What Nelson Mandela Meant for South Africa’s Women
Mandela devoted his life to improving the lives of all disenfranchised groups, but, right now, let’s take a look at what Mandela did for women.
Queer Catholic News Recap: Five and a Half Things To Know
Pope declares commission on sex abuse scandal, ACLU sues American Bishops, Cardinal Dolan declares he was “outmarketed” on gay marriage, and more.
Emily Graslie Wants More STEM Ladies on YouTube; Here Are 32 To Start
Emily Graslie of The Brain Scoop calls on us to support female content creators in the STEM fields. Let’s do that.
Lily’s College Lesbianage #15: Post Grad Limbo Is Where I Wanna Be
“It is still quite strange to not be in school anymore and I do have to keep reminding myself that it is OK to take some time off. That I do not have to start my “career” right this second. That as long as I am lucky enough to provide food, water, and shelter for myself, I will be ok.”
Wilder Hungers: Ann Arbor Day Trips and Steamed Pumpkin Buns
Friendsgiving Menu, Christmas tree shopping, a trip to Ann Arbor and the most beautiful pumpkin steamed buns.
Live Feed: Christmas Cats TV is a Roomful of Cats in Holiday Sweaters
Yes, you DO want to watch this live stream of adoptable cats running around in holiday sweaters, I know you do.
Dear Queer Diary: It’s Take Your Journal To Cyberspace Day
Queer your notebook with tech!
Holigay Gift Guide 2013: We Built This Gift Guide (On Rock & Roll)
For rock’n’roll makers, scholars, appreciators, and everyone in between.
Happy Repeal!: 80th Anniversary OPEN THREAD and Cocktail Recipe Swap
What repeal am I talking about? The Repeal of the 18th Amendment, of course! The 18th Amendment was the harbinger of a very dark time in US history: Prohibition.
Movie Night: Grease 2
Grease 2 has more terrible puns, more surprise dance numbers, and more ketchup-based flirtations than its older sibling. It also has about twelve times the camp, and Michelle Pfeiffer. You’re sold, right?
How to Keep a Girl for 10 Years: 5 Steps To A Better Y’all!
In my first installment of How To Keep A Girl For Ten Years, I explore the notion of solidarity through individualism, selflessness and creativity!
Brittani’s Video Party: Jenny Slate, Robyn, and Lena Dunham are Mean Elves
A “Mean Girls” mash-up, Jenny Slate’s webseries, a Robyn robot, and the new season of “Girls” are going to party because it’s already past their bedtime so might as well.
Sunday Top Ten: There’s A Childhood Hero, If You Look Inside My Heart
Welcome to Sunday Top Ten, a list of things that may or may not be published on a Sunday or number “ten.” Today I’m gonna talk about my childhood heroes, like Shirley Temple and LeVar Burton.
Of A Swamp Witch And A Rural Queer
“It’s so easy to yearn and ache for people to fill the space surrounding you, but it’s so difficult to find those who can do so in a way that doesn’t immediately consume all your hard-won oxygen and freedom.”
Protecting the Protectors: UN Moves to Increase Protections for Women Human Rights Defenders
Significant opposition to a UN resolution to protect women HRDs raises questions about how to balance local contexts and values with universal human rights, as well as remind us of the very real risks that these women face every day.
Gal Gadot to Play Wonder Woman in Upcoming Batman vs. Superman
Warner Bros. is finally making a movie with Wonder Woman! They’ve announced that actress Gal Gadot will be playing the Amazonian warrior in the upcoming Batman vs. Superman movie.
BREAKING: Beyoncé and Jay-Z Announce Temporary Vegan Diet, Queers Rejoice
“This is basically all I’ve wanted all my life,” Rachel Kincaid, Senior Editor of Autostraddle, told me.
Queer Outfit of the Week: Confusing the World and Confronting Yourself in Butch Leggings
This week Gabby taught us everything she learned while wearing leggings. But, like, she looked so hot doing it.
Trans* Activists Degender Wesleyan Bathrooms, Face Charges and Fines
“We demand that Wesleyan University stop segregating bathrooms along gender lines and provide all-gender bathrooms in all buildings in the University.”
Also.Also.Also: Bill O’Reilly Should Eat Some Sriracha and Shut Up And Other Stories We Missed This Week
From prom to the Mormon Church, folks got a lotta ‘splainin to do.