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The City of Angels with Lianna Carrera: The war on Christmas and Brandi Carlile's controversial request (Ep. 7)

on December 8, 2012 | Comments (0)

Lianna shares her thoughts on the fictional "War on Christmas" waged by fundamental Christians and weighs in on Brandi Carlile asking requesting donations for the Salvation Army.

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"Grey's Anatomy" recap: "Love Turns You Upside Down," (Episode 9.8)

Bridget McManus

on December 7, 2012 | Comments (8)

Interns take over Grey's and Neve Campbell guest stars.

The AfterEllen.com Huddle: Our Visibility Award Nominees

Trish Bendix, Managing Editor

on December 7, 2012 | Comments (2)

We campaign for the one category we believe needs our input.

Dec 6, 2012

Afternoon Delight: Jane Lynch's love diet, Noomi Rapace's next film

Bridget McManus

on December 6, 2012 | Comments (3)

Plus Fortune Feimster and Casey Wilson get close.

The Weekly Geek: "Star Trek: Into Darkness" trailer

Danielle Riendeau

on December 6, 2012 | Comments (5)

Trekkies, it’s going to be a long wait until May.

The 20 most female empowering TV moments of 2012

Heather Hogan, Senior Editor

on December 6, 2012 | Comments (19)

From political moderating to zombie slaying, and everything in between.

"Rizzoli & Isles" Subtext Recap (3.12): Say hello to your new captains

Dorothy Snarker

on December 6, 2012 | Comments (12)

Our favorite Bickersons tackle “Week of Health" and a suspicious alleged suicide.

"Chicago Fire " recap (1.8): “I like her very much indeed, sir.”

Lucy Hallowell, Contributing Writer

on December 6, 2012 | Comments (23)

Clarice is the actual worst but Shay and Dawson will hold hands and get through it together.

"American Horror Story" recap (1.8): Have a Bloody Good Christmas

Elaine Atwell

on December 6, 2012 | Comments (13)

What do you want for Christmas? Rubies, dentures, or REVENGE?

Jane's World: Starry Night

Trish Bendix, Managing Editor

on December 6, 2012 | Comments (0)

Jane discovers love means never worrying about itchy grass.

Morning Brew - Thurs. Dec. 6: Tegan and Sara, Rachel Maddow and Ellen up for Grammy awards, Sarah Paulson at THR's Women in Entertainment

Trish Bendix, Managing Editor

on December 6, 2012 | Comments (2)

Plus a Ugandan lesbian speaks out against the Kill the Gays bill and more.

Dec 5, 2012

Afternoon Delight: Elizabeth Banks returns to "Modern Family," Dianna Agron glams it up in New York

Bridget McManus

on December 5, 2012 | Comments (5)

Plus some of our favorite funny women cover Vanity Fair and more!

"Emily Owens, M.D." recap (Ep. 7): Birthdays and Hippocrates

Jill Guccini

on December 5, 2012 | Comments (7)

Plus: pot brownies, Tyra's dad expressing his lesbian support, cellos, and other reasons this show deserves to live.

A Museum of Our Own

Ali Davis

on December 5, 2012 | Comments (2)

A campaign to build a national LGBT museum is on the way!

I Love Being a Wife, and Having One, Too

Trish Bendix, Managing Editor

on December 5, 2012 | Comments (17)

On why marriage is important for me, even if it isn't for you.

Gina Young on "Tales of a Fourth Grade Lesbo" and Team Gina

Trish Bendix, Managing Editor

on December 5, 2012 | Comments (2)

The queer musician has written a new play based on being a young gay woman in the '90s.

How to Take Your Girlfriend Home for the Holidays

Sarah Terez Ros...

on December 5, 2012 | Comments (2)

A guide for introducing her to the parents, ideal sleeping arrangements and situations to avoid.

Morning Brew - Wed. Dec. 5: Ellen's Christmas commercial for JC Penney, Sam Ronson buys a new house

Trish Bendix, Managing Editor

on December 5, 2012 | Comments (0)

Plus Kim Ann Foxman on why she's going solo.

Dec 4, 2012

"Glee" Graphed: The Brampocalypse Cometh!

Heather Hogan, Senior Editor

on December 4, 2012 | Comments (54)

Process the Brittany and Sam hookup with us.

Gal Pals: Our Picks for the 2012 Visibility Awards

Trish Bendix, Managing Editor

on December 4, 2012 | Comments (5)

Who we think had the best lesbian year ever.

Afternoon Delight: Kate Hudson and Lea Michele have a jazz-off, a look at Beyonce's HBO special

Bridget McManus

on December 4, 2012 | Comments (4)

Plus Lady Gaga works with UNICEF on her Born this Way mission.

New Music Tuesday: Paloma Faith, Ke$ha, Brooke Sharkey

Mia Jones, Contributing Writer

on December 4, 2012 | Comments (5)

Plus Martha Wainwright's new song about makeup sex and more.

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