peggy orenstein

#longreads

kiese laymon

literature

140 Longform Pieces You Can Read And Love

140 articles and essays to read and save and love, in celebration of the 100th edition of “Things I Read That I Love”

Riese —

Nov 8, 2013

#longreads

longform journalism

literature

Things I Read That I Love #73: Tear-Smeared Eyeliner

Topics include trans* fiction, female soliders in combat, GoFundMe, the Lady Jaguars, The Wronged Man, food stamps, 90’s slutgrungefashion, breast cancer, Web U, southern cuisine and so much more!

Riese —

Apr 26, 2013

#longreads

peggy orenstein

literature

Things I Read That I Love #71: He Wasn’t Weaving Bark Shoes

Topics include three strikes laws, Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally, the Mount Rainier shooting, YA novel covers, Ms., Naked Joe, domestic violence, photographers in Juárez and more!

Riese —

Apr 12, 2013

dorothy allison

lorrie moore

book lists

What Five Books Changed Your Life? Open Thread!

Look, it’s a new open thread! We love to talk about books, so why don’t you talk about them with us!

the team —

Jun 25, 2010

101s

Angela Davis

book lists

Feminism 101: Read Books, Become a Better Womyn

Looking for a good book on feminism? How about 70 of them? We’ve compiled a list of some of the most influential, controversial and must-read feminist titles from the past…

the team —

May 7, 2010

bisexuality

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Houston Largest City to Elect Openly Gay Mayor, Don’t Mess With Texas Srsly

This Sunday Funday Fix has a still frame of Lady Gaga kissing a lady, and it’s not even Christmas yet! Also, Annise Parker becomes the first lesbian mayor of a…

Rachel —

Dec 13, 2009

daily fix 1.0

lady gaga

society + culture

Lesbians Are Hot If They’re Hot or London Power Lesbians & Gay Gangsters Bash Back: Daily Fix

Tegan & Sara’s new album artwork and track listing, in London, Power Lesbians are all the rage and Details magazine looks into the gay gangsters of BASH BACK!

Riese —

Aug 26, 2009