28 Things About Portland That Seem True
I have lived in Portland for one month. Here are 28 of my 100% accurate observations to date, translated with some fidelity from the bar napkin I scrawled them on.
Tattooed Hipster Doll Finally Proves Barbie Shouldn’t be a Role Model
Parents are upset over the new tattooed and pink-haired TokiDoki Barbie because it might send the wrong idea: that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.
Televisionary Week 5: Happy Endings and Modern Family
Televisionary Week 5: Watch TV, not baseball.
60 Percent of Hetero Women Are Attracted to Other Women, Duh
Yup it’s true, straight girls wanna make out with you.
Majority of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana, Are Really Stressed Out
For the first time ever, a majority of Americans support legalizing pot. What are you, ON DOPE?!!
Urban Outfitters Renames “Navajo” Products, Doesn’t Admit They Were Bad Idea
Urban Outfitters has renamed all its “Navajo” products following ongoing criticism for cultural appropriation and a trademark violations. Finally.
Gays Flock to NY Conservative Party to Save Senator Mark Grisanti
“If you can’t beat them, join them. And once you’re in, take them over and throw them out.”
Get Baked: Roasted Pears
The single best-smelling pear dish you will ever make.
Michigan Campaign Hopes to End Gay Job Discrimination, Is Funny
“We want to warn Michiganders that coming out may cost them their jobs.”
You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: Glee and Brittana, Part One
Halloween’s getting closer by the day! No worries, I’ve got you covered with a Glee costumes. Cheerios, football players and your favorite coach. Let’s Gleek out costume style!
10 Things That Taste Good With Peanut Butter
Peanut butter will outlast the heat death of the universe!
Also. Also. Also: Gay Allies Get a Week, Thirteen Gets a Girlfriend, Etc.
Is same-sex education bad for students? Did you know about Ally Week and/or International Fisting Day? How does Lemony Snicket feel about OWS?
“A Day in Gay America” Features Lesbians on Motorcycles, Adam Lambert
FYI, a day in Gay America involves pumping gas, eating dinner, and other super-gay things.
Gay Farmers Exist, Possibly Grow Your Organic Local Tuscan Kale
“I don’t make my work about me or being gay… But I feel like urban farmers are queering the food system. Just by bringing fresh food to this neighborhood we’re mixing it up.”
High Heels Are In For Men, Maybe
The New York Times says high heeled shoes are in style for men. Or maybe just rich men. Or maybe just gay men. Or maybe just men from LA. It’s unclear.
Nerve.com’s “Five Stories” Does “Same-Sex Experimentation”
“After they leave, she’s quiet. She plays me Ani DiFranco songs on her guitar.”
Ugandan Lesbian Kasha Nabagesera Honored with Top Human Rights Award
In Nabagesera’s words, “the struggle for human rights is one struggle and no human rights defender should be left to do this work alone. Courage is our virtue, and freedom is our goal.”
Playlist: We’re Finally Dating, Everything is Wonderful
Welcome to a beautiful time to be alive.
“2 Broke Girls” Pimp Out a Lesbian Horse
“2 Broke Girls” continues to push the limit of how many hipster jokes you can make in one episode.
Also. Also. Also: All The Gay Teachers, Marines, Anchors, Cheerleaders, Grad Students, Vandals, Etc.
What’s it like to be a gay teacher these days? Also: vandals on both sides of the cause, a lesbian couple arrested after being denied marriage license, ira glass, amy poehler, a song about pizza, homophobic teachers and so much more!