We had to take a little hiatus last week because I’ve been all over the place! BUT I AM BACK! AND WE ARE BACK! And I had two (two!!) Halloween theme Oreos and a bagel with Peanut Butter — one of my all-time favorite snacks. Here we go babyyyyyyyyy….
Queer as in F*ck You
Wow!! So much to catch up on!!
The Necessary Will of Lesbian Mothers. The family photo at the opening of this essay alone will knock you out.
Speaking of great things that are so great! This was the nostalgia I can use. Meeting Tracy Chapman In The Spaces Between
It’s time for your weekly JoJo Siwa Dancing with the Stars Update (looks like she’s doing great!): JoJo Siwa’s Latest DWTS Routine Got a Completely Perfect Score (but then also, some related sad news: Did JoJo Siwa & Kylie Prew Break Up? Here’s Why Some Fans Think So)
WNBA Star Elena Delle Donne Reflects on the Joys of Living Her Truth 5 Years After Coming Out as Gay. Not exactly on the same topic, but I’m still very much excited about the WNBA championship game over the weekend!
13 LGBTQ Royals You Didn’t Learn About in History Class, and speaking of which Dutch Royals Can Now Marry Same-Sex Partner Without Giving up Crown
Minneapolis Schools Are Spying on Queer Students & Outing Them to Teachers and Parents
How Literary Gatekeepers Can Advocate For Black Trans Women
#NetflixWalkout!
Netflix Talent to Support Employee Protest of Dave Chappelle and What Does Netflix Do Next?… (this is a TERRIBLE title for an otherwise really clear explainer of what has happened, what tomorrow’s protest is looking to accomplish, and what might come next)
Saw This, Thought of You
LMAO, I’m sorry, what?? The Leather Harness Is The Newest — And Most NSFW — Workwear Trend
And yet… this is somehow… still related!!
Don’t Fear a Deafer Planet. I appreciated this one a lot.
What Does Reality TV Owe Black Women?
Black Women Carry Reggaetón’s Foundation; Let’s Ensure They Reign in Its Future
Political Snacks
The Supreme Court Deals a Harsh, Unanimous Blow to Police Reform. “Two decisions reflect the justices’ continued desire to shield violent officers from accountability.” (this seemingly includes Justice Sotomayor, who is often a progressive voice on the court, which is a disappointment)
