open thread

2016 election

open thread

politics + activism

Post-Election Open Thread: We Love You And We Will Never Stop Fighting For You

Hear me: We love you. You are not alone. All hope is not lost. We will face this uncertain and terrifying future together. We will never stop fighting. We will…

Heather Hogan —

Nov 9, 2016

2016 election

2016 presidential race

politics + activism

2016 Election Day Liveblog and Open Thread: Oh God It’s Really Happening

Let’s be with each other on this most harrowing of days to follow updates as they come in and support each other as we drag ourselves across the finish line…

the team —

Nov 8, 2016

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Hi I Wanna Celebrate Your Accomplishments As Nasty Woman Praxis

I just wanna know your life and lift you up. Is that cheesy? Oh well! I’m here, I’m queer, I’m living my truths, and I think you’re the gosh darn…

Carmen —

Oct 21, 2016

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I’m Trapped in My Living Room. Send Help. Bring Food.

Hello! I’m super excited to see your face today because I’m home with Baby T. Rex and don’t remember what it’s like to socialize with a grown-up human. Come chill…

KaeLyn —

Oct 14, 2016

friday open thread

open thread

community

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Welcome, New Friends!

Hey you yes you, are you new here? Welcome! Get in here and let’s all hang out!

Ryan Yates —

Oct 7, 2016

friday open thread

open thread

community

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I’m Not at A-Camp Either, Come Thru

Come gather round the virtual campfire kindled by my deep and unassuming love for you and tell me everything!

Carmen —

Sep 30, 2016

friday open thread

open thread

community

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Peaceful, Easy Feelings

I am here this week to suggest a totally weirdo spin on this virtual sleepover: Let’s be happy campers! Come on down and join the positivity party, guys. I really…

Carmen —

Sep 23, 2016

friday open thread

open thread

community

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: This Spider Almost Destroyed Me

Everything’s fine but for a moment it was almost not! Life is a highway!! Join me inside for a story about home infestation. (Plus my dog in a wig!)

Erin —

Sep 16, 2016

friday open thread

open thread

community

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I’m Never Gonna Stop Sweating

Are you sitting in a pool of your own sweat because even though it’s September and you willed it to finally, please, for the love of everything, to just be…

Ari —

Sep 9, 2016

friday open thread

open thread

community

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: But Does It Spark Joy?

Wishing and hoping and thinking and praying and planning and dreaming? Doing some fall cleaning? Excited for the long weekend? Get in here and let’s hang out!

Ryan Yates —

Sep 2, 2016

community

friday open thread

community

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: So Like Did You Miss Me Or What

Please spill all of the piping hot tea you’ve gotta spill. Please feel free to open the lid on the salt shaker and just let it loose. I want the…

Carmen —

Aug 26, 2016

friday open thread

open thread

community

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Please Help Me Stop Shopping

I, Carmen Rios, do solemnly swear to stop shopping. Maybe. But only if you come on down and tell me about your life to distract me from the big, bad…

Carmen —

Aug 19, 2016