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At Home in the Big Apple

At Home in the Big Apple

Marie-Claire Martineau and Elaine Comerford make New York City a home away from home for newcomers.

How Lesbians Saved Sarah Silverman

How Lesbians Saved Sarah Silverman

Otep is Nominated for a GLAAD Media Award

Otep is Nominated for a GLAAD Media Award

Frontwoman Otep Shamaya is out and proud in an unlikely music scene.

Angelina Jolie Releases a Tribute Video for Her Late Mother

Angelina Jolie Releases a Tribute Video for Her Late Mother

A moving, bittersweet video celebrates the life of Marcheline Bertrand.

This Earth Day, One Cocktail Equals One Planted Tree

This Earth Day, One Cocktail Equals One Planted Tree

Celebrate the planet with a Treetini from VeeV.

Putting the T in Reality TV

Putting the T in Reality TV

Two new reality shows bring transwomen into the mainstream

A Major Boon for LGBT Boomers

A Major Boon for LGBT Boomers

Federal government recognizes LGBT seniors’ need for support.

Exclusive: Athena Reich's "The Logical Song" Music Video Premiere

Exclusive: Athena Reich's "The Logical Song" Music Video Premiere

OutMusic award winner Athena Reich debuts her new jam.

Lesbian Books for Spring: More Than 150 Fascinating Finds

Lesbian Books for Spring: More Than 150 Fascinating Finds

OK, they're not all lesbian but they have plenty of lezzie interest.

Lilith Fair Returns

Lilith Fair Returns

The pioneering summer music festival is back and bigger than ever.

Amanda Seyfried Locks Lips with Julianne Moore in Chloe

Amanda Seyfried Locks Lips with Julianne Moore in Chloe

4th Annual Women’s Award at Stonewall Recap

4th Annual Women’s Award at Stonewall Recap

Kathy Griffin Goes Lez for Law & Order: SVU

Kathy Griffin Goes Lez for Law & Order: SVU

The outspoken comic and LGBT champion guest stars on tonight's episode of the hit NBC drama and amid lesbian kiss controversy.

How to Come Out in a Job Interview

How to Come Out in a Job Interview

When it comes to the job market coming out can be tricky, here are some expert tips to help make it smoother.

Our Families Count Expands for Census

Our Families Count Expands for Census

Online and offline social networking help spread the word.

New Board Members Join Out & Equal

New Board Members Join Out & Equal

Prodigal Sons Screens in New York City

Prodigal Sons Screens in New York City

The powerful and award-winning documentary by lesbian filmmaker Kim Reed opens wide this month.

Aussie's Lesbian Magazine LOTL Turns 20

Aussie's Lesbian Magazine LOTL Turns 20

Ellen DeGeneres Named Woman of the Year by PETA

Ellen DeGeneres Named Woman of the Year by PETA

Curve Magazine’s 20th Anniversary S.F. Pride Float Design Contest

Curve Magazine’s 20th Anniversary S.F. Pride Float Design Contest

Lesbian Mayor E. Denise Simmons Joins Senate Race

Lesbian Mayor E. Denise Simmons Joins Senate Race

Olympic Lesbians: Who Should We Be Cheering For?

Olympic Lesbians: Who Should We Be Cheering For?

Here are four lesbians to cheer for in Vancouver.

Rolling into Cambria

Rolling into Cambria

WOAR’s annual Women’s Weekend makes for a sweet retreat.

Highlighting Same-Sex Marriage Hypocrisy

Highlighting Same-Sex Marriage Hypocrisy

New York lesbian, Kitty Lambert, marries a stranger to uncover how backward the law really is.

Get Smart with Deborah Pardes

Get Smart with Deborah Pardes

Eradicating ignorance one podcast at a time.

Tool Academy Goes Gay

Tool Academy Goes Gay

The cast of VH1's guilty pleasure Tool Academy introduces a lezzie couple into the dysfunctional mix, for season three.

Punk Like Her

Punk Like Her

Author and musician JD Glass on the intersection of music and writing.

Saying Goodbye to Dollhouse: A Fangirl’s Lament

Saying Goodbye to Dollhouse: A Fangirl’s Lament

Joss Whedon’s innovative sci-fi drama comes to a close.

