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Self Harm: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:48:27 -0500

Self Harm: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Suicide: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Anxiety: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Depression: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Anorexia: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Bulimia: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Any ED: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Schizophrenia: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Bipolar: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Austism: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

OCD: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Turrets: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Personality disorders: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Chronic Pain: Don't joke about something that you don't understand

Mental illness: DON'T JOKE ABOUT SOMETHING THAT YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND

no-st8: dearcispeople: Dear Cis People: Don’t make excuses for...

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:08:10 -0500

no-st8:

dearcispeople:

Dear Cis People:

Don’t make excuses for the medical system that forces me to jump through hoops for treatment. If you support my right to transition, you will support my anger at being made to wait for it.

‘But the doctor is just trying to-‘

NO.

askkneesockssan:

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:09 -0500

askkneesockssan:

fuckyeahgirlcrush: In which Marina Diamandis continues to be a...

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:59:48 -0500

fuckyeahgirlcrush:

In which Marina Diamandis continues to be a queen and shuts down body policing

unimpressedcats: you gon eat that? imma eat it anyway

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:56:53 -0500

unimpressedcats:

you gon eat that?

imma eat it anyway

cupcakesandchronic: I fucking knew it! Waaahhhhhh

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:21 -0500

cupcakesandchronic:

I fucking knew it! Waaahhhhhh

capplum: The shirt design is live! You can buy it...

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:35:17 -0500

capplum:

The shirt design is live! You can buy it now!

Testosterone Poisoning (link)
Estrogen Poisoning (link)

You can also buy prints, if you want to hang the original work on your wall.

in-my-mouth: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:09:06 -0500

in-my-mouth:

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

dearcispeople: Dear Cis People: Transgender women are women....

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:52:52 -0500

dearcispeople:

Dear Cis People:

Transgender women are women. When you have an event for “all the girls” and decide that I’ll make you uncomfortable, it makes me want to just stop existing. I’m getting closer every day and I’d appreciate just a little help staying alive.

knowhomo: LGBTQ* Posts We Love (and Blogs We Love to...

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:38:09 -0500

knowhomo:

LGBTQ* Posts We Love (and Blogs We Love to Follow)

Queer Book Club’s Hogwart’s House Reading List

ALL of the following text is from the posts of QueerBookClub.tumblr.com:

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This is the first of four recommended reading lists of queer and queer-ish books, organized by Hogwarts houses! ENJOY.

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
This story of a young woman captured by Nazis during a spy mission in occupied France has repeatedly been called a tour de force and the best novel of last year. Though not explicitly queer, the heart of the story is the deep, loving friendship of two girls.

Diverse Energies edited by Tobias Buckell and Joe Monti.
This collection of dystopian stories starring heroes of color is perfect for the daring, strong-willed wizards of Gryffindor. A handful of the stories also feature queer protagonists or minor characters.

Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka and J.H. Williams III.
What’s more exemplary of good-hearted headstrong Gryffindor spirit than taking up the cape and fighting evil? Besides starring a lesbian superhero, this volume also features an introduction by Rachel Maddow - we will just have to ignore the fact that she’s basically the nation’s Ravenclaw prefect.

When She Woke by Hillary Jordon
This re-imagining of The Scarlet Letter tells the story of Hannah, a woman who finds herself marked as a murderer after an abortion. In this future world, criminals’ skin is colored to indicate the class of their crime. Hannah’s red skin means a life of shame and cruelty - unless she can forge a new path.

Huntress by Malinda Lo
Epic quests. Hostile monsters. The fate of the world. If that’s your kind of story, look no further. Tough, down-to-earth Kaede and gentle, visionary Taisin set out to find out what caused their land to fall into endless cold.

She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders by Jennifer Finney Boylan
Let’s not get into tropes about transgender people being so brave. I chose this book for this list because Boylan reminds me of Gryffindor in other ways - considerate but honest, amiable but not self-sacrificing, and, you know, popular. Bestselling, even!

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A Girl’s Guide to Taking Over the World: Writings from the Girl Zine Revolution edited by Karen Green and Tristan Taromino
While this collection of writings from zines of the early 90s riot grrl era and beyond may not be an actual blueprint for world domination, it is just as brash, smart and unapologetic as any Slytherin.

Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz
This story of an isolated teenager’s relationship with a monstrous fish-boy is supposed to be seriously grim. The darkness factor - and the fact that Pottermore tells us that the Slytherin common room windows gives students a view of the creatures the lake - is what makes it a great Slytherin pick.

The Complete Hothead Paisan: Homicidal Lesbian Terrorist by Diane DiMassa
Before some tumblr misandrists were even born, Hothead Paisan was collecting rapists’ spines. Queer Slytherins in need of some guilt-free revenge fantasy should pick this one up - though I implore you to read up on the author’s transmisogyny first.

Sula by Toni Morrison
While not explicitly queer, this story is held together by love between women. Slytherins will likely relate to Sula, a community pariah whose motivations are as incomprehensible to her friends and family as theirs are to her.

Sister Mischief by Laura Goode
Esme Rockett is probably a Gryffindor at heart (they tend to get the leading roles). But she and her friends - outsiders in their lily-white Christian community - employ all their cunning to wreck havoc for the establishment. Sex, drugs and hip-hop make this YA debut a conservative censor’s worst nightmare - or wet dream, maybe.

When You Are Engulfed In Flames by David Sedaris
This contemporary master of the personal essay always manages to come off as judgmental, selfish, petty, loveable and brilliant. Tapping into our dark spots to charm us, Sedaris is an exemplary Slytherin - and skull-centric cover art doesn’t hurt, either.

