FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What are You Watching?
This week, something came over me and I clicked “Play” on Gilmore Girls and I probably should have seen it as a call for help, but I didn’t, and now, here I am. JOIN ME! COME IN! TELL ME YOUR LIFE.
Cameron Esposito’s “Same Sex Symbol” is Optimistic, Specific, and Fantastic
At one point Cameron characterizes Chicago as optimistic and Portland as specific and “Same Sex Symbol” perfectly embodies both of those things.
Transparent Episode 103 Recap: This Isn’t Us, It’s Me
In which a number of plans go awry.
Things I Read That I Love #148: Surrender Your Heart and Your Money
Topics include the US post office, football, the plane that fell from the sky, racism in Canada, fact-checking, Manhattan and moar!
The Comment Awards Are Perfectly Seasoned
Gillian Anderson, fall tv and Maddie’s grandma!
Get Baked: Corn Chowder And Vegetable Broth
My girlfriend was sick last week, so I decided to make some soup for both of our health.
Faking It Episode 203 Recap: The Most Eligible Lesbian On Campus
I’m curing an allergy attack with hot toddies, let’s recap this sucker!
Raven Doesn’t Want to be Labeled “Gay” or “African-American;” Most of Us Don’t Get the Choice
To which my own response was like Oprah’s, “Oh, girl.”
Brittani’s Video Party: It’s Finally Time to Talk About “Carmilla”
A new “Broad City” webseries, the ever popular “Carmilla,” a “Key and Peele” sketch and a music video from a NY-based queer duo are keeping this video party diverse.
Get Baked: Dairy Free Gluten Free DTF Pumpkin Pie
Welcome to the wonderful world of autumnal baked goods!
Stevie Nicks and Haim Ring Like a Bell Through the Night in This “Rhiannon” Redux
“Nicks dubbed the Haim trio her “sisters of the moon,” gifting them with matching moon pendants hanging on gold chains. I can’t make this shit up.”
Top Five Gillian Anderson-Inspired Halloween Costumes
As the season of wearing costumes recreationally approaches, you may be interested in leveraging Gillian Anderson’s icon status for yourself. Fear not! We have you covered with a plethora of Gillian Anderson based costumes, from the well-loved and recognizable to the delightfully obscure.
22 Badass QTPOC Couples That Make Our Hearts Flutter
Visibility for lesbian and queer couples is better than it’s ever been but still not as great and inclusive as it could be, which is why The Speakeasy took matters into our own hands.
Notes From A Queer Engineer: Women In STEM On Women In STEM
It’s going to take a lot of creative solutions to get us where we need to be.
7 Vital Stats About Our LGBT Elders
A new report from SAGE lays out what you need to know the lives and experiences of aging LGBT people.
Fool’s Journey: Understanding the Tarot Court Cards
These sixteen court cards are notoriously tricky to interpret, with beginners and seasoned readers alike often struggling to understand their meaning in tarot readings.
A+ VIDEO: “Because You Loved Me” / “Crazy In Love” Lip Sync Dance Party
We made these videos for you and we think you’re REALLY gonna like them.
Facebook’s Half-Hearted Apology for “Real Name Policy” Doesn’t Mean Much for LGBT Users
Getting an apology feels like winning, but did Facebook really say the magic words or just massage the truth in the same way that lousy ex of yours did?
Daily Misfits: NYC Street Style with More Fun, Less Pretentiousness
A visual/observation/fashion journal by Yao Xiao.
VIDEO: A+ Membership Comment Contest Winners Announced!
I compiled a list of all of you who followed through with the contest, stuck them in a witch’s hat (as you do) and made you this video!