Welcome Miss America's First Openly Lesbian Contestant
Erin O’Flaherty is 2016's Miss Missouri, and she’s on her way to Atlantic City for the Miss America pageant on Sunday. And she’s gay! Hurray!
New Film Chronicles Virginia Woolf's Romance With Vita Sackville-West
Where are all my Bloomsbury Group(ies)? A film chronicling the romance between Virginia Woolf—novelist, essayist, and foundational feminist thinker—and fellow author Vita Sackville-West is in the works.
Aniya Wolf, Forbidden to Attend Her Prom in a Suit, Goes to Prom Elsewhere
Earlier this month, Bishop McDevitt High School earned an “A” in gender policing when school officials demanded that their female students wear dresses to prom. Consequently, when student Aniya Wolf showed up in a tuxedo, she was forbidden entry. On May 21 she attended another school’s prom instead — and she rocked…
Girl Kicked Out Of Prom for Wearing Tuxedo to Appear On It's Always Sunny
Last week Aniya Wolf was forcibly removed from her school’s prom because she was attired in a tuxedo rather than a gown. But while officials at Bishop McDevitt High School congratulate themselves on their crusade for gender conformity, Wolf will be enjoying an appearance on It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
Police Refuse to Believe Lesbian Is a Woman, Force Her Out Of Bathroom
An unidentified American woman was forced from a public women’s restroom because she could not convince police that she is female.
Once Upon a Time Introduces Its First Queer Relationship
On Sunday, April 17, ABC’s fairytale mashup series Once Upon a Time introduced its first openly queer relationship via a passionate kiss between Ruby, played by Megan Ory, and Dorothy, played by Teri Reeves.
Majority of Scotland's Mainstream Party Leaders Identify As LGB
Scottish Labour Party leader Kezia Dugdale keeps her personal life close to her chest, but recently announced that she is in a same-sex relationship. Counting Dugdale, the majority of Scotland’s major party leaders have come out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual.
Are Attractive Women Really More Likely to be Straight?
Chris Rock once joked that men are only as faithful as their options, and new research suggests that women may only be as heterosexual as their options—with more attractive women more likely to identify as 100 percent hetero, and less attractive women more open to other sexual identities. Of course, the implied…
One Million Moms Protests Chobani's Sinful Lesbian Yogurt
If there’s one thing God hates, it’s sin. And if there are two things God hates, it’s sin and yogurt. And if there are three things that grind His gears, it’s sin, yogurt, and steamy, sensual lesbians feeding each other Satan’s own fermented lactobacillus bulgarius. Who, O Lord, will speak for the righteous, hetero,…
Kerry Washington Gave a Speech That Will Give You All The Feelings
Kerry Washington - one of last night's winners at the GLAAD Media Awards for her work as an ally - gave a compelling acceptance speech emphasizing the need for marginalized groups to come together across difference (an especially salient point in the wake of Patricia Arquette's unfortunate comments on women's rights).
Girl Group SNH48's Lesbian Music Video Reportedly Banned In Korea
Various LGBT+ media claim Korean media is speculating the Korean produced music video by girl group SNH48 has been banned because it features a heavily implied lesbian relationship.
These Are The Seven Best Lesbian Anime Series Ever Made
After considering many opinions across the internet and consulting with fellow yuri (百合, lesbian themed Japanese media) fans, these are the seven best examples of non-explicitly erotic girl-on-girl animation from Japan.
Same-Sex Marriages Have Been Blocked in Virginia
All same-sex marriages have been stopped in Virginia as of today. The supreme court is now deciding whether to hear the state's appeal against same-sex marriage and is also considering the question of whether same-sex marriage should be legalized nationwide. CONFIDENTIAL TO SUPREME COURT: HELL YES, IT SHOULD BE.
This Sweet, 8-Minute Lesbian Love Story Film Is Really an Ice Cream Ad
Cornetto has been doing a lot of filmmaking-as-advertising lately, by making long-form commercials that barely even show the product being shilled. The latest is called "40 Love," and features two winsome young ladies, with Lily Allen as a guest star.
This 1987 Book on Male Sexuality Explains "Male Lesbians"
Do you think that the idea of the "male lesbian" was either a joke or the creation of the producers of The L Word? Apparently, if so, you're wrong. At least if you believe the 1980s work of one psychologist.
Sailor Moon in English is Back, This Time With Lesbians
American anime distributor Viz has announced that they have obtained the rights to both the upcoming Sailor Moon: Crystal series and the original 90s classic Sailor Moon. The classic series will be broadcast, uncut, on Hulu in both Japanese and English.
Your Childhood Pal, Anne of Green Gables, Was Probably Queer
Anne of Green Gables may not be the the first work on your list of “classic queer literature,” but maybe it should be. There’s something about Anne Shirley which seems, at least to me, undeniably queer. It’s little wonder that I have always identified heavily with Anne and the novel remains my favorite novel of all…
Faking It is More Fun Than You Think
When MTV first announced its new series Faking It, about two girls who pretend to be lesbians at a super liberal Austin, Texas high school in order to became popular.... Well, I gave it pretty heavy side-eye. But I admit, I'm hooked already.
Lesbian Dating App Dattch Weeds Out Men So You Don't Have To
British lesbian dating app Dattch, which verifies that its users are indeed female-identified, is now expanding into the United States, starting with San Francisco and expanding to other American cities. Further plans are to expand into other major English speaking markets like Australia and Canada.
Creepy Things Men Think It's OK to Say to Lesbians on Dating Apps
Just what are men thinking when they message lesbians on dating apps, especially when those dating apps have a good chance of being for lesbians only? One lesbian woman decided to find out and blog her experiences on her tumblr account. Here are her conclusions.
