preach chastity for LGBTQ students. Which makes me think maybe we should take our gay money elsewhere.
Fawlty Deflowerings: UK Lawmakers Trying To Define Gay Sex
Marriage equality comes with a cost.
Prairie Homo Companion: Conversations On Coming Home
“Me too,” I could so easily say to the teenagers on that Edmonton LRT train: “Me too.” I had also wanted to leave, and I did; but then I came home.
Brittani’s Video Party: Britney, Bo, and Brooklyn
Jay-Z and the cool artsy grandma you wish you had (and maybe do) chat on the subway, Britney’s back (bitch), and I reveal another holiday film I’m excited about.
Get Baked: Broccoli Cheddar Beer Soup
The last time I was making broccoli cheddar soup, I was drinking a smoked lager and thought, “Why the fuck not?”
“Tales of a Fourth Grade Lesbo” Tells It Like It Was
CARA’S TEAM PICK: For everyone who was once young and queer and confused and is going to be in LA this weekend.
Almost Famous: Lila Rose
Our new music segment! Meet up-and-coming queer musician Lila Rose and feast your eyes on the best cat photo you’ll see this week.
Get Baked: Vegan Leek and Parsnip Soup
This vegan soup will inspire lots of thyme/time puns.
Immigration Reform is a Queer & Trans* Human Rights Issue
“The only way that we as queer and trans* activists can fight against homophobia and transphobia as it impacts the most vulnerable members of our community is through working in coalition with other social justice groups to fundamentally change and dismantle these unjust systems.”
The Birds and the Bees: Let’s Talk About Sex With Maggie And Rachel!
Ali’s Team Pick: Maggie Keenan-Bolger has team up with Rachel Sullivan and they’re busy creating “The Birds and the Bees: Unabridged,” a play about female sexuality.
Toys Are For Tots (Not Girls or Boys Damnit)
Easy Bake Ovens don’t need to be gendered anymore than Lego does. Sidestep the stereotypes this season.
Also.Also.Also: The Selfie That Helped Change The World And Other Stories We Missed This Week
Hillary Clinton is a 21st Century Girl, Drag Queens love themselves, and gay people around the globe are making strides!
I Want You to Want Tea: How to Make the Most Thoughtful Gift Ever
I am the most glad that I get to share this enchanting project with you beautiful people. It doesn’t cost a lot, you can put it all together in a few hours of fun AAAAND you’ll be seriously warming the heart cockles of a special someone because tea just keeps on giving!
Holigay 2012 Gift Guide: Geeky Gifts for All Variables of Nerds
This enormous gift guide full of nerdery and fun will make your holiday shopping super simple and really, really geeky. There’s a lot of Dr. Who in here, for the record.
Make A Thing: Easy Peasy Screen Printing
Here’s a simplified version of screen printing for small batches of t-shirts that will impress your friends and loved ones and dogs and especially me.