Notes From a Queer Engineer: Dinosaur Footprints, the Mathematical Joy of Smarties and More
“That noise you hear is very excited science-y squealing.”
Pop Culture Fix: Anna Paquin Stands with Ellen Page Against X-Men Director Brett Ratner
Plus: queer women are working hard not to become collateral damage as men in Hollywood fall like dominoes to sexual assault stories, women and POC directed more TV than ever this year, these adorable lesbian hockey players and their baby, and news on The Handmaid’s Tale’s return.
Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #34: Talking It Out
I know this will come as a shock, but I don’t do well with emotional conflict.
No Filter: Local Dog Spooned by Samira Wiley
Also, Gaby Dunn meets a horse and Demi Lovato is having a swell time.
Holigay Gift Guide: Artsy and Handcrafted Items Made by Women and Queer People
These are all gifts made by women and queer people, each one personally hand-crafted or designed, that you can gift to the discerning artist types in your life.
Musicals Won’t Save the World but “The Prom” Is Gonna Try Anyway
“The Prom” is a new musical and it’s about lesbians and we need to talk about it right now.
Australia Says YES to Marriage Equality
“Marriage is one thing – it’s just the tip of the iceberg of true equality,” says Cake Tin, bringing up trans people, intersex people, Indigenous people, and people of color. “It isn’t over yet.”
“Supergirl” Episode 306 Recap: Smells like Teen Spirit
We go back in time with Alex and Kara to see what life was like for them ten years ago.
How I Learned to Navigate Vaginismus as a Lesbian
“This is what happened for me: I started crying as soon as I put my legs into the stirrups.”
Drawn to Comics: Molly Ostertag’s “The Witch Boy” Is Full of Magic Without Gender Roles
Books like The Witch Boy and creators like Molly Ostertag are here to create a kinder, more tender world to replace the broken one we have right now.
Style Thief: How to Dress Like Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who
No one should wear pants that are any color but teal from this day forward. Thank you for complying with this new law I just made up.
Holigay Gift Guide: I Saw Mommi Kissing Santa Claus
To all of our mommis, mommi fans, confused bystanders watching this all go down, as well as those thinking about dabbling: this one’s for you.
AM/PM: I Can’t Sleep, Can You?
Sleep apps, French girl skincare, and some truly adorable watercolors!
Sad Enough Songs: On Julien Baker and Depression
Depression is not forever because it always ends, and depression is forever because it always comes back. It won’t work if I only want to stay on the days when my brain breaks through the muck. Turn Out The Lights is a meditation on wanting to stay on the very worst days.
VIDEO! Getting In Bed with Kristin: Ch-ch-changes
Last week we got in bed together and talked about how life changes all the time forever, and how we are expected to actually just *handle* that?!
I Made You The Horror Trailer Cut of “Carol” We’ve All Been Waiting For
Just in time for the holidays!
Monday Roundtable: The Wildest Things We Did For Love
“I essentially stole my brother’s car and drove it an hour away across state lines to go see my then-girlfriend for only 30 minutes while my parents thought I was at the movies”
Gayme Night: Gobblin’ Gobblins and Green Drinks
The object is to eat as much food as you can, avoiding your dislikes and food allergies while gobbling up your very favorites. In other words, it’s pretty much exactly like attempting to dine at A-Camp as a gluten-free vegan who’s allergic to nightshades.
Holigay Gift Guide: Support These Indie POC Designers
From makeup and skincare products to statement tees and accessories, I’m confident that you’ll find more than a few items on this list to love. Also, almost everything is under $45.
Three Masculine of Center Workout Looks for Hitting the Gym in Style
I love going to the gym, but finding comfy activewear that also reflects my gender is not easy.