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Politics + Activism

More on Nigeria’s Terrible, Horrible Anti-Gay Anti-Human Rights Bill

“…under the proposed legislation, even writing journalistic pieces such as this would be illegal.”

Jamie J. Hagen December 6, 2011 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

Listling Without Commentary: Excerpts From Past News Coverage of Herman Cain’s Campaign

“Cain later told Fox News that abortion should not be legal, but the family can make the decision to break the law.”

Carmen December 6, 2011 15 Comments
The Scene

Lesbian Pursues the American Dream: Mollie Thomas Runs for Miss California USA

Mollie Thomas is a mega-hot humanitarian lesbian running for Miss California USA. Also, she’s ridden an elephant!

Lizz December 6, 2011 11 Comments
Geekery

Write Your Paper Faster With Kittens

Emily’s Team Pick: cats cats cats cats

Emily December 6, 2011 29 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: Televisionary Edition

A shopping guide of television related gifts for you and those people you love/tolerate for the most part.

Brittani December 6, 2011 18 Comments
Health

Urban Cyclists Have an Image Problem

Laura’s Team Pick: “A serious debate developed around whether or not bicyclists were assholes.”

Laura December 5, 2011 53 Comments
Straddleverse

OPEN THREAD: A Case of the Mondays

How are you feeling today? That’s a real question.

Riese December 5, 2011 272 Comments
Book Features Pets & Animals

Everything Is Better With Cats, Especially Books

Fuzzy things are the most interesting, if you ask me.

Carmen December 5, 2011 8 Comments
Gender

Porn For The People: Revolutionizing The Way We Look At Queer Brown Bodies

“Every time we think about porn, it’s always something that’s deviant. I wanted us to see our bodies exposed in a way that’s revolutionary.”

ELIXHER December 5, 2011 12 Comments
Christmas

Crudely Yours, A John Waters Holiday Gift Guide

…holidays don’t need to be filled with sappy crap. Sometimes, it’s ok to get your mistletoe freak fest on.

gabby December 5, 2011 11 Comments
TV News & Trailers

4 Minutes and 50 Seconds of Ilene Chaiken

“If I am at the forefront of lesbian representation in the media, then yes I feel good about it.”

Riese December 5, 2011 56 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Thinks You’d Look Good Out of Those Pants

This week on NSFW Sunday: public nudity, liking whatever porn you want, and songs that sound like lesbian sex.

Guest December 4, 2011 34 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is a Lesbian Outlaw

‘Tis the season for gay people to get married, break the rules, and look at pictures of Kate Moss looking like David Bowie.

Carmen December 4, 2011 16 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #3

The internet is a great place to read things!

Riese December 4, 2011 42 Comments
Comedy

Erin Foley’s “Lower The Bar” Keeps the Bar High for Lesbian Comedy

Just promise me that you won’t pee your pants laughing. I believe in you.

Jessica S. December 3, 2011 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Iowa Teens Challenge Michele Bachmann on Gay Equality, Hijinks Ensue

In which three brave teenagers ask Michele Bachmann what exactly she plans on doing for gay people if she becomes President.

Rachel December 2, 2011 80 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Ontario Anti-Bullying Bill for Gay Teens Might Actually Fix Things

Students in Ontario public schools, including Catholic schools, will soon be allowed to establish gay-straight alliances. They just might not be able to call them that.

Ryan Yates December 2, 2011 11 Comments
Community

It’s Time for Hey! Did You See That Comment? Friday

I laughed a lot this week because y’all are hilarious.

Laura December 2, 2011 9 Comments
Music

Lady Gaga’s “Marry The Night” Video Has A Nervous Breakdown In The Bath With Cheerios

Is it me or is there a Black Swan homage in here somewhere?

Jess December 2, 2011 39 Comments
Geekery

Talking About Neurosexism Nirvana

Carolyn’s Team Pick: Cordelia Fine has condensed Delusions of Gender into about 45 minutes. Watch this video, expand your cultural science literacy.

Ryan Yates December 2, 2011 9 Comments
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