FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Tell Me The Most Awesome Thing About Your Week
It’s Friday which means it’s time for the Friday Open Thread! The article that is just like your journal but also someone else’s journal and also it talks back to you!
Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Lelo Sensua Suede “Whip”
“Whip” may not really be the right word.
Stop Spending All The Money On Gross Lunches and Eat Like A Queen at Work
And turn your cubicle or office into a kitchen instead.
Worst May Day Ever: GOP Filibusters Bill To Raise Minimum Wage
Senate Republicans decide that raising the minimum wage would hurt people, which sounds economically inaccurate.
Lez Liberty Lit #45: Saved By The Bell Jar
Unknown female beat poets, lesbian historical fiction, the problem with essays, reading more, the answer to the question “how much gay sex should a novel have?” and more.
Obama, Biden, Male Celebs Call for Ending Sexual Assault, Being “Part of the Solution”
The White House has released a 60-second public service announcement calling for an end to sexual assault featuring such household names and faces as Daniel Craig, Dulé Hill, Benicio del Toro, Seth Meyers, Steve Carell, and both the President and Vice President themselves. It’s a truly big deal.
We Have Lots of Noise, We Need Lots of Solutions: Preventing Sexual Assault at (Every) American University
The recent scandal surrounding the disturbing messages leaked from American University’s Epsilon Iota is a national story, and sheds light on a national problem. The response of AU students shows us something, too — how students can organize as a community to force their administrations to take action against campus sexual assault.
Team Pick: Ellen Page On Ellen DeGeneres Is as Heartwarming as It Gets
It’s the Ellen-on-Ellen video we’ve all been wishing on a bright, gay star for.
Liquor In The House: Everything You Need For A Bar At Home
In which we stock a bar that is meant just for you and yours.
Dear Queer Diary: Scrapbooking Is Not Just For Straight People
Scrapbooking is for you and me!
I’m Sorry But You Still Can’t Have These Marshmallows
It’s the sad, cold truth and it’s not fair. I’m so sorry.
Faking It Episode 102 Recap: Binders Full Of Lesbians
This week on “Faking It,” the lesbians got crowned homecoming queens and everybody had sexual dreams about each other!
HRC’s New Campaign in the South Wants to Change “Hearts and Minds,” Not Much Else
In a region known for being socially conservative and heavily influenced by faith communities, HRC’s Project One America seems like a much-needed advancement for LGBT rights in the region. But is the HRC prepared to help the South, an area with a long history of struggles fueled by racism from colonization to slavery to the Civil Rights Movement?
Your Top Five Questions About Being Vegan, Answered
Next time you’re tempted to ask your vegan friend, just read this instead.
Rebel Girls: Women’s Studies Saved My Life, And I Want It To Change Yours, Too
“I try to remain impartial about most things,” she told us, “except for two: Ronald Reagan and Phyllis Schafly.”
Home Decorating Tips for the Trend-Conscious Bookpocalypse Participant
Oh my stars and garters. You’d better find your pearls and start clutching, because winter is coming and the death of print is upon us. Here are some home decorating tips to help you stay on-trend during bookpocalypse.
Also.Also.Also. Spider-Man Wants to Make a Zine about Gay Marriage and Other Stories We Missed This Week
North Carolina is fighting the criminalization of same-sex marriage, activist Cecily MacMillan is fighting for justice, and Spider-Man is fighting to teach kids about safe sex.
VIDEO: Janet Mock Turns the Tables On Interviewer, Asks What It’s Like To Be Cis
Instead of answering a barrage of uncomfortable and unnecessary questions, this time Mock gets to ask the questions. And it is beautiful.
Sherlock Homo: The Case Of Kristen Stewart Allegedly Having A Girlfriend
“Much has been speculated regarding the sexuality of Ms Stewart, which has in some cases has taken on an air of self-evident truth.”
Comedy Crush: DeAnne Smith is Coming to Your TV
“Are we doing this? Is this real?”