“Funny Or Die” Ladies Mock Anti-Choice Rick Santorum’s Aborted Campaign
“If you weren’t mature enough to carry your candidacy to term, you shouldn’t have engaged in the risky behavior that began it.”
Unicorn Plan-It Needs You, Like Really Really Needs You
The unicorns need you to do something for them.
DADT Is Repealed, But Lesbians Still Can’t Be Cub Scout Den Leaders
It’s no accident that the Boy Scout Oath calls for young scouts to be “morally straight.”
Top Five Live Feist Videos You Need To See
I said five videos, but I really meant six.
Barack Obama Swag: 14 Fascinating and Strange Obama-Inspired Products
I bet you had no idea that you needed a Beerack Obama Ornament or a hot-pink Michelle Obama tote-bag or “Hope on a Rope,” didja?
One Million Moms Take On Urban Outfitters, Urban Outfitters Probably Wins
One million moms, protecting us from chaste girl-on-girl kisses because someone has to.
The Newtown Girls Episode Six: Balls!
The one where Scarlet tries to lure women via sports. With mixed results.
Every Badass Woman Was Once A Mighty Girl
Gabby’s Team Pick: I might just spend the afternoon brushing up on my female empowerment media through AMightyGirl.com because then it’s not slacking right? Then it’s Feminism.
Obama’s Not Signing LGBT Workplace Protection Exec Order For Vague, Unconvincing Reasons
Obama decided not to sign a piece of paper that would give LGBT employees of federal contractors the right to not be fired because of their sexual orientation.
On Camp: Confessions Of A Very Unhappy Camper
Activities include eating mystery meat, re-enacting the holocaust, performing 15-minute Shakespeare adaptations on a cart, writing in my diary, and crying. Mostly crying.
This Is Not A Scathing Review of “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”
Nicki Minaj promised she would be a game-changing artist, and this album is one step in her desired direction. Spoiler alert: this review uses the term “baddest bitch” a lot.
You Need Help: Looking Alternative To Help Your Career
There are a lot of ways to stand out. Maybe you want to look sort of like a pin-up or sort of mod. Maybe you want to look sort of goth or kind of punk. Maybe it’s time to up the ante on your hipster appeal. Maybe you want to look really really really gay.
Get Baked: Soba Noodle Salad
You can make friends with salad.
What Does It Mean To Be Young And Queer? TESTIMONY Asked, You Should Answer
My promise to myself this week is that I am going to testify.
Music Fix: Tupac, Missy Higgins, Butterfly Boucher & Uh Huh Her
Let’s talk about that Tupac hologram.
Get Baked: Lemony Edamame Pasta
You know how painful it is watching and waiting for your food to cook when you’re really hungry? The best thing about this meal is that you use up all 10 minutes it takes to boil the pasta getting other things ready.
MSNBC Talks To And About Trans People For An Hour, Doesn’t F*ck It Up
MSNBC’s 20-minute segment on “Trans in America” is so good I can’t believe it actually happened. Guests include Kate Bornstein, Mara Keisling and Mel Wymore.
On Camp: Not Burning Your Skin, A Kit and Lifestyle Guide
The last thing I want when facing 200 other lesbians in the sun-filled woods is to look like I was cooked to rare and then set free at the Jersey Shore.
Roundtable: Let’s Talk About Cereal For Serious
In which the Team does some serious soul-searching and shares with you our deepest feelings about various cereals.
Check Out Open CourseWare, Because Using Your Brain is Fun
Rachel’s Team Pick: What if you could take a class called “Rethinking the Family, Sex, and Gender” (and more) for free? YOU CAN.