+ Urvashi Vaid, legendary activist for LGBTQ+ civil rights, dies at 63. + The brave life of lesbian trailblazer Leslie Cohen. I would not be here today if it were not for generations of barrier-breaking people before me. The first of all three of those to hold this position. Karine Jean-Pierre: 'I am a Black, gay, immigrant woman. + Yesterday was Karine Jean-Pierre’s first press conference as White House Press Secretary! I wish I had something cool to say like she usually does in her introduction, like oh, you know, “I made some Thin Mint brownies with a recipe I concocted on the fly with peppermint leaves I grew in my own garden, and while I was waiting for them to bake, I kicked everyone’s butts in the Autostraddle WNBA Fantasy Basketball League.” Alas! I did have a brownie today but it came from Jersey Mike’s. I’m filling in for Autostraddle Editor in Chief Carmen Phillips for today’s news link round-up.
LGBTQ Television Guide: What To Watch Now.
