team pick

cat column

cats

comedy

I’m Sorry But You Still Can’t Have These Marshmallows

It’s the sad, cold truth and it’s not fair. I’m so sorry.

Laneia —

Apr 30, 2014

janet mock

team pick

gender

VIDEO: Janet Mock Turns the Tables On Interviewer, Asks What It’s Like To Be Cis

Instead of answering a barrage of uncomfortable and unnecessary questions, this time Mock gets to ask the questions. And it is beautiful.

Mey —

Apr 30, 2014

DeAnne Smith

female rap

music

Keep It Consensual as F*ck with DeAnne Smith’s New Music Video

“Pump it, crank it, spin it / I’mma get Ani DiFrank for a minute”

Brittani —

Apr 8, 2014

apps

team pick

geekery

Team Pick: Share Expenses With Splitwise, Create Peace With Live-in Girlfriend

This app is enabling me to live with my girlfriend without constantly talking about/thinking about money. Basically, I’m living the dream.

Laura Mandanas —

Apr 1, 2014

body image

fatness

society + culture

VIDEO: Jill Andrew Tells the World What’s Up in Her TED Talk on Fat Shaming

“Words like fat need to be rescued from the tyranny of hate.”

Leo —

Mar 21, 2014

lesbian travel

team pick

geekery

Team Pick: Map Your Past, Present and Future With Everplaces

Forget Rick Steves. Make and share your own personalized travel guide with this handy little app.

Laura —

Mar 11, 2014

feelings atrium

Lindsay Lohan

tv news & trailers

This Lindsay Lohan Show Extended Trailer That We Have to Talk About

“Wow that show looks intense.”

Laneia —

Mar 5, 2014

team pick

women of color

tv news & trailers

VIDEO: Jessica Williams Delivers One Kickass Tirade About Stand Your Ground Laws In One Badass Suit

You go, Jessica Williams, you go.

Yvonne —

Feb 19, 2014

intersectionality

team pick

movie reviews

Team Pick: “Las Marthas” Premieres Tonight, Asks Why This Border Town Celebrates George Washington

Watch “Las Marthas” tonight, a documentary exploring the intersections of race and class of a complex tradition held in border town in Texas.

Yvonne —

Feb 17, 2014

beyonce

team pick

pop culture fix

Yoncé All On Your Body Like Liquor: Check Out Beyoncé’s New LGBT-Friendly Underwear Sets

Thanks to Beyoncé, you and your lover can indulge your semi-socialized desire to put words on your asses as well as your desire to look fly while pantsless – no…

Carmen —

Feb 14, 2014

olympics

team pick

sports

You Need To Read “The Sochi Project” Right Now

“Together, the images and texts unpack the complex, multivalent story of this contested region, shining a harsh light on Vladimir Putin’s claim that, ‘The Olympic family is going to feel…

Riese —

Feb 13, 2014

football

team pick

health

VIDEO: Dallas Sportcaster Shocks Our Socks Off With His Response to Gay Football Player Coming Out

Dallas sports broadcasting giant Dale Hansen spoke boldly for acceptance of Michael Sam on his popular show.

Adrian —

Feb 13, 2014