Writer and editor Emily Ellsworth has been earning a lot of attention for her incredibly helpful Twitter thread on how best to contact your Congressional representatives. A registered Republican who… Read the rest of the article: Advice on contacting your representatives from a former Congressional staffer

Doubling as a tribute to both Leonard Cohen and Hillary Clinton, Kate McKinnon’s somber Saturday Night Live cold open perfectly encapsulates what so many have been feeling this week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HtkE0a8fhk The stars of Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends Of Tomorrow celebrated their upcoming multi-episode crossover with an Entertainment Weekly spread. And this behind-the-scenes video shows off the insane… Read the rest of the article: The CW’s D.C. stars are uber adorable at their EW cover shoot

The latest film from the director of Lucy and The Fifth Element promises to be every bit as trippy and perhaps even more visually stunning.

Artist Maeril made this illustrated guide a few months ago, but it’s now more relevant than ever. You can find more of Maeril’s work on her Tumblr and Twitter.

Here’s the monologue from Full Frontal’s post-election special. As Samantha Bee puts it: I guess ruining Brooklyn was just a dry run. Caucasian nation showed up in droves to vote… Read the rest of the article: Samantha Bee blames white people for electing Donald Trump

Known for his uplifting, energetic personality, former tennis pro Matsuoka Shuzo stars in a video reminding you to never to give up. Sounds like something we could all use right… Read the rest of the article: Matsuoka Shuzo is the uplifting voice we need right now

The Gilmore Girls Netflix revival is huge news for fans of the mother/daughter dramedy. But for those who need a refresher before the new episodes drop on November 25, Netflix… Read the rest of the article: Prepare for the Gilmore Girls revival with these quick and easy season recaps

Courtesy of Ricky Tan on Twitter.

https://youtu.be/0MHF-f55vd8 Here’s something you didn’t know you needed: Former Doctor Who star David Tennant reciting relaxing passages to soothe stressed out house pets. The British insurance company More Than created… Read the rest of the article: David Tennant basically recorded ASMR for cats and dogs

I attended Chicago’s massive Trump protest yesterday, in which thousands of Chicagoans shutdown the heart of the city. Here’s my live tweet and some photos of the event. Chicago. pic.twitter.com/xBN7ZRFq56… Read the rest of the article: A first hand account from Chicago’s Wednesday night #TrumpProtest

Thanks Oreo Cat.

According to the video description: “Buddy ran into this glass door once, and he wouldn't come through without me closing the door and opening it in front of him for… Read the rest of the article: This dog can’t figure out how to walk through an open door

BuzzFeed asked four women to spend a week without makeup and then interviewed them about their experiences.

Tumblr user Monstika has turned pun-making into an artform. Literally. You can find even more puns on Monstika's Tumblr.

In this great essay, lawyer and writer Mirah Curzer examines the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Remember Me” from a feminist lens. The episode centers on Dr. Beverly Crusher,… Read the rest of the article: On Star Trek and the radical feminism of believing women

These amazing paper dolls were created for Vivid Seats by my friend Tyler Feder. You can find more of Feder’s work on her website and Etsy shop.

The “confused math lady” meme has gotten a heavy workout during this election season. It turns out it comes from a Brazilian telenovela called Senhora do Destino. The meme features… Read the rest of the article: Here's the unexpected origin of the "confused math lady" meme

They’re almost crazy enough to distract from the election. Almost.

Libby VanderPloeg’s delightful gif is titled “Lift Each Other Up.” You can find more of VanderPloeg’s work on her website.