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2018 election

midterm elections 2018

politics + activism

Midterm Election Day 2018: Here’s Your Voting Open Thread!

It’s the day to make your vote count! Spend all day with us and let us know how voting went, what ballot issues and candidates are on your mind, and…

Rachel —

Nov 6, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What Message Would You Like to Receive From the Beyond?

I carved a tarot pumpkin (all the tarot suits, not posting a picture because I messed up the Cups) and roasted the pumpkin seeds (not pictured because we ate them…

A.E. Osworth —

Nov 2, 2018

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open thread

halloween

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Tell Me Your Spookiest Stories!

It’s the Friday before Halloween and I want to know your spookiest stories!! ??

Ari —

Oct 26, 2018

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open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What Are You Doing For Halloween?

Spooky season is upon us!

Carmen Phillips —

Oct 19, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Zodiac Signs, Hogwarts Houses, Myers-Briggs — What’s Your Preferred Personality Sorter?

Those patient Hufflepuffs are true, and unafraid of toil.

Heather Hogan —

Oct 12, 2018

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open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: How Do You Stand Up For Yourself Like A Boss At Work?

Standing up for yourself at work: Intimidating? You bet. Necessary? That too. So let’s talk about it!

Carrie —

Oct 5, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What Do You Daydream to Distract Yourself?

In your heart of hearts, what does your dream home look like? Where is it? What makes it feel like home? Tell me everything!

Ari —

Sep 28, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: It’s Time to Talk About That Time of the Month

Anyone out there making period related art or magic?

Reneice Charles —

Sep 21, 2018

emmy awards

liveblog

tv news & trailers

2018 Emmys Liveblog and Open Thread

It’s not the Gay Emmys, but it’s the next best thing!

The TV Team —

Sep 17, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: When Did You First Know You Were Gay?

Tell me! What are your most cherished, funny, awkward gay stories from before you knew you were gay?

Carmen Phillips —

Sep 14, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Let’s Talk About Back To School Season (Whether You’re A Student Or Not)!

IS GRAD SCHOOL GOING TO BE THE THING THAT FINALLY MAKES ME START DRINKING COFFEE, EVEN THOUGH I REALLY HATE THE TASTE AND DO NOT WANT TO DRINK IT?! 

Vanessa —

Sep 7, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: LET’S MAKE A MAKEOUT PLAYLIST

This Friday, we’re getting ahead of the game and making a playlist together for cuffing season! Add your favorite song to our collaborative playlist and talk about it in the…

Ari —

Aug 31, 2018