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Society + Culture

Gym Teacher Suspended Over Lesbian Affair With Student, Just Like in the Movies!

Is there a double standard for gender when considering inappropriate and often criminal sexual misconduct between teachers and students?

Riese August 9, 2011 58 Comments
Music

Artist Spotlight: Clinical Trials

“Thrashy all-female electro grunge rock with a side of angst.”

Crystal August 9, 2011 11 Comments
TV Reviews

“That’s What She Said” is Queer Asian America In Your Face

Why a group of six queer Asian American women are producing, acting in, and writing a groundbreaking queer web series, and why you should care.

Whitney Pow August 9, 2011 53 Comments
Politics + Activism

Michele Bachmann Visits Anti-Gay Church Service, Covers Newsweek, Remains Popular

In addition to Bachmann’s New Yorker story and controversial Newsweek cover, she’s in the news today for visiting a homo-hating church which aired this CRAZY EX-GAY VIDEO YOU HAVE TO SEE.

Riese August 9, 2011 32 Comments
TV Feature

2011 Teen Choice Awards Prove Teens Will Sometimes Choose Gays, Often Choose Bieber

“The Teen Choice Awards are pretty long, but I’ll do my best to cover the gay/funny/awesome parts.”

Lizz August 8, 2011 45 Comments
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Lesbian Sex

You Need Help: Bottoms Up and Helping Your Girlfriend

Can a top be a bottom without selling her soul? And how to talk to a partner who isn’t what she used to be.

Laneia August 8, 2011 33 Comments
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Apparently It’s OK to Attack Gays if You Go to Church, Do Charity Work

A recent decision in an anti-gay hate crime case in Windsor, Ontario has experts calling for harsher sentences. It’s about time.

Ryan Yates August 8, 2011 18 Comments
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Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2012: Maya and Brandi are August! AND HOT.

This month’s calendar video will remind you why you love being gay.

Robin August 8, 2011 42 Comments
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Sartalics Lets You Be Just As Witty On Twitter As In Real Life

Rachel’s Team Pick: I’m really into this. No, really.

Rachel August 8, 2011 31 Comments
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Pretty Little Liars Fashioncap 208: Hospital Gowns are So Hot Right Now

Alternative lifestyle haircuts and candy striper uniforms. Need I say more?

Lizz August 8, 2011 13 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Gets Wet

This week on NSFW lesbosexy sunday, we’re getting wet.

Guest August 7, 2011 22 Comments
Society + Culture

It’s Sunday Funday, Let’s Put on Our Hottest Clothes and Have a Gay Time

Everyone looks damn sexy and everyone is gay. Plus, there are still weddings to be had, and lots of honeymoons to go on. And do you love Lucille Ball? I love Lucille Ball.

Carmen August 7, 2011 32 Comments
Geekery

BlogHer 2011: Transcript From That Panel About How You’ve Driven Me Crazy

It’s statistically likely that you missed this amazing life-changing panel. We can help you with that.

Riese August 7, 2011 74 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Berries Would Be Nice

Six delicious berry recipes for your sweltering summer soul! Perfect for vegans and non-vegans who likes breakfast, lunch or dinner! With berries!

the team August 6, 2011 32 Comments
Politics + Activism

Taxes Officially Most Discriminatory, Least Romantic Part Of NY Gay Marriage

Equality’s inevitable but so are death and taxes.

Laura August 6, 2011 6 Comments
Health

Hangover and Out: Queer Girls’ Advice On The Day After Drinking

“Is there a way out? Yes, you could just not drink the wine, but I mean besides that.”

the team August 5, 2011 150 Comments
TV News & Trailers

The Gays Are Taking Over TV, Except Where We’re Not: The 2011 GLAAD Network Responsibility Index

The yearly GLAAD media report on queer representation on TV is out — who got high marks?

Ryan Yates August 5, 2011 27 Comments
Politics + Activism

Cecil Bothwell, Gay-Friendly Atheist for Congress

Why you should care about a little Democratic primary in North Carolina.

Rose August 5, 2011 14 Comments
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It’s Time For Hey! Did You See That Comment? Friday

Did this week feel short to anyone else?

Laura August 5, 2011 18 Comments
Society + Culture

These Aren’t Wedding Photos, But They Should Be

Carmen’s Team Pick: I have at my fingertips “23 Portraits of Gay Couples Who Can’t Get Married,” and even though it is not good news I want to show it to you anyway, because it is such a testament to love.

Carmen August 5, 2011 12 Comments
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