“No need to seize the last word; I’ll assume it was something clever.”

LOVE.

Jon killing Littlefinger over this is everything I never knew I wanted.

Stripping them of their homes and basically declaring them Persona Non Grata during Winter is tantamount to murdering them.

What is wrong with the world that even when you are a famous and talented actress letting anyone know you’re ill could potentially ruin your career.

Oh god, no thoughtful reply here, only WTF, and my heart aches.

I just got back from hearing Connie Willis (!!!!) speak at the Seattle Library and got to read this. You guys, as long as we have writers and libraries and people who rescue dogs we cannot perish.

I’m not going to hate that sounds like an excellent plan to me.

Back in the Dark Ages (1969), my mom got her dream job just before college graduation as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. Travel the world! Be glamorous! Avoid the wandering hands of lecherous businessmen!

some women have revolted and burned down the huts, declaring areas “chhaupadi-free zones.”

Honestly, if they were nice places for the women, that’d probably kill the tradition faster than anything. Fancy huts with pillows and snacks and the men would shut that shit right down.

I can imagine in larger communities where similar shit goes down... menstruation sheds might be a blessed relief. Staying for 3 or 4 days with female friends and no men dare to enter? Probably sweet, sweet relief.

It’s amazing how many misogynists magically start caring about women when it lets them attack brown people.

Well, I don’t understand the culture, nor do I pretend to, but is there any type of education or outreach to educate the women and girls, who are following in their mothers’ and grandmothers’ ways?

This entire administration is absolutely terrified of women. Can you imagine living in fear of 51% of the population?

I understand the Republicans’ feelings here. They certainly would never do anything so disrespectful like interrupt an important event involving one of our leaders.

She’s a black person. One with the audacity to be successful in business and sports. Who is also outspoken instead of properly “humble”.

Duh, cuz she’s black.

I blame the government. Who expects old white people in Florida to comprehend intersectionality?

Please, can you direct me where to read more on this?

If any of this is news to you, you should watch Lemonade again. It’s all there, and that’s what makes it such a masterpiece: it’s documentation of Beyoncé’s process of coming to terms with and taking ownership of her life, including her history and circumstances. The parallels between her own marriage and her parents’…