21 Things Raven-Symoné Could Potentially Be Doing Right Now
This was the week that all your Ellen Page questions were answered. Well, at least if your only question was “who does Ellen Page go to Whole Foods with?” But what about your other most beloved young queer celebrities? For instance, what’s Raven-Symoné up to? Honestly, we have no idea. But hey, we can take some guesses.
1. Transcribing the plot of the latest Game of Throne episode into emojis
Also.Also.Also: Does Oprah Sound Gay? And Other Stories We Missed This Week
Hello, doodlebugs! This week I started drawing again so I finally bought a Moleskine sketchbook — I wanted to see what all the hype was about. Turns out it was actually a good purchase because I am filling it with lots of lovely pictures! Here’s the news we missed while I was at the art supply store.
Today Idaho became the latest state with a ban on same-sex marriage to have it declared unconstitutional by a federal judge. Four same-sex Idaho couples had filed a lawsuit against the state, and Judge Candy Dale ruled on the side of their argument that banning same-sex marriage violated the rights guaranteed by the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the constitution. Sue Latta and Traci Ehlers, Lori and Sharene Watsen, Shelia Robertson and Andrea Altmayer, and Amber Beierle and Rachael Robertson, the four couples who are plaintiffs in the lawsuit, have a range of experiences: two of the couples are already married, but in other states, and Idaho refuses to recognize their marriages; two couples are raising children together. As long as no higher court intervenes, the state can no longer enforce any laws that restrict same-sex couples from marrying, nor can they refuse to recognize marriages from out of state.
DeAnne Smith and “Playing” it “Cool”
Listen. People are going to try to tell you to play it cool with girls. I’m not about that. I say go the other way. I say play it hot. Don’t be afraid to be the last one to text. Don’t be afraid to be the first one to text. Did you have a great time on that date? Tell her. Don’t wait. Text her while you’re still out with her. Text her before she gets out of the car. Text her before the date. Pre-text. That’ll make a statement. Text her before she even gives you her number; text her before you meet her. Be original. Be bold.
"So, why are intersex issues being linked up with LGBT activism, and does this make sense? I’m here to argue, strongly, that yes – including intersex with LGBT and queer issues makes perfect sense….
Autostraddle article by Claudia. For once, please do read the comments.- I don’t know how Autostraddle get such informed and articulate comments, but it probably involves a good deal of moderation, and I wouldn’t want that to go to waste.
Orphan Black Episode 204 Recap: Governed As It Were By Chance
Hey Clone-Alones, welcome to the recap of the fourth episode of Orphan Black! So many people died and then came back to life this episode! It was just like The Walking Dead, only with characters I give a shit about.
We pick up right where we left off last week, with Sarah waking up from her horrendous car wreck. She sees Daniel unconscious, and grabs his gun. She is immediately joined by Cal, who decided that the best way to save Sarah was to smash his car into her car. Ugh Cal, THAT’S NOT HOW YOU SAVE PEOPLE.
Make A Thing: The Best Nail Polish Remover Method Ever
Let me tell you guys a secret: I love painting my nails. Maybe this makes me a bad lesbian but whatever, I don’t care, I love it. I also love changing my nail polish color all the time, like every few days, which means I use a lot of nail polish remover. But holy shit, how annoying is nail polish remover?
Check Out the First Three Issues of Ms. Marvel Right Now!
This week here at Drawn to Comics, we’re taking a look at the first three issues of Marvel Comic’s new title Ms. Marvel. This book follows the adventures of Kamala Kahn, a sixteen year old Pakistani-American Muslim girl as she navigates life as a teenager who recently gained superpowers that her friends and family don’t know about. It’s written by G. Willow Wilson, a Muslim woman herself, and illustrated by Adrian Alphonsa, and it sure is taking off with a bang.
“I think marriage is insurance for the worst years of your life. During your best years you don’t need a husband. You do need a man of course, and they are often cheaper emotionally and a lot more fun by the dozen.”
RIP Helen Gurley Brown, founder of COSMO
Michael Sam’s A Ram: Is It A Brand New Day For Gays Who Wanna Play (Football)?
Michael Sam, former University of Missouri defensive lineman and last year’s All-American and SEC Defensive Player of the Year, became the first openly gay athlete to get drafted into the NFL on Saturday. ESPN captured Sam’s joyous reaction to being the 249th pick in the seventh round by the St. Louis Rams. As you all saw on your social media feeds, Sam celebrated by embracing and kissing his boyfriend, Vito Cammisano.
BREAKING: Ellen Page Affectionately Visits Whole Foods With Female Companion
Once again, our favorite and most reliable news publication, The Daily Mail, has released a desperately important story regarding the romantic activities of a female celebrity. In this case, the lady in question is Our Lady Of The Moment, Ellen Page. Page was spotted in New York City yesterday holding hands with a “mystery blonde.”
14 Locations Conducive To Lesbianism According To 1954′s “Female Homosexuality”
Last week at Treehorn Books in Santa Rosa, I came across yet another volume from my favorite genre, “faux sociological studies of human sexuality that say crazy-ass shit about lesbians.” Female Homosexuality: A Psychodynamic Study of Lesbianism, was written by Dr. Frank S. Caprio, the esteemed “co-author of ‘Sexual Deviations,’” another undoubtedly delightful edition chock-full of facts and measures. Unlike the faux-doctors who authored most of the books in this genre under false pseudonyms, however, Frank Caprio appears to be a real doctor. His later work focused mainly on self-hypnosis.
Defense Secretary Sorta Open to Kinda Revisiting Military’s Ban on Trans Troops
United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in an interview Sunday that the military’s ban on trans people is a complicated issue, but one that “continually should be reviewed.” His statements could lead to big changes for the estimated 15,450 trans service members who were left in the closet when the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell repeal allowed gay and lesbian soldiers to come out in 2011.
