Boob(s On Your) Tube: Lovable Lesbian Sex Is Back On “Grey’s Anatomy”
Also: Annalise Keating in a suit! And: American Horror Story, what in the world?
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Ask The Question Or Life Will Ask It For You
Sometimes all you can do is just hang out so LET’S HANG OUT.
Things I Read That I Love #247: A Pit of Pink Snakes That Will Inject Me With Pink Venom
Topics include group chat, murder, Jamaica High School, Rosé, Basic Instinct, libraries, the injustice of the criminal justice system, why cops shoot and more.
“Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice” Joins a Growing List of Video Games That Explore Mental Illness
Nothing is straightforward about Senua’s journey.
The Comment Awards Are Meeting at The Planet
“In television, you either die a hero, or live long enough to become Ilene Chaiken.”
Roy Moore and His Cowboy Theocracy Are Running for Senate, and That’s Very Dangerous
I grew up in Roy Moore’s Alabama; his hatred and zealotry have no limits. Now, he’s headed for the Senate, and he’ll likely win.
“Battle of the Sexes” Is a Triumph for Sports Movies and Lesbians
“Billie Jean King — a gay icon, a feminist idol, one of the greatest athletes in history, an unshakable pillar of indomitable humanity here in 2017 — becomes even more powerful in Battle of the Sexes, but the film also offers audiences the gift of undoing her invincibility in our imaginations by allowing her to fall in love.”
The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 39, September 2017
“a new column called The Thrifty Tomboy and i talk about costco for 1,200 words
per day”
Gym Class: Power Up with Powerlifting
Greetings, Gym Class! Blend up a protein shake and get ready to set a new personal best. It’s just you and the barbell, baby. Today’s article is all about powerlifting.
Transparent Season Four Finds Its Heart by Keeping It in the Family
Transparent isn’t a show about any single person. It’s a show about family. That’s what it’s always been and when it focuses on that, it’s at its absolute best.
Lez Liberty Lit: Bodies Are Terrifying
Feminist books to inspire creative resistance, book collecting, writers of color and escaping autobiography, Harry Potter fanfiction feelings and more.
Black Lesbians Targeted by Violent Homophobes in Dallas and NYC
Two Black lesbian friends, who were on their way to Dallas Pride, suffered stab wounds from a homophobic attack earlier this month and a Black lesbian couple were verbally assaulted on the train in New York.
“Star” Is Back Tonight for Season Two; Here’s Why You Should Watch
Star knows that some women have to make impossible choices, that they hustle to survive. I don’t remember the last time I saw a show on network television that embraced this brand of dark, unrelenting Girl Power.
8 Books About Queer Friendships to Snuggle Up With This Fall
Most queer books focus on romantic relationships. These ones are centered on queer friendship.
No Filter: Bella Thorne Wins the Thirst Games
Also, Danielle Brooks travels in style, Laura Jane Grace expresses an opinion and Mallory Ortberg goes thrifting.
Pop Culture Fix: “Pretty Little Liars” Is Spinning Off With Ali and Mona
Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists is happening, Supergirl introduces its Maggie/Alex kerfuffle, Shonda Rhimes wants to make TV extra gay, speculation about the Sense8 series finale, straight white men having a little fit about Rachel Maddow and more!
Foolish Child #32: Wildish Dreams
“I needed a distraction from all the daily reminders of how racist this trash planet is…”
Gym Class: Ready, Set, Row!
In addition to the basics, I’ll give you a brief rundown on safety and proper form, introduce you to the erg, and provide some sample workouts.
The 2017 WNBA Finals: Just Another Case of History Repeating
Tonight we’ll see if the defending champs can claim a decisive advantage in the series or if it’s just another case of history repeating. If it’s the latter, and this year’s WNBA Finals can even come close to matching the excitement of last year, basketball fans are in for a real treat.
Relevant To Your Interests: Nerd Your Denim Jacket with Enamel Pins
I have personally selected the nerdiest and gayest enamel pins for your denim jacket, here you go.