A-Camp September 2012: More Spaces & New Faces!
We just opened up some more spots at A-Camp and have other information for campers and camper supporters, like that Allison Weiss is gonna be there!
Ladies, Start Your Skillets: International Summer Brunch Day Is This Sunday
Don’t you dare forget!
8 Creative Ways To “Hang Out” With Far-Away Friends
Are you Here and your friends Elsewhere? Maybe have a Skype movie date, a group blog, send a few postcards — the possibilities are endless.
Abby Wambach is Naked in This Video
What more do you want from me
“Common Gender” Brings A Queer Love Story to Bollywood
After Noman Robin witnessed the public beating of a transgender woman for using the women’s toilet in a shopping mall, he decided to something about it, Bollywood-style.
True Confessions of a Queer Lisa Frank Enthusiast
“I’m all about Lisa Frank right now because of what she means to my understanding of gender, sexuality, and the fluid nature of both.”
A Worthy Throwback: Nicki Minaj Takes on Sexism, Does Makeup
Carmen’s Team Pick: It was July 6, 2012. It was just another day on UpWorthy. And then, there was Nicki Minaj.
The Hottest Summer Swim Boyshorts for the Hottest Summer Bois and Grrrls
Fourteen of my absolute favorite boyshorts. Now we can all dress like the cast of Blue Crush!
Willow Smith’s “I Am Me” Video Will Melt Your Heart
Also, she has an adorable new look, you guys!
Artist Spotlight: Sally Whitwell
An out Aussie classical pianist whose three-part album tribute to her favourite film characters is as interesting as it sounds.
“United in Anger” Shares History of ACT UP Through Original Footage
“The birth and life of the AIDS activist movement from the perspective of the people in the trenches.”
People in Glass Closets: Anderson Cooper and Straight Responses to Coming Out
When heterosexuals ask, “why does Anderson Cooper have to come out as gay,” I reply: “because you do not have to come out as heterosexual.”
DIY Beauty Bar: Wax On, Wax Off
This caramel’s for your legs, not your mouth.
Get Baked: Let’s Go On A Picnic, Part II
Let’s have a picnic!
NY Daily News Tells Story Of Accused Transgender Maid In Most Offensive Manner Possible
The headline is “Transgender Hotel Maid Busted For Groping Teen Boy” — but the headline isn’t even the worst part! It gets so much worse, and so transphobic and so awful. Really it does.
20 Things About Stickering I Learned On My International Stickering Adventure
7. It is impossible to sticker a moving bicycle cab.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Sending You Signals
This week on NSFW Sunday: erotic hand signalling, outdated traditions, sexy indie rock girls, and the “Trans Women Safer Sex Guide.”
Sunday Funday Is Gonna Be A Big Star
This week, I bring you positive feelings about the justice system – which is rare – and other feelings that are all somehow happy, optimistic, and brief at the same time.
Playlist: For Queers by Queers
From Detroit to NOLA to NYC, there are gay, bisexual, lesbian, trans, and queer artists who are making seriously awesome stuff everywhere, so let’s give them their due.
Why You Need To See “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
“I see that I am a little piece of a big, big universe, and that makes it right.”