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Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Jillian and Mariko Tamaki’s “This One Summer” is Evocative, Emotional

If you want to reminisce about your teenage summers, enjoy a good book or just a good cry, This One Summer is the book for you.

Mey September 16, 2014 5 Comments
TV Lists

Autostraddle’s 2014 Fall TV Preview: Queers and Women of Color All Over Your Teevee

We’ve got a genderqueer lead, an intersex teenager, multiple shows headlined by women of color, the first ever recurring lesbian woman of color character in a primetime network superhero series and SO MUCH MORE!

Riese September 15, 2014 58 Comments
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Orange Is The New Black 209 Recap: Later, Sobriety!

Yeah right, like she WASN’T going to drink for those 48 hours of freedom.

Hansen September 15, 2014 11 Comments
Health

Our Streets, Our Selves: Tips for Post-Harassment Self-Care

“It’s important to remember that nothing you did caused your harassment. You are worthy of walking around in a world that loves and appreciates you in ways you want to be loved and appreciated.”

July Westhale September 15, 2014 37 Comments
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VIDEO: Watch The Official “Words With Girls” Trailer Now!

Lesbian relationship comedy, WORDS WITH GIRLS, premieres on ColorCreative.tv September 23rd.

Brittani September 15, 2014 18 Comments
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Rebecca Kling and Chicago’s Early to Bed Say “Trans Women + Sex = Awesome”

Chicago’s feminist sex shop has published a well-written guide to getting down for trans women and their partners, written by Rebecca Kling.

Mari Brighe September 15, 2014 21 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Is at Betsey Johnson’s Gay Wedding on Janelle Monae’s Block

Religious folks are coming around to queers and Janelle Monae just moved to Sesame Street after Betsey Johnson’s gay marriage fashion show.

Carmen September 14, 2014 6 Comments
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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Get You Off All Five Ways

Sexy infographics, new poly relationships, porn site banners, four types of spanking, five types of orgasms and more.

Ryan Yates September 14, 2014 15 Comments
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Five Easy Ways to Outsmart a Panic Attack

I’ve compiled a muy scientific blog post with todos los facts about how to Outsmart a Panic Attack.

gabby September 14, 2014 59 Comments
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A Reminder: Net Neutrality

Damn the man, save the internet!

A.E. Osworth September 13, 2014 12 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Bus Tripping For Love

“Wouldn’t you rather join me in an adventurous 4-hour bus ride to a small town diner?”

Archie September 13, 2014 26 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comments Awards Are Sitting on the Dock of the Bay

Sea sponges, mermaids and Captain Hook.

carrie September 12, 2014 5 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Perfume, Pastry, and Pastry Perfume

Do you like pumpkin spice, or does it repel you?

Laura Mandanas September 12, 2014 287 Comments
TV Feature

Rhymes With Witches: Lumpy Space Princess

At the end of the day it’s all bout the lumps.

Nina September 12, 2014 9 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #144: We Say No Because We Are Grumpy and Have Not Slept Properly

Topics include horror in New Orleans, late ’70s gay life in Kansas, family farming, turning 14 in Cincinnati, Teach for America and more!

Riese September 12, 2014 16 Comments
Community

It’s Your Big Chance To Win An A+ Membership

We’re giving away two A+ Memberships AND will give away another membership for every six new member sign-ups this month!

Yvonne September 12, 2014 201 Comments
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In Which Mari and Mey Have Conflicted Feelings About Trans Terminology and “New York Magazine”

“Does her personal language preference trump what is considered to be the non-offensive way to talk about trans women?”

Mey September 12, 2014 32 Comments
Politics + Activism

Do I Hear Wedding Bells? SCOTUS Puts Marriage Equality on the Agenda

After a lot of uncertainty, the Supreme Court has decided to consider hearing same-sex marriage cases from five states — and it may mean big news for the constitutionality of state marriage bans.

KaeLyn September 11, 2014 9 Comments
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Brittani’s Video Party: The Parents of Straight People Want You to Smile

Some funny stuff, some serious stuff, and some funny yet serious stuff. A moody party, indeed.

Brittani September 11, 2014 10 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Badass Lesbian Latina Detective Renee Montoya is Coming to Your TV This Fall on “Gotham”

Everyone’s favorite Gotham City Detective will be a regular on the hotly anticipated new show from Fox.

Mey September 11, 2014 14 Comments
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