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black lives matter

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Living While Black, Queer and Sometimes Mistaken for Male

My white queer friends don’t know why it’s such a big deal for them to not do any of the stupid and obviously illegal things they tend to do if…

Brittani —

Jun 15, 2020

#blacklivesmatter

cece mcdonald

movie features

“Out In The Night,” the Story of Four Black Lesbians Convicted for Self Defense, Premieres on PBS and Logo Tonight

“I know that our story is the story of so many others, and I want those people to know that they’re not alone, and that they do have the right…

Maddie —

Jun 22, 2015

artist spotlight

country music

music

Hurray For The Riff Raff Interview and Ticket Giveaway!

Alynda Lee Segarra and Yosi Perlstein chat with us about their new album and new tour — and oh, by the way, you can win tickets to see them!

Laura Mandanas —

Mar 17, 2015

#blacklivesmatter

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Dispatches From The Millions Marches: Thousands Show Up For #BlackLivesMatter Nationwide

“While it is definitely tragic we still have to march, there is something beautiful and hopeful about the fact that I am fighting for [my mom’s] freedom as much as…

Yvonne —

Dec 15, 2014

crime

Daily Fix

politics + activism

19 Year-Old Renisha McBride’s Killer Convicted on Three Counts

The prosecution argued he acted recklessly.

Maddie —

Aug 7, 2014

a-camp

babeland

Top 10 Things That Made Me Question Everything I Thought I Knew In 2013

first person

Also.Also.Also: This Indie Gay Country Song Went Viral and Other Stories We Missed This Week

A different kind of camp, a book you’ll want to pre-order, a victory for trans* people in the workplace, and LESBIANS.

Carmen —

Jul 17, 2013

bell hooks

idol worship

lgbt history

Idol Worship: bell hooks Was Right

After the Trayvon Martin verdict, one particular (12-year-old) bell hooks quote blew up the Internet. It’s not the only part of her philosophy that still makes sense.

Carmen —

Jul 16, 2013

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people of color