Orange is the New Black: 7 Things We Should Talk About
It’s important to be super fucking aware of why this show resonates so deeply with people, and I wanna know what y’all think. [SPOILER ALERT: all the spoilers]
Take Your Tech On A Fun Run
Nothing is better at making you feel accomplished like sweating until you melt. And nothing is better at making that even more satisfying than a few good running apps.
At Last, Obama Gives America Some Real Talk On Racism
On what Obama said (and didn’t say) this morning when he surprised everybody with a speech expanding on his thoughts about the Trayvon Martin ruling.
Comment Awards Are Wondering If There’s A/C In Women’s Prison
We’re checking Riese’s mail, walking each other’s dogs and planning brunch!
Cheers, Queers! The Craft Beer Decoder Will Help You Find a New Favorite
In which I suggest some crafty alternatives to the brews you already know and love.
You Should Go: The Bronx LGBTQ Pride Festival & Health Fair
Come be gay in the Bronx with me on Saturday!
Claire’s College Lesbianage: This Place Is Not For Me
“At Wellesley, I was never homesick. Not even in the dead of winter, when Boston was buried in snow and Phoenix was at its most palatable, did I miss home.”
Cameroonian LGBT Activist Found Dead In His Home
“We do not know who killed Eric [Lembembe], or why . . . but his friends suspect that in killing him, someone wanted to kill a movement. “
Things I Read That I Love #84: What If We Acknowledged Those Fears?
Topics include Walter White, manic pixie dream girls, economics, shyness, Kerry Washington, shyness, Jonestown, racism and mercy, the future of journalism, affirmative action and more!
“Orange Is The New Black” Episode 103 Recap: Lesbians Are Very Dangerous
Let’s just go right ahead and kick off this recap with a gif of Alex. Let’s make that a thing that we do, okay?
Lez Get Dressed For Work: F*ck Yeah End Of Season Sales
Cute summer things are finally on sale because fashion thinks it’s basically fall now but we all know it’ll be hot until at least October.
Pretty Little Liars 406: Under the Gay Fiddle
It’s Open Mic Night in Rosewood and Emily’s about to learn just how good Shana is at fingering.
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Just Lost: Texas Women Are Down but Not Out
“HB2 outlaws abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, shuts down all but five abortion clinics in the state and tightens guidelines when it comes to abortion drugs. It’s a law that undoubtedly affects so many in the state: low-income, working class, people of color.”
DeAnne Smith’s Questionable At Best Asks “What Makes a Good Sandwich?”
“Truffle oil is too far for anything.”
Brown Sugar Lemonade How You Get So Fly?
Staying cool while being the hottest porch on the block with delicious homemade lemonade.
Brittani’s Video Party: Robin Thicke, Willow Smith, and Reggie Watts Send a Mass Text
It was a very musical week, ok.
“Orange Is The New Black” Episode 102 Recap: Punchin’ Titties 101
I look forward to your angry defensive comments re: the benefits of ingesting menstrual blood.
Gay Marriage Victory in the UK: We Win Yet Another Thing!
The Queen makes it official by signing off on gay marriage in England!
“The Fosters” Episode 107 Recap: You’re Always Welcome At Hotel Mariana
“When they pry themselves apart, Lexi tells Jesus that her parents took her computer and phone and locked her away in Cookie Monster’s tower where she has to spin gold.”
Read a F*cking Literary Journal: Prose & Lore
Audacia Ray’s Red Umbrella Project, an organization seeking to amplify the voices of sex workers through media, advocacy and storytelling, publishes a literary journal. And it’s great.