Be a Novelist by the End of November
Because “I’m working on a novel” is the best pick-up line EVER.
NOM Knows How to Use Photoshop, Uses Its Powers for Evil
The National Organization for Marriage photoshopped 60,000 Obama supporters to look like they’re protesting gay marriage. No, really.
On Style, Eileen Myles
Everything about this is something you love.
Campaign Focuses on Race in Maryland Fight for Marriage Equality
“Gay and lesbian couples have the same values as everyone else.”
Top Ten Radiolab Episodes to Make You Smarter and Possibly Happier
“Radiolab believes your ears are a portal to another world.”
Sex, Drugs, Dykes: Syd Tha Kid’s “Cocaine” Music Video
Odd Future’s Syd tha Kid and Matt Martian’s video from their upcoming “Internet” album is 99% sweet sweet girl-on-girl culture and 1% something else.
Help Fund Queer Film! Track Meet: A Girl-Meets-Girl Story
Whitney’s Team Pick: ‘Track Meet’ is an in-progress queer film by Korean Americans Daniel Kim and Leslie Kwon. The film is currently raising money on Kickstarter, so check out the (sweaty, angsty) trailer and help out!
Nell Scovell: Once a Sportswriter, Always a Sportswriter
Brittani’s Team Pick: “The fact that you could lace journalism with sarcasm is what attracted me to sportswriting in the first place. Humor was permitted, even encouraged.”
One Year Later Family Reflects on Zack Harrington’s Suicide In Norman, Oklahoma
Zack Harrington died one year ago.
“2 Broke Girls” and Rico Suave
“2 Broke Girls” is still on the air, will continue in this fashion for the foreseeable future.
Bad Education: Why Some Gay People Can’t Be University Professors
“I think that anybody that adheres to a lifestyle outside of what the biblical mandate is would not be allowed to continue here.”
Unicorn Plan-It Episode 5: Hunting Bambi
Episode #105 is chock-full of guest stars and other hijinks! Also, UNICORN PLAN-IT T-SHIRTS ARE HERE!
New York Magazine Talks About Feminism, Ms., “The Lady Blogosphere”
Carolyn’s Team Pick: “Basically the piece is like How Sassy Changed my Life except in miniature, and not about Sassy.”
Every Single Homo-Offensive Joke From Friends Crammed Into A 50 Minute Video
Taylor’s Team Pick: Relive every single homophobic and oppressively heteronormative moment that ever aired on Friends.
In Which DOMA Is One Step Closer to Going The Way of DADT
“We are only asking for fair and equitable treatment as a recognized family.”
How To Have A Sober Social Life
If you’re sober, or if a friend or date is, this can cause some problems. Luckily, we have some tips for solving them.
You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: Down to the Last Minute
Thirteen awesome last-minute adorable queer costumes for your crafting pleasure. I swear, even right now, you still have time to make a hilariously awesome (Gay) Halloween costume.
Gallery: 50 Sexy Vampires and Witches For a Happy Halloween
Who’s your favorite witch/vampire? Look at these hot pictures and decide for yourself. (Includes an early horror film starring Jennifer Beals)
Super T&A: The Problem with Starfire, DC Comics’s Controversial Superheroine
DC’s new comic series, ‘Red Hood and the Outlaws,’ reboots a beloved female character as a one-dimensional buxom sex doll. What this means for gender in comics and the girls who looked up to her (including me).
The Feminist Art Base Brings the Museum to You
Have some feminist art for your Monday!