Warming Up Your Winter Whiskey Style

Warming Up Your Winter Whiskey Style

Five whiskey cocktail recipes guaranteed to please the palate.

Indulge Her This Valentine's Day

Indulge Her This Valentine's Day

Unique gifts you can enjoy together.

Start a Gay-Straight Alliance

Start a Gay-Straight Alliance

Seven simple steps to create a GSA at your school.

One on One with Ana Egge

One on One with Ana Egge

The out musician talks about her new album, growing up and married life.

How Olivia Rocked Our World: A 20th Anniversary of Cruises

How Olivia Rocked Our World: A 20th Anniversary of Cruises

Courtenay Semel: Hollywood's Most Wanted

Courtenay Semel: Hollywood's Most Wanted

The lesbian heiress opened up to Curve in December about celebrity hook ups, tabloid rumors and the love of her life, the now deceased, Casey Johnson.

The LGBT Community Reaches Out to Haiti

The LGBT Community Reaches Out to Haiti

Lesbian Actors, musicians and nonprofit professionals are all showing support of earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.

Remembering Chantal Salkey

Remembering Chantal Salkey

San Francisco lesbians say goodbye to one of our community’s leading figures.

One to Watch

One to Watch

The trailblazing transgender choreographer and dancer Sean Dorsey is honored by "Dance Magazine."

Jane Velez-Mitchell Honored

Jane Velez-Mitchell Honored

HLN's "Issues" host and out lesbian, Jane Velez-Mitchell, accepted the Ruby Award for her work in fighting human trafficking.

Casey Johnson Found Dead

Casey Johnson Found Dead

Lesbian heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune was discovered dead in her Los Angeles home Monday.

The World According to Ferron

The World According to Ferron

The Canadian folk singer dishes on not being defined by lesbianism and playing house with Bitch.

Novels to Start Out the New Year

Novels to Start Out the New Year

Kathi Isserman points us to some of her top picks on the shelves now.

Keeping the Faith

Keeping the Faith

Marianne Faithfull talks punk rock, sexuality and her new album.

2009 OUTMusic Awards Roundup

2009 OUTMusic Awards Roundup

Cold weather and warm voices harmonize at the 2009 OUTMusic Awards.

Portia de Rossi Talks Same-Sex Marriage on "The View"

Portia de Rossi Talks Same-Sex Marriage on "The View"

The "Better Off Ted" actor shares her feeling about marriage and civil rights.

Winter in the Desert: A Holiday Guide to Las Vegas

Winter in the Desert: A Holiday Guide to Las Vegas

Santa Claus Comes Out

Santa Claus Comes Out

A new hilarious play unveils the truth about jolly old Saint Nick and what really makes the Yuletide gay.

Marriage Equality Rejected in New York State

Marriage Equality Rejected in New York State

A bill that would have granted same-sex marriage was defeated on Wednesday, and LGBT New Yorkers are reeling from the blow.

Meredith Baxter Comes Out as a Lesbian

Meredith Baxter Comes Out as a Lesbian

The "Family Ties" star ends the Sapphic speculation in an interview on "The Today Show."

Cavanagh Shines in "Jubilee"

Cavanagh Shines in "Jubilee"

Sapphic fave Megan Cavanagh hits the stage in a modern rendition of the 1935 hit Broadway musical.

Stripping the Layers of Identity

Stripping the Layers of Identity

Trans butch performer Kestryl Cael explores gender identity in the visionary one-man show "XY(T)."

Scott Turner Schofield Chooses His Own Adventure

Scott Turner Schofield Chooses His Own Adventure

The performance artist talks gender, aerial acrobatics and his show "Becoming a Man in 127 EASY Steps."

And Sophie Comes Too

And Sophie Comes Too

Meryl Cohn delivers laughter and heart with a new play.

LGBT Publishing Company Files For Bankruptcy

LGBT Publishing Company Files For Bankruptcy

The "Washington Blade" and "Southern Voice" shut their doors.

Daniela Sea’s Invitation

Daniela Sea’s Invitation

A Thanksgiving that’ll change—and save—lives.

