News Flash: Hillary Clinton’s not the only presidential candidate who dresses like a lesbian.
There are some movies for which you start the grieving process not even halfway through your first viewing. Carol is one of those movies.
In these infinitely more accepting times, it’s more important than ever to remember, pay tribute to, and celebrate the lives of foremothers like Córdova. Especially right here, in this space, right now, because we would not exist were it not for all the publications for lesbian, queer and bisexual women that came before us — the community they built, the stories they shared, the political issues they hashed out and the divisions they investigated.
Standup has allowed me to tell my story over and over in my own words, on my own terms. It isn’t just about the laughs (although, let’s be real, I do love getting laughs). Coming out is often awkward. It’s something I’m forced to do repeatedly (thanks to living in a heteronormative society). I might as well get to have some fun with it.
Butch women exist. Find some. It’ll blow your mind in the best way.
The Cousin You Drink With Downstairs Every Time There’s a Family Get-Together: Liquor in the Flask
Everyone has one of these, right? I mean, I have one of these. I’d also recommend buying some sort of bright, like, silver or white metallic sharpie and filling in the blank on this flask before giving it to someone, just to make sure it’s really unique and special. If they’re gay, you’re gonna have a grand ol’ time figuring out what to say. If they’re not, maybe just write “time of need” so that they never understand the implied joke here for as long as you both shall live.