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Nobody Passes: Rejecting the Rules of Gender and Conformity edited by Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore
This collection of short works on identity, community and authenticity covers a lot of territory - “passing” as related to gender, race, disability, work, nationality, sexuality, and more. Pick it up if you’re itching for more complex perspectives on social justice.

Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Besides being an absolute masterpiece of the comics format, Bechdel’s memoir about her cold and inscrutable father earns major Ravenclaw appeal with its highbrow literary allusions. If psychology is more your thing, try her other memoir, Are You My Mother?

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
This book tells the story of two Mexican-American teens - Ari, an angry loner, and Dante, a quirky intellectual - who form a transformative bond and ponder over poetry, philosophy and life’s many mysteries. I haven’t gotten my hands on this one yet, but I’ve been told it’s one of those rare transcendent young adult books, emotionally resonant and masterfully crafted.

Israel/Palestine and the Queer International by Sarah Schulman
This latest work from the prolific author and longtime activist chronicles her travels through Tel Aviv and the West Bank and her growing consciousness of the occupation of Palestine. Read it for a knowledgeable queer perspective on a divisive topic.

Adaptation by Malinda Lo
There’s not much on this list for science aficionados, but hopefully some science fiction will suit you. Did you know Malinda Lo did graduate work on The X-Files? This novel, the first in a forthcoming series, has flavors of the 90s TV show and should delight fans of Mulder and Scully, creepy conspiracies, and queer representation in sci-fi lit.

Transgender History by Susan Stryker
For the history buffs - this concise text on transgender people in America between the mid twentieth century and early twenty-first puts trans communities and movements in historical context and offers a compact but comprehensive chronicle of our stories.

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A Queer and Pleasant Danger: The True Story of a Nice Jewish Boy Who Joins the Church of Scientology and Leaves Twelve Years Later to Become the Lovely Lady She is Today by Kate Bornstein
This newest memoir is actually one of the few of Auntie Kate’s books that I haven’t read, but I couldn’t resist the Hufflepuff-yellow cover. Open, honest and compassionate, Bornstein’s books always feel like a big hug and kiss to outcasts everywhere.

Will Grayson Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan
Green might be the most famous living Puff since he proclaimed it on The Late Late Show. I’m not sure what Levithan’s sorting is, but this book - about two boys with one name, how people come together and how they drift apart - is definitely a good one for us sensitive badgers.

Ask the Passengers by A.S. King
I was tempted at first to prescribe this YA book to Ravenclaws, as its heroine, Astrid, is a philosophy nerd who regularly meets with her invisible friend Socrates. She does, however, nickname him Frank and compare him to a cute dog. Moreover, her questions are more of the heart than the head: How can I be seen for who I am? Why isn’t equality easy? Where can my love be safe?

10,000 Dresses by Marcus Ewert and Rex Ray
Need a bright dose of hope? Pick up this beautiful children’s book about a young trans girl who finds someone who believes in her dreams and appreciates her for just who she is.

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg
A great resource for shy or insecure Hufflepuffs who have trouble communicating, or badger activists who want to get their words across without invalidating anyone’s feelings and experiences. If you get too overwhelmed by conversation, I also recommend The Highly Sensitive Person.

Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block
While I strongly prefer the Dangerous Angel books that focus on Witch Baby, Weetzie’s sunny but sensitive disposition is probably more Hufflepuff appropriate. Her naïveté fits perfectly with mainstream perceptions of Puffs, while her big deep loud love for her chosen family is reminiscent of Hufflepuff as I know it.

I Hope I get Orchi Done in a Year or so

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:56:00 -0500

Because these nuts are driving me nuts.

"when we are loved we are afraid love will vanish when we are alone we are afraid love will never..."

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:22:57 -0500

“when we are loved we are afraid
love will vanish
when we are alone we are afraid
love will never return”

- Audre Lorde (A Litany for Survival)

West of a White House: Why Do Men Keep Putting Me in the Girlfriend-Zone?

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:21:05 -0500

West of a White House: Why Do Men Keep Putting Me in the Girlfriend-Zone?:

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You know how it is, right, ladies? You know a guy for a while. You hang out with him. You do fun things with him—play video games, watch movies, go hiking, go to concerts. You invite him to your parties. You listen to his problems. You do all this because you think he…

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Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:05 -0500

beeishappy: Stephen Colbert salutes UVA’s Class of 2013 |...

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:58:40 -0500

beeishappy:

Stephen Colbert salutes UVA’s Class of 2013 | Speaking from one generation to another.

How residents of Tumblr feel about Yahoo! right now.

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:11:24 -0500

thenorwegianbabyface:

cosplayandanimes: Akali - League of Legends source

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:06:02 -0500

cosplayandanimes:

Akali - League of Legends

source

homestuckcharacters: gamersagainstbigotry: This week GAB are...

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:01:37 -0500

homestuckcharacters:

gamersagainstbigotry:

This week GAB are looking at the benefits of gaming. We’ve almost drowned ourselves in discussing race and geek girls - and it’s high time we had a nice break to feel warm and fuzzy.

Lets remind ourselves of not only why we love gaming, but why it can be good for us.

We’ll be posting and linking things like the one above (source: http://visual.ly/gaming-good-you) here, and on our Twitter, Facebook & Website.
And you can share your questions and stories with us by dropping us an Ask.

Merry Gaming :)

Me and my sibilings are homeschooled, and you know what taught my little brother to read/ write? Minecraft. He plays on servers and had to learn how to talk to people on the chats

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Sat, 18 May 2013 01:51:27 -0500

George R.R. Martin on writing women:

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:49:15 -0500

Interviewer: There's one thing that's interesting about your books. I noticed that you write women really well and really different. Where does that come from?
George R.R. Martin: You know, I've always considered women to be people.