To Be Or Not To Be—Out On the Job

To Be Or Not To Be—Out On the Job

Sirius XM’s "Focus Group" Looks at Biz From Gay Perspective.

Lesbian Web Series We Can't Get Enough Of

Lesbian Web Series We Can't Get Enough Of

These online shows are boldly going where TV should be. Check out our top picks for must-stream watching.

Tips for Coming Out to Your Kids

Tips for Coming Out to Your Kids

So you know what to say when your child asks, "mommy, whats a lesbian?"

Obama Signs Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Bill

Obama Signs Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Bill

Prevention act broadens hate crime scope.

The Whole Storey

The Whole Storey

She’s the creative drive behind the cover art for Tegan and Sara’s latest album, “Sainthood.” Now, Emy Storey opens up about her design style, her fans and the visual concept behind the new...

Win a FREE "The L Word: The Final Season" DVD!

Win a FREE "The L Word: The Final Season" DVD!

Are you a Bette? A Shane? Enter our look-alike contest for a chance to win a copy of season six of "The L Word."

Hot Lesbian Nightlife in Cool San Francisco

Hot Lesbian Nightlife in Cool San Francisco

Lesbian promoters bring much needed girl nights to the Bay Area.

5 Financial Tips for the Lesbians

5 Financial Tips for the Lesbians

Out consultant Jennifer Brown wants to be your fiscal mentor.

Rosie’s Wife Talks Travel

Rosie’s Wife Talks Travel

Former Nickelodeon executive Kelli O’Donnell talks about helming R Family Vacations.

Women’s Soccer: The Next Generation

Women’s Soccer: The Next Generation

Ten years after an iconic World Cup finale, a new women’s pro league takes the field.

Welcome Home to the Michigan Womyns Festival

Welcome Home to the Michigan Womyns Festival

Photographer Angela Jimenez shares her stunning behind the scenes festival photos.

The Sex Wars

The Sex Wars

Lipstick and Dipstick's porn related advice caused a ruckus. Now, it's your turn to weigh in.

When Everything Cliks

When Everything Cliks

The band talks musical influences, their new album Dirty King and the challenges of being role models — shortly before their recent split.

Hot 'n' Heavy

Hot 'n' Heavy

Queer porn maven Courtney Trouble offers up her Top 9 sexy adult flicks — made by lesbians, for lesbians.

News Notes

News Notes

Harry Potter star gives back, a lesbian solider seeks asylum and Annie Leibovitz heads to court.

American Idol's New Judge

American Idol's New Judge

It's official, Paula is out and Ellen is in. The out comic and daytime TV favorite is making her return to primetime as a judge on the hit series American Idol.

Artistic License

Artistic License

The 15 animated couples you never knew you always wanted.

10 Things Femmes Wish You Knew

10 Things Femmes Wish You Knew

Funny ladies and proud femmes Suzanne Westenhoefer and Vicki Shaw school you on the subject.

Art on the Fringe

Art on the Fringe

Fringe festivals give female performers permission to experiment.

Oh So Scandalous

Oh So Scandalous

Our brazen cover girl Aubrey O'Day is heating up the blogoshere!

Smack Down!

Smack Down!

It's Perry vs. Foster in the battle over lezzie lyrics.

Taking Home the Literary Gold

Taking Home the Literary Gold

Both new and veteran names round out the list of this years award-winning queer writers.

Odalys Nanin Gets Naked

Odalys Nanin Gets Naked

A Long Running Off-Broadway Production Gets a Sapphic Makeover.

Queen for a Night

Queen for a Night

Spotted at a lesbian hotspot, Queen Latifah spurs more queer speculation.

Strut Your Literary Stuff for Chroma

Strut Your Literary Stuff for Chroma

Queer writing competition offers more than bragging rights.

Domestic Partnerships in the Heartland

Domestic Partnerships in the Heartland

Wisconsin wakes up the Midwest with domestic partnership legislation.

Technical Difficulties

Technical Difficulties

The popular lesbian website Shewired.com falls prey to hackers.

Unique and Unusual Digs

Unique and Unusual Digs

Want to bed down in a beagle-shaped bedroom? There is a website to help you find this wacky guesthouse—and many more.

Lesbian Fall TV Preview

Lesbian Fall TV Preview

Brace yourself ladies, your TV is about to get very, very gay!

