Some Answers to Some Things You’ve Been Asking Us #29
Good morning to everyone who woke up with the a cappella hand clap chant from Portrait of a Lady on Fire in their head 🔥
Extra! Extra!: On Toxic Masculinity and the Mass Shooting in Nova Scotia and More
This week’s Extra! Extra! brings you sobering news out of Nova Scotia, an update on the state of immigration around the world, a look at American political institutions, perspectives on the state of the environment, and more. It’s been pretty grey in Jersey City this week, and that’s pretty much how I feel about all of this.
Let’s F*ck Up Some Bagel Bites
The case for Bagel Bites: they are affordable and lovely and delicious no matter what.
The Comment Awards Are Fetching the Motherf*cking Bolt Cutters
“Proof that mullets are the gayest thing: I had one in sixth grade!”
Straight People Watch: Quarantine Edition
Nature is healing.
S L I C K: Constellations #1 Bennet & Paige On A Silver Platter
Paige slowly took Bennett’s fingers back out of her mouth, but didn’t let go of them. “What about … “ She brought their hand down between her legs, under her slip, where she parted her thighs and led Bennett to touch her there.
Also.Also.Also: Here’s a Very Specific Personality Test Based on Your Exact Level of Horniness
Queer Activists reimagining Pride online in the wake of the Coronavirus, learning from Indigenous leaders on Earth Day, Stacey Abrams has a plan to put $1k in the pockets of working families who need it most, and yes, a personality test for your quarantine horniness.
Happy Hour at Home: How to Make Your Own Beach (In Three Easy Steps)
A fake gay bar on a fake gay beach — WHY NOT!
“One Day at a Time” Remains a Balm to Our Weary Hearts, We’re so Sad Season 4 Is Ending Early
“Each day seems to bring more bad news so it’s been such a tremendous relief to have this show every week to genuinely make me laugh. It has been the perfect show for this not-so-perfect moment.”
Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Sona 2 Cruise
Have you ever wanted your clit just HAMMERED? Just pounded on? Then this is your toy!
When the Emperor Becomes the Hanged One
While the Hanged One asks us to wait quietly instead of pushing hard, to surrender to the experience instead of fighting against what we cannot control, this is also a chance to understand what drives us, fulfills us, inspires us. What are you dreaming of? What has become more important to you, and what have you realized isn’t worth your energy?
Quarantine Survival Playlist: “Self-Love for Self-Isolation”
If you’re not living with your partner, the only person you’re having sex with right now is yourself. You deserve to practice elaborate masturbation in your life. And now’s the perfect time!
Lez Liberty Lit: It’s Okay If You Can’t Really Read Right Now
Art supply care packages, what even is “normal,” just get weird and more.
Foolish Child #70: Karen
You… don’t know what the word “slur” actually means… do you?
“Legends of Tomorrow” Episode 509 Recap: Fate’s a Bitch, Innit?
Sara and Charlie face off against Charlie’s sister and Zari 2.0 meets Original Zari in Legends of Tomorrow’s triumphant return.
Queer Comfort Reads for Tough Times
Comfort reads with queer characters to soothe you in today’s rough times! I’ve specifically picked books that are available in ebook format so that you can get a hold of them from the comfort of wherever your shelter in place is.
Pop Culture Fix: Netflix’s Real Life “A League of Their Own” Lesbian Love Story Is Gonna Make You Cry so Hard
This trailer for Legends of Tomorrow is bonkers, The Bold Type’s coming back so soon, everything else is getting delayed delayed delayed, Melissa Etheridge’s #StayHome concert series, and more!
Meet the Designers Who Are Working Hard for a Queerer Sustainability Movement
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and we are reminded that sustainability is inherently queer. The movement won’t — and can’t — continue without the queer community.
No Filter: Quinn Wilson and King Princess Listen I Need To Sit Down
King Princess and Quinn Wilson give us horse girl content and Kristen Kish needs a haircut!
Also.Also.Also: Is Anything Gayer Than a Mullet?
Ranking the best queer mullets in pop culture, a little Lizzo and Whitney Houston, happy anniversary “Love & Basketball,” and here’s what to know about the how far-right media is weaponizing the Coronavirus.