Lez Liberty Lit: What’s Up With Reading Lists
What is Afrofuturism, readings on climate and clean energy transition, a new anthology of radical trans poetics and more.
What is Afrofuturism, readings on climate and clean energy transition, a new anthology of radical trans poetics and more.
In the first essay in Scarlet Screens, we look at the “University” episode of the Sopranos, where Ralphie murders Tracee. We explore the labor conditions at the Bada Bing Club, Tony’s “humanity,” and how violence against sex workers is used as plot point.
These cities, counties and states passed some ballot measures last night that are worthy of at least one small sigh of relief.
Fall TV is here, despite it all; the first news and set pics from season two of Gentleman Jack; Gillan Anderson just lounging; how Hollywood has failed Black witches; and more.
RBG’s death and ACB’s confirmation left a lot of LGBT folks reeling, wondering what Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation means for marriage equality. Are folks right to be worried? Yes, admits Mary Bonauto, the Civil Rights Project Director at GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) and the lead attorney in Obergefell v. Hodges.
Many of the crises we’re being warned about with this new 6-3 conservative Supreme Court majority, including people not being able to have abortions, already exist — and so do the solutions.
Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson are baiting us for Democracy this Election Day… and I’m not mad at it? Also: Lots of good, thoughtful election reads that (mostly) won’t piss you off and concrete, actionable ways to distract yourself right now if you need it.
“This is the most important election of our lifetime. It is imperative that everyone vote to restore our democracy.” — Tracy Chapman, Queer Legend
Not sure what to do with your tired brain and nervous energy? We’re here to provide a communal space to feel less alone and to help process a bit among friends, and because it’s so confusing to even know what to do on this day! Come pull up a seat.
I can’t believe you people made me learn how to spell Delevingne without even looking it up.
Garnet’s the star of Cartoon Network’s new anti-racism PSAs, Gillian Anderson is FREAKING ME OUT in this The Crown trailer, how to watch Bly Manor without getting jump-scared, Shondaland has arrived on Netflix, and more!
Boundaries are our manifestations of how we deserve to be treated and what we will accept from others.
Experimental composer Pauline Oliveros approached her identity as a musician not as a solitary genius but as a collaborator and facilitator. Her Deep Listening practices emphasize the connection between healing and activism, and can teach us how to navigate fear and despair together.
Riese: And then she explains that they have different core values.
Carly: Then Jodi says, “What are my core values?” And Bette says, “It doesn’t matter. It’s not a judgment.” What? What?
Riese: I want Bette to be like, “I see the beauty in things.”
Carly: And what do you see, Jodi? Also the beauty in things? Oh.
Riese: And Jodi’s like, “I’m wearing your exact outfit. Obviously, I also see the beauty in things.”
How (and when) to talk about mental illness in a new relationship, how to ask to initiate sex, Instagram is updating its nudity rules. pandemic dating stories, the rise of big naturals and more.
November 2020 is a big month for homoerotic ’90s movies on Hulu, Netflix, Amazon and HBO Max as well as the much-anticipated lesbian rom-com “Happiest Season” starring Kristen Stewart on Hulu!
We are the beginning of a major transformation, and it’s a rough beginning. Pluto, that scary domme who teaches you the lessons you didn’t want but know you need, is kind of in charge this year. And this month she’s got three planets moving through Scorpio.
From actual hexes to binding spells, witchcraft has a long tradition in the fight to dismantle white supremacy. A new generation of Black witches are taking part in the resistance using ancestral practices, ideologies, and modern technology.
Y’Know what I miss? Crying in public. A human emotion, shared with fellow humans.
These days are dark and this news is BRIGHT AS THE SUN THAT’S BACKLIGHTING MEGAN RAPINOE AS SHE SLIPS A RING ONTO SUE BIRD’S HAND!