Gender Turbulence

Gender Turbulence

The TSA's new policy may have you dressing in drag.

My First Win

My First Win

Lammy award winning author Jenny Block shares what it was like to get the gold.

Chastity Bono Comes Out as Trans

Chastity Bono Comes Out as Trans

The famed activist, musician and author becomes the first celebrity lesbian to come out as trans.

Sandy Young's Got the Look

Sandy Young's Got the Look

This rock star mom turns season two of the model competition on its head.

Terri Nunn Headlines L.A. Pride

Terri Nunn Headlines L.A. Pride

Set to headline the L.A. Pride Festival, the Berlin vocalist talks about pride, sex and her latest album.

The White House Goes Queer

The White House Goes Queer

Grassroots Activists Demand Marriage Equality

Grassroots Activists Demand Marriage Equality

Protesting the California State Supreme Courts ruling on Prop. 8, gay rights activists flooded the streets of Fresno in an effort to "Meet in the Middle."

This Week's Curve Gets Around Winner!

This Week's Curve Gets Around Winner!

Check out the first lucky winner in our month-long Curve Gets Around Contest!

The California State Supreme Court Upholds Prop. 8

The California State Supreme Court Upholds Prop. 8

The verdict is heartbreaking but the fight is still not over.

Wanda Sykes and Wife Welcome Twins

Wanda Sykes and Wife Welcome Twins

It's a boy—and a girl, for the out comic.

Von Iva Turns Up the Heat

Von Iva Turns Up the Heat

They've got a feature film and an expanding tour. What’s next for this up-and-coming synth rock band?

The Great Divide: Chick-Lit and Queer Chicks

The Great Divide: Chick-Lit and Queer Chicks

One curvette’s hunt for light lesbian fiction in a sea of chick-lit and bodice rippers.

Shawnee Harkins, Fitness at Sea

Shawnee Harkins, Fitness at Sea

A look back at the out fitness maven, with a classic Curve interview

Kelly McGillis, Out At Last

Kelly McGillis, Out At Last

It's official, the iconic Top Gun star plays for our team!

KG MacGregor and JLee Meyer Talk Lesbian Lit

KG MacGregor and JLee Meyer Talk Lesbian Lit

Two literary insiders discuss each other’s books, awards and smartass characters.

Lohan, Looking for Love (and Laughs)

Lohan, Looking for Love (and Laughs)

The notorious Lindsay Lohan charms our pants off in a hilarious web parody.

A Tribute to Bea Arthur

A Tribute to Bea Arthur

5 (and a half) Reasons We’ll Miss Bea Arthur.

Departments

Letters: Lesboxploitation Not Cool

Letters: Our Fashion Gets a Plus

Letters: Brownworth Rocks the House and the Boat

Letters: Bring on the Butches

Scene: Laura Spanjan's Goodbye Party at Don Ranom's

On Thursday, April 8th, Laura Spanjan's Goodbye party was held at Don Ramon's in the SOMA district. We will miss you Laura!

Scene: Backstage with Tegan and Sara

Curve Magazine backstage with Tegan & Sara at The Fox Theater in Oakland, Calif.

Scene: Flourish - One Year Anniversary Party

.Flourish. began a year ago as an intimate fête, but has since erupted into the most extravagant Queer Ladies-Night in San Francisco. 2 floors of dancing & luxurious, spacious lounging, with DJ...

Scene: WETbar

Held hottest gay-owned and gay-operated bar in the East Bay, the Bench and Bar is the sexy backdrop for WETbar. This exciting and high energy Sunday afternoon party attracts women from all over...

Scene: Smoking Cocktail

Smoking Cocktail is a monthly event and a place for lgbt artists, activists and professionals to meet and mingle in the LA area. Visit their website here: thesmokingcocktail.com

Scene: Good Times with DJ Olga T and Friends!

Good Times is a weekly party for lesbians in the East Bay. With over 250 women every week gracing the beautifully appointed venue, DJ Olga T and friends create an inviting space for women to share...

Scene: Training Rules DVD Release Party

On February 11th, 2010 Curve magazine hosted the DVD release party for Training Rules at Orson restaurant. Co-director Dee Mosbacher and cinematographer Fawn Yacker attended the event. Watch a...

