The Fosters Episode 201 Recap: Things Unknown
The Fosters is back! You’re excited. Let’s talk about it.
One Year Ago, A Gunman Opened Fire On Our Car
Around 4:20 a.m. on May 26, an armed gunman pulled up beside us and opened fire on our vehicle… the bullet shattered my phone, took out a chunk of my left wrist, and knocked out a dozen of my teeth.
VIDEO: Mary Dickerson is Neither Artist Nor Predator
Following NY Mag’s inexcusable cover story on sexual predator Terry Richardson, our own Robin and Carly bring you “Neither Artist Nor Predator: The Mary Dickerson Story.”
Things I Read That I Love #132: I’d Actually Love It If People Started Not Being The Worst Every Day
Topics include alcoholic women writers, class, adjunct professors, the racism beat, Forest Haven Asylum, kids who plotted to kill, The Sexual Life of Catherine M. and moar!
Brittani’s Video Party: Black Women are Disappointed with OK Go
The LA Derby Dolls star in a music video, black women control Hollywood, and Féminin/Féminin is back so they threw a party.
You Need Help: Here Is A Worksheet To Help You Talk To Partners About Sex
Download it, print it out and go bananas.
10 Things You Can Do to Cook Like a Champ: Not-So-Secret Secrets From America’s Best Cook
Cooking food that is delicious and beautiful isn’t really that hard. Here’s ten tips to help you out!
Out of Our Parents’ Closets
Whether we’re trying to send a “f*ck you” to a homophobic dad or an “I love you” to a mom who can’t hear the words any more, it means something to share threads with a person who spawned you.
South Carolina Punishes Universities for LGBT Reading List with Extra Dose of America
Instead of taking away university funding, the State found a way to ensure these schools will teach only “appropriate” subjects.
And Now, Every Character From “Orange Is The New Black” As They Appear On “Law And Order”
There is no tradition more time-honored than playing the role of a random New Yorker who discovers a corpse in Central Park on an episode of Law and Order.
Notes From A Queer Engineer: All Tesla’s Electric Car Patents Are Belong To You
I’m rarely (never?) interested in cars, but Tesla’s announcement just made the field a lot more interesting. So that’s something.
Lorraine Hansberry Liked, Hated and Was Bored To Death With Being A Lesbian
Lorraine Hansberry’s lists of stuff she Liked, Hated and was Bored to Death With puts everyone currently working in the list business to shame.
Fool’s Journey: Create Your Own Tarot Spread
Crafting spreads builds confidence and helps you to remember that you’re learning tarot your way, nobody else’s. Plus it means you can always come up with your own special approach to all those crazy-ass questions your friends bring you.
Also.Also.Also. Migrant Women Celebrate LGBT History and Other Stories We Missed This Week
Here’s the news we missed while I was freaking out about a potential technological disaster.
Playlist: Oh Wow So I’m Starting All Over Then I Guess
Sometimes you think your life is gonna look one way, and then it turns out to actually be another way. Here’s your musical journey from heart-smash to bird-land!
Alabama Court Enters 21st Century, Strikes Down State Ban on Gay Sex
An Alabama appeals court has ruled that the state’s “sexual misconduct” law banning gay sex is unconstitutional under federal law.
22 New Emoji That Are Apparently More Important Than A Taco
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Fat-Booty Butch Buys A Suit On A Budget
There are moments when if we can, we want to wear the articles of clothing that bring us close to joy. My suit isn’t that thing, not yet, but it did bring me closer to feeling sane and on top of this thing called adulthood.
Orphan Black Episode 209 Recap: “Things Which Have Never Yet Been Don”
Then this show throws out the most shocking twist of all: Donnie is actually a competent human being! Oh no you guys… do I actually like Donnie now? Is this real life?
Fixing Your Summer Caffeination Situation With Iced Tea, Simple Syrups and Drink Recipes
No one wants to actually wake up or be productive in the summertime. But with some great DIY iced lattes and teas, soon you’ll be approaching your summer morning routine with, if not excitement, at least not abject horror.