Violence and Homophobia on the Court: Why Mike Rice’s Actions Surprise This Rutgers Alum
Video of the Rutgers men’s basketball coach, Mike Rice, has been all over the everywhere for two days, and as an alum, I’m still surprised by it.
Do Not Consume Psilocybin Mushrooms While Trans*
“This is about the first time I ever did mushrooms, and it’s about how being trans* affects everything, even bullshit bourgeoise attempts at pharmacological liberation.”
Brittani’s Video Party: Azealia Banks Has No Problems with G-Mail, and Hermione is on The Outs
Azealia may not have problems with g-mail but she might with g-males. Ohhhhh. Plus, Emma Watson’s new movie trailer and a beloved web series comes to an end.
How To Own It: Things I’ve Been Meaning To Do and Make
An iPhone case out of pressed flowers, DIY striped pants, and more!
A Few Anti-Gay Apples Ruin the Bunch in Manitoba, Help Make the Case for Bill 18
In Winnipeg it proves difficult for restauranteurs and citizens to thrive when homophobia is the only thing being dished out. But hopefully Bill 18 can change that.
10 Literary Pinterests For Book-Lovers
The only thing better than reading books is looking at pictures of books on the internet or, better yet, looking at pictures of bookSHELVES on the internet. There are so many cool lit pinterests, here are some of my faves.
Get Baked: Cornish Game Hen and Roasted Vegetables
Step your game up. Get it?
Also.Also.Also: “Honey, We’re Praying for You” and Other Stories We Missed This Week
To L-Fest and back, but definitely not to Albania.
Poet and Activist, Andrea Gibson: The Autostraddle Interview
This is an exclusive Autostraddle interview with Andrea Gibson. Happy National Poetry Month, queermos!
Almost Famous: Marina Marina
Canadian free range organic folk pop by a part-time fire lookout with a cabin studio in the forest.
Half Of 2013’s National Magazine Award Finalists Are Women, For Real, So Let’s Meet Them
Last year the NMA nominated zero ladies in its prime categories but this year we snagged half the noms! Why? Plus, I’ve got an epic rundown on everything you need to know about every ladyjourno finalist.
Bisbee, Arizona To Begin Issuing Civil Union Licenses Because They Can
Bisbee, Arizona just realized that the law only says “marriage”, not “civil unions”…
Get Baked: Daydream Poke
It’s everything into a bowl, into the fridge, then into your mouth. That’s how I roll.
SXSFAIL: A Queer Takes on The Madness of Austin
A photo diary of Najva’s SXSW experience, in which she did (almost) everything wrong and still had a great time.
More Than Words: Mexican Supreme Court Calls A Homophobic Slur A Homophobic Slur
A recent ruling is narrow, but sharp.
Make A Thing: Spring Cleaning and Organizing Part II
When to reduce, reuse, recycle or pawn off your craft supplies on one of your unsuspecting friends.
Sadism Masquerading As Journalism: The Press And Lucy Meadows
While it’s not clear what role her ordeal with the press played in Lucy’s decision to end her life, these types of stories focusing on the private details of trans people’s lives and bodies serve absolutely no public interest.
No More Ex-Gay In NJ: Jersey Might Ban Conversion Therapy For Minors
New Jersey is on the verge of banning damaging conversion therapy from being practiced on those under the age of 18 – the legislation is being put to the vote in the state Senate after waltzing through the Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee with a 7-1 vote in favor of the ban.
Introducing B-Camp
If you didn’t make it into A-Camp, there’s still a bright beaming ray of sunshine on your horizon and it’s called B-Camp! BRING YOUR OWN PROPS AND HAIR CRIMPER.
Ode to My Pantry: Easter Eggs
Or more accurately, Easter egg leftovers.