Grrrls! Grrrls! Grrrls!: What I Learned From Riot
Riot showed us what revolution could look like. We had a new concept of what power could be. We could find it within ourselves and in each other — and we didn’t have to ask.
You Need Help: You Just Graduated From College and Everything Is Awful
Moving back in with your parents after college because you’re unemployed can feel like the end of the world, but is probably not actually the end of the world.
Alexa Meade Turns Realism On Its Head
Laura’s Team Pick: This stuff takes that whole “life imitates art” thing to the next level.
NOM Launches New Anti-Same-Sex-Parenting Propaganda Inspired By Sketchy Study
NOM was more than ready to misconstrue the findings of the latest study on gay families to make gay families look as bad as possible.
VIDEO: Hillary Clinton Celebrates Gay Pride With A Very Nice Statement
“Until full and equal rights are a reality for everyone, our work is not done.”
Seriously, All of Us Really Need to Go the Fuck to Sleep
Maybe we need to start an Occupy Bedrooms movement.
Listling Without Commentary: Readers’ Descriptions Of Long-Lost Books From Whatsthatbook.com
“written around 1950’s with main character running in a cabbage patch wearing a diaper at end of novel”
Heather Peace Gets Honest: The Autostraddle Interview
Lip Service actor and musician Heather Peace opens up about everything from her new album, Fairytales, to how it felt to take DS Murray down to rock bottom.
“Out – The Narrative” Hits Close to Home
“Out” is even more than a bunch of really sweet, really relatable videos that maybe will make you feel emotions.
20 Lesbian Slang Terms You’ve Never Heard Before
You’ll never hold a bowling ball the same way again.
Get Baked: Garlic with Pasta and Swiss Chard
You read that headline correctly.
Against Me! and Joan Jett Cover “Androgynous” In Queerest Moment Ever
Lemon’s Team Pick: I have so many feelings about these humans, this song, and these humans performing this song.
Read a F*cking Book: “Odd Girls & Twilight Lovers: A History of Lesbian Life in 20th-Century America”
If I had the power to declare this the official book of Herstory Month, I would. But I don’t have that power. Only you have that power. And you should read this book!
New Study Questions Whether There Really Is “No Difference” Between Gay and Straight Parents
“This study cannot answer political questions about same-sex relationships and their legal legitimacy.”
Queer Girl City Guide: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
“Carolina girls are the best in the world.”
Fiona Apple’s “The Idler Wheel…” Is Streaming on NPR, Probably You Should Listen
Rachel’s Team Pick: Preview Fiona Apple’s new album and swoon a little!
5 Tips On Dating a Girl Who Is Only Kinda Sorta Maybe Out To Her Family And Friends
“Give her time, give her love and support and when she’s ready to whack the rainbow flag bumper sticker on her car, then she will.”
Before “The L Word,” There Was Lesbian Pulp Fiction
Unfortunate representation of queer communities may piss us off but it doesn’t mean it won’t help in some wacked out way. Just look at lesbian pulp fiction novels.
The 2012 Tony Awards Super Ultra Mega Gay Liveblog Situation
Will Neil Patrick Harris rap again? Find out here!
NSFW Sunday Wants to Taste the Rainbow in Your Pants
This week on NSFW Sunday: couples with roommates, feminist porn, bike smut, and tasting the rainbow in your pants.