News

link roundup

sunday funday

society + culture

Sunday Funday Will Join Your Bechdel Brigade

Totally gay companies, a totally gay District Attorney, a bunch of totally gay policies at the state level, some totally gay women in theater, and also some good news about…

Carmen —

Jan 8, 2017

2016 election

donald trump

politics + activism

Donald Trump’s Cabinet Nominations, Ranked By Terror They Inspire In My Heart

[UPDATE: This post will continue to update as new appointments are made.] Here’s an in-depth explainer of Trump’s cabinet picks so far, people who range from “wolf in sheep’s clothing”…

Riese —

Jan 6, 2017

bathroom bills

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Anti-Trans Bathroom Bills Get A Makeover into “Privacy Acts,” Take Hold in These Six States

With just a few days into the new year, lawmakers in Alabama, Missouri, South Carolina, Virginia, Texas and Washington have introduced new bathroom bills they’re calling “privacy acts” and ensuring…

Yvonne —

Jan 6, 2017

#showerbeer

alsoalsoalso

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: The Lesbian Couple Who Brought You Home Ec and Other Stories You Shan’t Miss

Shower beer, a tiny letter I think you’ll like, this doula drama, tarot decks, do you want to see a bunch of queer kitchens?, identity politics amen, and so much…

Laneia —

Jan 5, 2017

murder

trans women

politics + activism

Black Trans Woman Mesha Caldwell Is The First Trans Person Murdered in 2017

Five days into the new year, as the GOP ramps up its trans-scapegoating rhetoric and legislation around the country, we once again begin counting the trans women’s lives taken by…

Heather Hogan —

Jan 5, 2017

pop culture fix

regular

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Ruth Negga and Natalie Portman Almost Make Out On The Cover Of “W” For Some Reason

Also Ruby Tandoh’s book is out in the U.S., Ben Affleck’s first short film had a HILARIOUS name/premise, everybody’s getting in on Stef’s Kristen Stewart beat and more!

Heather Hogan —

Jan 4, 2017

be the change

donald trump

politics + activism

Be the Change: 5 Tips for Queer Activists Charging Into 2017

If taking action against Trump’s presidency is part of your 2017 resolutions/game plan, consider these tips!

KaeLyn —

Jan 2, 2017

link roundup

sunday funday

society + culture

Sunday Funday is Going to Fort Lauderdale, As Gay Dames So Often Do

Some woke carols you should still know all the words to, a new ad campaign featuring trans models in Fort Lauderdale, good news for LGBTQ youth in Maine, a rabbi…

Carmen —

Jan 1, 2017