15 Queer/Feminist Books To Read In Early 2016
Welcome to your list of queer/ feminist books coming out from January to July 2016. Roxane Gay, Gabby Rivera and erotica, anyone?
The Gay Community Recalls The Word “Girlfriend” To Describe Platonic Friendships
“Gays exposed to the word ‘girlfriend’ to describe an innocent friendship often experience paranoia, heart palpitations, dizziness, an inadvertent rolling back of the eyes, and mental exhaustion related to figuring out what this person’s deal is.”
Insufferable Jerk Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Tells Judges Not to Issue Gay Marriage Licenses
Roy Moore wants judges to stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses, Obama gives executive orders on gun control, the officer who arrested Sandra Bland is indicted, and more.
8 New Movies You Absolutely Need to Watch on Netflix in 2016
“Is it the vexed flounder at 17:44? The rowdy clownfish at 38:08? The starfish in the bottom right corner that remains untouched from 16:00 to 30:00? “
Lez Liberty Lit #88: Why Do You Write Like You’re Running Out Of Time?
Fat-positive queer books, Roxane Gay on dissonance, weeding out your shelves, books as best friends and more.
This Business Of Art Fix #20: Those Early Days Were Terrifying
Stories include Gawker’s affiliate marketing payout, Vice Media maybe being a bunch of lies, the early days of Vox, why pageviews won’t die despite being useless, a new podcast from Issa Rae, a robust Businesswomen’s special and more!
Pop Culture Fix: Ellen DeGeneres Will Be The Most Popular Lesbian On TV Through 2020 (At Least)
Ellen DeGeneres, you may have heard of her, her talkshow has been renewed for forever. Carol won a thousand more awards. Abby Wambach is stumping for Hillary Clinton. Freeform released a clip of Emily Fields from the Pretty Little Liars time jump. And oh, so much more queer pop culture.
Rebel Girls: 9 Queer, Feminist, and/or Gender Theorists (Who Aren’t Judith Butler)
Here are some queer, feminist, and/or gender theorists worth reading when you finally get through “Gender Trouble.”
You Need Help: You’re Getting Married, Grandma Doesn’t Know
So you’re gay and you’re getting married and, oh yeah, you’ve never come out to your grandmother. Do you invite her? How?
6 Ways “Steven Universe” Out-Gayed Itself With “The Answer”
2016 TV gets off to a super queer start as Steven Universe returns with a Very Special Ruby and Sapphire episode!
No Filter: Ring In The New Year At Ruby Rose’s Onesie Party
Come for the snuggly couples shots, stay for this picture of St. Vincent holding this giant turtle.
How To Blow Up A Planet And Other Highly Scientific “Star Wars” Theories
I’ve been reading quite a few fan theories and Poe/Finn pairings recently, but I won’t subject you to that (unless you want to talk in out in the comments, in which case, hello). Instead, I wanted to share with you some top notch nerd speculation on the science of Star Wars.
13 Outfit Suggestions for Jennifer Lawrence to Achieve Her Dream “Slutty Power Lesbian” Aesthetic
Two bodycon dresses and a swimsuit does not a slutty power lesbian make. As a part-time slutty power lesbian myself, I’d be happy to help Jennifer Lawrence correct course on her aesthetic.
Hidden Gems of Queer Lit: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha’s “Dirty River”
“This memoir will appeal to those seeking a gritty, glorious, multi-layered story of homecoming and self-healing.”
Our Bodies, Our Sex Toys: 6 Accessible Sex Toys
“Queercrip sex has the potential to boldly shape alternative erotic environments for fucking, loving and pleasuring that shake up notions of who and what is sexy, what is sexual and what counts as “sex” at all.”
Liquor in the Chocolate: Red Wine Hot Chocolate
I found this recipe for Red Wine Hot Chocolate and tweaked it a tiny bit. Here’s how to make it.
Twitter Bans “Hateful Conduct” in Acknowledgement of Assholes on its Platform
Twitter unveils new rules meant to protect users from “hateful conduct” on the platform, the armed men occupying a federal facility in Oregon, white Republican women are angry, and more!
The Awesome Queerness in Choice of Robots
I went on the hunt for great text-based games. That’s when I found the “Choice of” game series by developer Choice of Games, LLC.
Drawn to Comics: First Black Female-Owned Comic Shop and “Mooncakes” Are Great for WOC in Comics
If you’re a fan of women of color-owned comic shops or webcomics about queer witches and werewolves of color like “Mooncakes,” I’ve got some good news for you!
“Make Out” Behind-the-Scenes Exclusive: Julia Nunes Wants You To Cry and Dance and Kiss to Her Music
A Q&A with Julia Nunes and behind-the-scenes photos from her new “Make Out” video.