Baopu #48: I Want to Come Home
I wish I could come home more, but everything is different now…
Femme Brûlée: Tahini-Swirled Brownies
If you’re into savory variations on sweet classics and your brownie lineup could use an update, make these as soon as you can. This deeply chocolate orange-kissed tahini-swirled goodness is just what your tastebuds need.
Boob(s On Your) Tube: Everyone Is Gay On Quiet Ann’s Episode of “Claws”
Plus hey did you know there’s queerness on Comedy Central’s “Detroiters”?
The Comment Awards Are Crying Happy Tears
“HOW ARE YOU CUTTING ONIONS IN MY APARTMENT FROM SO FAR AWAY”
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What Are Your Late-Night “Bad” Habits and/or Fan Fic Preferences?
Cancer season is a nightmare, but Elastigirl and I are here for you.
Things I Read That I Love #267: The Internet Can Turn a Stupid Flirtation Into The Age of Godd*mn Innocence If You Let It
Topics include tumblr, reading Joan Didion in California restaurants, Death Valley, Smarties, crime reporting, Johnny Depp, murder, murder and murder!
Gotta Get That: Go-Bag for the End of the World
I’ve put together the go-bag of your dreams, and all you have to do is go purchase its contents before your bank account is frozen by the government.
Lez Liberty Lit: The Queer Erotic Debut Novel of the Summer
How queer writers create queer stories, the history of writing as a history of book burning, queer bookstores to visit and more.
Also.Also.Also: You Can Eat Popsicles for Breakfast and Other Important Information From This Week
A personally curated list of complicated feelings surrounding July 4th, trans feminist vampire slayers, Meshell Ndegeocello has a new music video, and other evening news ready to take you into the weekend.
For a Movie That’s Not Gay, “Incredibles 2” Sure Is Gay
Don’t go just for the gay subtext, but if you do go I guarantee you’ll see it.
TV Team Roundtable: How We Handle TV That Breaks Our Hearts (Or Makes Us Want to Break the TV)
Here’s how we handle TV that lets us down, the shows we think successfully turned it around, and our ultimate dealbreakers.
We Aren’t Failures: Naming What Was Lost as an Agender Person
“Other people built a gender for me and trusted that I would defend what they built. But what I was handed never made sense.”
25 Sporty Jackets Under $75 That Are Just Cool Enough for the Summer
Your summer statement piece is a very colorful windbreaker. You’re welcome!
“Don’t Tell the Babysitter Mom’s Dead” Isn’t Afraid of Feelings or Jokes
“Don’t Tell the Babysitter Mom’s Dead” is a beautifully produced podcast for anyone interested in exploring themes of family and loss, but especially for people looking to connect to another queer soul who lost their mom young.
Pop Culture Fix: Scarlett Johansson Cast as Trans Man, Defends This Very Bad Decision Very Badly
Plus: Syd’s coming back to One Day at a Time, Claws is renewed for season three, Wynonna Earp’s heading to SDCC, some queer horror movies for you, and Mara Wilson knows why lesbians love Matilda.
No Filter: Hayley Kiyoko Says Thanks for All the Bras
Also, Demi Lovato miiiiight be a host and all your faves went to see Janelle Monáe.
“The Bold Type” Episode 205 Recap: Mamma Mia!
Please sign my petition demanding a musical episode of “The Bold Type.”
20 Happy Lesbian and Bisexual Romantic TV Storylines That’ll Warm Your Heart Right Up
I like to power up my spirit by swooning at the TV. Maybe you do too?
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: “Bad Behavior”
We want your stories for our first in a renewed dedication to quarterly theme issues: Bad Behavior.
Find Your Fit: The Skater Boyfriend Who Wants Professional with an Edge
“The “dapper” butch looks I find when I try to google outfit inspiration don’t really fit my personality. I prefer an edgier, street style-esque sort of look, and I want to carry some of that style over into my workwear.”