OPEN THREAD: Pretty Little Liars Mid-Season Finale BetrAyal Feelings Spectacular
OMG OMG OMG
Gay Reporter Infiltrates NOM’s Youth Conference, Finds It Even More Awful Than Expected
“I’d heard this kind of anti-gay rhetoric hundreds of times before… So why was I getting so upset?”
Anti-“Conversion Therapy” Bill Passes in the CA State Senate
“The bill is one of the government’s many first steps toward defending the mental and physical health of LGBTQ youth. Courts and politicians are starting to become more aware that the mental health of America’s children also means the mental health of LGBTQ teens and children.”
“Words With Girls” Episode 4: Homophobic
Episode 4 of “Words With Girls” is out and Hannah is not happy with there being lesbians at a lesbian party.
Hesta Prynn Could Fall In Love: The Autostraddle Quickie Interview
I had the opportunity to (virtually) sit down with Hesta (aka Julie Potash) and found out how to be a rapper and how to work with Jay-Z. The secret? Just be as amazing as Hesta Prynn.
Five Stars for Amazon Reviewers: Real People Hilariously Take “Bic For Her” to Task
Ali’s Team Pick: “But wait a moment – once the women get the pens, what are they supposed to write on? Man paper?”
Unidentified Members of Pussy Riot Flee Russia, Call Foreign Feminists To Action
“Who knows, this could be the start of a whole new thing, a whole new motivating source for a globally connected unapologetic punk feminist art and music scene. A catalyst, no matter what it gets called. Anything is possible, if anything, this band has reminded us of that.”
Ad Hawk Tells You Who Paid for That Political Ad, Makes You An Extra Informed Voter
Ali’s Team Pick: It’s like Shazam for politics!
“June and Nancy” Reminds Us What It Was Like to Be An American Lesbian in 1958
“The stageplay is the lesbian equivalent of a Mad Men affair, but with less misogyny and so much more at stake.”
NY Mag Sex Diary Stars Lesbian Couple Getting Kinky in Provincetown
“She is often horny after working out. I’m often horny after drinking while she is working out, so we are a perfect match.”
Louisiana Lawmaker Weirdly Obsessed with Making University Drop LGBT Studies Program
A Louisiana lawmaker wants to a local university to drop its new minor in LGBT studies because he claims the program is political; he also seems to have no awareness that it is also political to discourage the program.
How To Wear Skinny Ties, For Femmes and Bois and Everyone In Between
Here’s the most important thing you need to know about skinny ties: You should be wearing one.
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!
DIY Grownup Cubbies
Or as a real grownup might say, “Mail Organizer.”
Get Baked: The Rice and Beans Extravaganza
We’ve got a million variations on arroz con habichuelas to feed your stomach and soul.
Pretty Little Liars Recap 311: Single Fright Female Seeking Same
Paige in a vest. Paige being reasonable. Paige getting mad. Paige getting bullied. Paige crying. This week’s Pretty Little Liars was all about Paige. Plus my predictions for the BetrAyal!
PHRESH CUTZ: A Queer Pop-Up Barbershop
Dances with scissors.
Reach Othrs on Your Phone: Why I Have a Screen of Gay Lady Dating Apps
Mobile dating apps are blowing up for gay men and straight people, but what is on the market for queer ladies?
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday is Spending the Day in Bed
This week on NSFW Sunday: a periodic table of feminist porn, period sex, and skinny dipping etiquette.
Sunday Funday Is Even More Confident About Gay Marriage Than Usual
I think it might be wedding season.