This Sure Feels Like the Beginning of the End of Net Neutrality
Today, Trump’s new FCC chairman went to town on net neutrality and decided that four companies (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Comcast) have a total pass to divide up the internet.
How I Escaped Christofascism and Other FAQs From You, Answered
After I wrote “I Was Trained for the Culture Wars in Home School, Awaiting Someone Like Mike Pence as a Messiah,” readers had a lot of questions for me. While I’m working on follow up pieces, I wanted to answer some of the most common questions and provide some explanation.
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: We’re In the Eye of a Hurricane So Just Chill Out With Me
I wanna’ know how you’re doing, friends, and what you’re up to, and everything about your life! Come hang with me! (And, yes, there are baby dino pics in here if you were wondering.)
The Comment Awards Might Know the Meaning of Life
Queer pirates, spooning, Harry Potter puns, A-Camp virgins, and your gorgeous kitchens!
Relevant To Your Interests: You, Too, Can Paint Minis for Gaming and Escapism
Combat the doldrums by painting tiny people and buildings!
What I Wore: Navigating the Heteronormative Patriarchy, Pt. 9
This time I cover Trump’s America: Day 1, Day 2, and End of Week 1.
Queer Crip Love Fest: I Wanted This Country to Be Better
“After any terrorist attack, we’re all sitting on the imaginary couch together being like, ‘Please don’t be brown, please don’t be brown, please don’t be brown.’ And it’s not even a joke.”
Brianna Wu Is Here, Queer and Running for Congress in Massachusetts
“In the Trump era there’s no room for benchwarmers. Seven out of nine of our representatives are white men in a supposedly progressive state. I think we can find room for a feisty feminist.”
“Nurse Love Addiction” Is An Adorable Queer Nightmare
“There are mysteries, superpowers, violence, cosplay, and potentially even some romantic cannibalism if you make the wrong (right?) choices.”
Playlist: Black Queer Music History Pt. 1 (Early 20th Century)
Black queer artists have been killing the game forever. Check out what they were doing in the early 20th century.
Lez Liberty Lit: Wonder and Humility
Reading as a cure for monotony, boredom, and almost-death; books about living in oppressive religious cults; what Roxane Gay is reading right now and more.
Satellite of Love: Queer Horoscopes for February 2017
“Eclipses are times when our ordinary lives are interrupted, when we’re asked to reckon with hidden desires and motivations, secrets long buried, and unexpected breakthroughs and revelations.”
Pop Culture Fix: Ellen Suspects Donald Trump Didn’t Grasp the Heart of “Finding Dory” and Other Pop Culture Stories
Topics include Beyonce having twins (idk if you heard), Ellen’s excellent summary of “Finding Dory,” the GLAAD awards, Ruby Rose’s sex life, Steven Universe’s artistic resistance, Lea Delaria’s pussy diet, the future of queer cinema and so much more!
Neil Gorsuch Is Trump’s Nominee for Supreme Court Justice, Also a Real Slimeball
Neil Gorsuch has the potential to preside over crucial LGBT-related cases in the next few years, and he’s considered farther to the right than Scalia was.
The Fosters Episode 411 Recap: A Bunch of Bananas
The Fosters and all their friends and lovers go to the hospital. The least dramatic thing that happens is Jesús getting his head drilled open.
No Filter: Samira Wiley And Lauren Morelli Make Some New Friends
Also, Sara Quin is FaceTiming with her cats and Be Steadwell has an accomplice for hotel selfies.
Foolish Child #15: The State of America
“Do you have one that says fascism?”
Hey Brits, it’s LGBT History Month! Here Are the Best Events to Check Out
Your guide to LGBT History Month events that don’t suck.
Rebel Girls: 33 Badass Women Leading the Resistance (On Twitter)
Come for the snark. Stay for the real-ass news and advice about how to take back our country.
A Running List of Programs and Resources the Trump Administration Plans to Cut Down, Eliminate or Privatize
We have so much to lose.