This weekend, Katy Perry received the HRC’s “highest honor,” the National Equality Award, and everybody’s talking about her inspirational speech — but does Katy Perry really deserve an award for LGBT advocacy in the first place? And does it even matter, really, when you consider the impending heat death of the universe, etc.

Minnick and Arizona are about to be sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g; Pippy and TMI are full on smooching in an elevator; and Annalise Keating is taking her rightful place on the Throne of Slytherin once more.

Max and Anne actually have a conversation, and so do Arizona and Webber. Allison moves in on The Real O’Neals. And it’s time to talk about Aubrey Plaza on Legion.

Trump and the Republican Party have been gobsmacked by activism since the inauguration; the last thing they want is to have to go up against LGBTQ people who boast one of the most organized, well-funded, successful, and popular activist movements in modern history.

Hey, there’s those smooching ladies we were promised on all the subway ads. And bonus Jane Lynch!

So you’re Dungeons-and-Dragons-curious but you’ve never given it a try? Here’s how to get started DMing your very own Gayme.

“When I was 10, I wrote a letter to Disney asking them what I should do to become an imagineer.”

Where did you go on your summer vacation? These queers went all over the place and everyone is very cute (but you already knew that). Your latest community gallery is here!

“omg wtf there are so many good looking butches in that one city in maine
is there a colony?”

“We take the role of Ryder, who is a far cry from Commander Shepard. She’s young and untried, great at sudoku but bad at flirting. She’s awkward and not entirely ready for command. She never quite carries that mantle of authority we got used to with Shepard, but when she earns the respect of her crew it feels genuine and nice. I like her. She’s a good hot nerd.”

Raquel and Ali traveled to DC for Watch Us Run to get some actionable advice on running for office and resisting Trump.

This episode has it all. Twitter harassment, revenge porn, good Scotch, FAKE NEWS!

2016 was the best of times and the worst of times. JK, it was the absolute worst of times. A lot of queer women died on TV. But a lot of them kissed and made googly eyes at each other too.

btw we have some bonus Lesbian Kens in this post for you

Alex comes out to her friends. Lena sends Kara ten billion roses.

It’s a lesbian movie miracle.

“Gaze out the window or exist in silhouette as often as possible.”

If you’re having trouble shaking the feeling that all of your media feeds are one giant grief orgy, try changing the pace of what you take in. Not even the content, necessarily — just the rate. Podcasts are an easy way to do that: 30 to 60 minutes later, you’re done, informed, and ready to fight your next battle.

Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice.

A-Camp 8.0 is six weeks away — and there’s still spots left if you wanna come! — which means we’re in full-fledged nostalgia and anticipation mode. Hop on in, read about camp, and if you’ve been, let us know which one was *your* favorite!