Scene: Dot429 - 2nd San Francisco Networking Brunch

On Sunday, February 7, 2010, Dot429 held it's 2nd San Francisco Networking Brunch at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Scene: Dot 429 Launch Event

On Jan 13, 2010 over 350 LGBT professionals from all over the Bay Area mixed and mingled at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) this past Sunday at the inaugural dot429 networking brunch event....

Scene: Olivia's Sexy Halloween Cruise

Curve's own editor in chief Diane Anderson-Minshall was onboard to help Lipstick and Dipstick advice columnist Kathy Belge and the acrobatic-burlesque-lesbian superstars Wau Wau sisters host a sexy...

Scene: "It's Organic" A Party for Laura Spanjian

Last Dec 10, 2009 a party for District 8 supervisor candidate Laura Spanjian was thrown at Orson Restaurant in San Francisco. Co-Chairs: Frances Stevens & Jen Rainin, CURVE Magazine and Sweet...

Scene: Curve Holiday Party '09

Lime restaurant and lounge located in Upper Market in San Francisco hosted Curve's Holiday Party this past Dec 9.

Scene: Jade Studio LGBT Event

Scene: Bliss at Palm Springs

Scene: Latin LGBT Pride at Dolores Park S.F.

Scene: Curve at Atlanta Pride '09

Curve magazine celebrated in Hotlanta with a booth at the Piedmont Park Festival grounds over Halloween weekend for the Pride Festival.

Scene: Curve Presents Third Annual Ladies Night Dine Out for Life

Music, drinks, tapas and fund raising at Charanga to stop AIDS one plate a time.

Scene: Bettie's Birthday Bash at Orson

Champagne toasts, burlesque dancers and Marilyn Monroe were just a few of the festivities at Orson in San Francisco.

Scene: Curve at the SF GLAAD Media Awards!

Get a peek at the GLAAD Media Awards red carpet and the after party!

Scene: Turning Over a New Leaf

New Leaf & Curve Magazine Spring Gala ‘09. Featuring special guest comic Sabrina Matthews and Master of Ceremonies Ross Palomobo. It was a night of food, fun and spectacle at the Teatro Zin...

Scene: Midwestern Call to Legalize Love

Following heartbreaking decisions in California, Florida and Arizona to prohibit gay marriage, more then 700 people assembled on Nov. 15 at the plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center in...

Scene: Lipstick & Dipstick's International Book Tour!

Curve advice gurus Lipstick & Dipstick's hit the road on their International Book Tour, which took them from Canada all the way to Boston and so many places in between.

Scene: Ladies Night & Curve Magazine Holiday Party 2008

Curve Magazine Holiday & Ladies Night Party at Under One Roof. Featuring special guest Marga Gomez, Comedienne.

Scene: Remembering Del Martin

Del Martin was a pioneer, an icon and a hero. Her activism changed the face of the lesbian community, and her death on August 27, 2008 was mourned by us all. Now that our right to marry hangs in...

Scene: Fem Bar

November, 2008 photos from Fem Bar in San Francisco

Scene: Castro Street Fair 2008

Some of our Curvettes were out at the Castro Street fair in San Francisco. Check out the pics!

Out in Front: Top 10 Lesbian-Owned Companies

Entrepreneurs create success on their own terms.

Out in Front: Politically Correct Women

These women are taking their causes to the streets – and to the state legislature.

Out in Front: Ten Reasons We Love Sarah Katherine Lewis

The author of "Sex and Bacon" has us drooling.

Out in Front: Ecochick Political

Nancy Sutley, Obama's top environmental advisor is putting the green back into red, white and blue.

Curvature: A Pink City Protégé

Mademoiselle Kat brings her women to the streets.

Curvature: Girl Toy or Boy Toy?

One lesbian mom struggles to teach her kids that gender is a spectrum, despite the best efforts of America’s toymakers.

Curvature: Gifts That Give Back

These ten companies offer goods with a cause.

Curvature: Workout Weather

It’s cold outside, but the hottest workout videos will get you moving—rain or shine.

