2014 brought us marriage equality in more states, celebrity coming out stories, and it also brought us an array of different topics in Tagg Magazine. From femme problems to Lea DeLaria, below are the articles that had you buzzing in 2014.
10. QUIZ: AM I IN LOVE WITH HER?
You might be really into her, but are you in LOVE with her? This time of year has some pondering this question more times than others. Take Quiz>>
9. FEMME PROBLEMS 122: UNDERSTANDING MY FEMME PRIVILEGE
A while back, I wrote Five Lesbians to Avoid at the Bar, a femme problems article where I explored and even poked a little fun at certain bar clichés and stereotypes, such as the gold digging femme and the baby dyke. It was one of my first attempts at satire, and I failed. Read More>>
8. COUPLE ALERT: RAPPER ANGEL HAZE AND IRELAND BALDWIN
Angel Haze is known for her critically acclaimed EP “Reservation” released in July 2012. She also received much attention in October 2013 when she came out with her own freestyle interpretation of Macklemore’s “Same Love”. Read More>>
7. TOP LIST TUESDAY: 10 REASONS TO GET EXCITED ABOUT ROLLER DERBY
Chances are you’ve heard about roller derby. Maybe your mom used to play, or perhaps you have watched the movie “Whip It”, or maybe you’re a die-hard fan of the DC Rollergirls. Read More>>
6. EVENT PHOTOS
Have you been scene? Check out photos from LGBTQ events in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Rehoboth. View Photos>>
5. FEMME PROBLEMS 104: BUT YOU DON’T LOOK LIKE A LESBIAN
We’ve all been there before: a straight guy does a double take when he sees you holding hands with your girlfriend at the mall. A grocer accidently fumbles your tampons when you mention your unusually cantankerous wife at home. Read More>>
4. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
We love love, and apparently so do you. Tagg readers have continued to enjoy getting to know newly engaged and married couples. Queer couples share their stories of first dates, first kisses, and honeymoon plans. Read More>>
3. LEA DELARIA: ON CAREER, CHARACTER, AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
Known by many for her infamous role as Big Boo on Orange Is the New Black, Lea DeLaria has won the hearts of millions of viewers worldwide. Her talent is, indeed, remarkable. Read More>>
2. TOP LIST TUESDAY: 10 MOVIES THAT SET US BACK 10 YEARS
LGBT characters are gaining visibility both on television and in the movies; but, like the various struggles within the gay rights movement, it isn’t happening overnight. We waited until 1997 to see our first openly gay leading character on TV and yet, Ellen was cancelled the following season. Read More>>
1. TOP LIST TUESDAY: ALL IN THE FAMILY
They say you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family. Yet in today’s fight for equal rights, many organizations and politicians have dedicated their entire careers to discouraging LGBTQ parents from doing exactly that: choosing to have a family. Read More>>
