Happy Friday, Muffins! We can do this! We’re doing this! We made it through another week. Need some water?

This week, the literal Hellmouth may have opened — but so did A-Camp registration! Will I see you there?

Riese wrote a very important article about boxed wine that you might be into. She was also nominated for a GLAAD award!

KaeLyn had tips on how to organize a protest, and Chandra floated some ideas for people feeling helpless outside the US.

And now for something completely different: Mushrooms! Thanks, Beth.

Kari was here to teach us about coming out to your African family.

The Fosters are back, and Lucy’s recapping!

Dickens needed a new kind of candy heart, and Carrie interviewed a Syrian-American college student who wants better for herself and for this country.

And then there were your comments!

On 5 Boxed Wines, Ranked By Lesbians:

The X-Games Award to Dufrau:

On The Queer Lady Pirates of “Black Sails” Return For Their Final Season Tonight:

The I’d Ship That Award to Kerri:

On Introducing Camp Autostraddle 8.0:

The Very First Time Award to Cindy:

The Plenty of Spoons Award to Michelle:

On “Supergirl” Episode 210 Recap: Holding Out for a Hero:

The Sundae Award to Blackmar:

The Male Tears Award to Liz:

On “Nurse Love Addiction” Is An Adorable Queer Nightmare:

The 42 Award to Sally:

And on PHOTO GALLERY: Queer in the Kitchen:

The Parent Trap Award to Meghan:

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