Curvature: More Green for Less Gold

Tips from the Curvettes on saving the planet and your wallet.

Curvature: Eco-Friendly Living

Contractor Iris Harrell shares tips on how to green-up your humble abode.

Curvature: Seeing Through the Greenwashing

What you should know about your personal products.

Curvature: A Different Kind of Animal Lover

Two taxidermists use their skills to honor our furry friends.

Curvature: You Can Build Your Nest and Give to Charity, Too

Nonprofit online store 'Nest' makes retail therapy good for the world.

Curvature: In Their Own Words

What do teens think about gender and sexuality? The book Out With It and the film Straightlaced start the conversation.

Open Studio: Jess Dobkin Pieces It Together

Open Studio: Interview with Chris Carraher, aka Jack Dandy

Lipstick & Dipstick: The Lipstick and Dipstick Show

L&D tackle the fine line of sexting.

Lipstick & Dipstick: Run Off to Rio

One hetro-married lesbian in love with another. What to do?

Dyke Drama: How to Build a Better Queer

Is having queer-savvy parents really that important?

Dyke Drama: Sorry About All the Drama

The expert fumbles a classic lesbo scenario.

Dyke Drama: Should You Forgive Her Infidelity?

What do you do when you catch your girlfriend with her pants down?

Dyke Drama: Pick Me... But Not Last

Going from an unathletic tyke to an unathletic but well-adjusted dyke.

Dyke Drama: The Long Wait for Those Three Words

She’ll make you sorry you ever dated her.

Politics: Green Before Green Was Cool

Lesbians have always been at the forefront of the eco-movement.

Politics: The Glorious Redundancy of Stockholm Pride

Three days of Pride in progressive gay-friendly Sweden.

Politics: Hate Crime in Tel Aviv

Israeli gay and lesbian community rocked by violent attack at an LGBT center.

Politics: Physician, Heal Thyself

California therapists struggle in Prop. 8 aftermath.

Politics: Is Martina Navratilova Actually Bad For Gay Rights?

Politics: Love Without Borders

Immigration laws are the next battleground in the fight for equal rights.

Politics: Remember the Ladies

When will women achieve full equality in the United States?

Politics: Warren Selection Sparks Outrage

Saddleback leader has no place at the inauguration.

Sapphic Screen: Crystal Chappell Talks Otalia and New Lesbian Web Series Venice

The actor talks lesbian romance, why she couldn't say goodbye to Otalia and the new web series "Venice."

Sapphic Screen: Meredith Baxter Comes Out as a Lesbian

The "Family Ties" star ends the Sapphic speculation in an interview on "The Today Show."

Sapphic Screen: Tapping the "FEED"

A viral hit web series becomes a feature film—and we’re lapping it up.

Sapphic Screen: Whip It Reviewed

Lesbian fave Drew Barrymore makes her directorial debut with a roller derby love letter, but are we whipped?

Sapphic Screen: The Real Lesbian Housewives of Los Angeles

Ilene Chaiken dips back into The L Word well to create a lesbian reality series for Showtime.

Sapphic Screen: Forever’s Gonna Start Tonight

Legendary trans drag entertainer Vicki Marlane is immortalized in Michelle Lawler's new indie documentary.

Sapphic Screen: Come To My Window

A new lesbian film is in the works from the director of When Kiran met Karen.

Sapphic Screen: Rumer Has It: Demi's Daughter Goes Gay on Screen

Beverly Hills 90210 gets it's very own lesbian-guest star.

Sapphic Screen: Sheetal Sheth Tells All

She wooed audiences—and sultry Bollywood sensation Lisa Ray—in I Can’t Think Straight. Now, Sheetal Sheth takes us behind the scenes of the steamy lesbian romantic comedy.

Sapphic Screen: Francaise, A North African Tale

A story of one girl's rejection of gender roles in Morocco.

Sapphic Screen: Q+A Najarra Townsend

Catching up with the star of Tru Loved

Sapphic Screen: Zack & Miri Takes a New Twist on Porn

Sapphic Screen: Watchmen Is Eye Candy

One of the most anticipated movies of this year, Watchmen is not to be missed.

Sapphic Screen: Let the Sunshine in

Sunshine Cleaning is a dark comedy about the mess of life and two sisters who are doing their best to tidy it up.

Sapphic Screen: Coraline Dazzles Audiences

The stop-motion, 3D adventure has us applauding.

Sapphic Screen: Rachel Maddow on <i>The Daily Show</i>!

What could be better than Rachel Maddow and Jon Stewart tearing into politics?

In the Stacks: Discussing Gender With S. Bear Bergman

In the Stacks: Rose Beecham Goes Undercover

In the Stacks: Author Cheryl Dumesnil’s makes her poetic debut

Dumesnil shares how passion and persistence made "In Praise of Falling" possible.

In the Stacks: Behind "A Darker Domain"

The Award-winning crime writer shares some insight into the inspiration behind her latest novel.

In the Stacks: 14 Great Foreign Thrillers

Queer and feminist themes show up in these new novels by authors born or bred abroad.

In the Stacks: False Positive

M/M romances tap into an unlikely market.

In the Stacks: Curve’s First Lesbro

Gay NPR commentator Marc Acito dishes on girl-girl action, chick lit and Selma Hayek’s boobs.

In the Stacks: Q+A Liz Ballie

The queer indie illustrator and cartoonist talks gender, sexuality and representation of LGBT youth.

In the Stacks: 11 Reasons to Love Kim Baldwin

The release of the out novelist's new book trailer, Thief of Always, reminds us of the 10 reasons we love her, and gives us one more!

In the Stacks: Books We Shouldn’t Have Missed in 2008

In the Stacks: Lit Picks

Check out some of our book picks.

In the Stacks: Twelve Powerful (Mostly) Lesbian Authors

In the Stacks: In The Stacks

Coco Fusco tackles women in the military, Janis Ian gets real about the music industry and our book reviews editor names a few of her fiction picks.

In the Stacks: Eowyn Wood Gets Naked

Award-winning author Eowyn Wood dishes about her debut novel, Naked in the Rain.

In the Stacks: A Love Letter from Beyond the Grave

N. Sigafoos discusses her novel, Dear Violet: Letter from a Desert Grave, the Iraq war and "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Music Watch: Operatic Feminism

Music Watch: God-Des and She Are Back Times "Three"

With their new album climbing the charts, lesbian hip-hop artists God-Des and She give up the goods on their new sound, being out in the hip-hop industry and breaking into the mainstream.

Music Watch: Girl in a Coma’s Jenn Alva

The out lesbian bassist talks life on the road.

Music Watch: Kaci Battaglia is Breaking Out

The San Francisco Pride performer talks Pride, her new album and what makes Jessica Alba so hot!

Music Watch: Q+A Natalie Stewart

The "Floacist" talks music, tattoos and enlightenment.

Music Watch: As Dramatic as They Want to Be

Telenovela Star went from the laundromat to iTunes.

Music Watch: Classic Interview: Can’t Keep a Good Woman Down

Melissa Etheridge has been many things: wife, mother, rock star and even cancer survivor. In this classic interview she talks about children, politics, money and why she’ll never have a threesome...

Music Watch: The Original Righteous Babe

Feeling Righteous: Ani DiFranco is back with a vengeance. She spills to Curve about her anthology Canon and never “selling out.”

Music Watch: Classic k.d. lang: Long Live the Lang Thang

A Zen k.d. lang talks love, monogamy, and why L.A. just isn’t a “lang thang.”

Music Watch: Classic Interview: Melissa Ferrick Speaks Freely

Head back to 2001 to see what Melissa Ferrick had to say about sex, sanity and her quest for love.

Music Watch: Chattin' Up Natalie London

The super-talented musician has been making waves on YouTube and attempting to get on Ellen's show.

Relationships: How to Kiss a Girl

Before you pucker up make sure you know what you're doing with these helpful tips.

Relationships: Defensive Dating for Dykes

11 types of toxic women you should avoid.

Health: Kim Kardashian Gets You Fit

Workouts that firm without the fuss.

Health: Medical Self Advocacy

Power to the not so patient people.

Tech Girl: Websites Galore

From loving tech, to using tech to find love—and everything in between.

Tech Girl: Games that Rock

These musical games will unleash your inner rock god, or bring out the diva in you.

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