History The Worst Excesses: How to Tell Your French Revolutions Apart
Lauren Naturale is here to delight and inform you about the intricacies (and broad outlines) of the French revolutions.
2014
History 
Perfidy and Wretched Villainy Lord Alfred Douglas, Dirtbag
The unparalleled dirtbag of the Victorian set, Lord Alfred Douglas.
Link Roundup Link Roundup!
The Toast presents a selection of delightful information in the form of a link roundup.
Heroes Loving Phil Hartman
It's just like that old saying, Everybody loves Phil Hartman.
Humor A Beautiful, Sweaty Woman Reads “How To Respond To Criticism” To Universal Approval
How to respond to criticism, read live by yours truly.
Racism The Parable of the Unjust Judge or: Fear of a Nigger Nation
Ezekiel Kweku on what he sees when he looks at Michael Brown, Ferguson, and the nation's response to the death of young black men.
Family Big Edie, Little Edie, My Mom, and Me
Brianne Hogan, on the realization that she and her mother are destined to become Big Edie and Little Edie of "Grey Gardens" fame.
LGBT The Natural History and Cladistics of the Lesbian
At last, a thorough scientific classification of the Lesbian, from Pillow Queens to Deer Dykes and beyond.
News Science Headlines I Would Like To See More Of
Science headlines I think we'd all appreciate seeing every now and again.
Link Roundup Link Roundup!
The Toast presents a selection of delightful information in the form of a link roundup.
Cartoons “I Can Hear the Ocean”: A Cartoon
Emma Steinkellner presents a cartoon about when the ocean talks to you.
Magic On the Experience of Playing “Sacrilege” by Cara Ellison
Danielle Perry reviews "Sacrilege," a short computer game by Cara Ellison, and what it has to say about relationships.
Movies If Empire Records Was About A Struggling Independent Abortion Clinic
Damn the man. Save the Empire.
Writing Oh Pioneers, Oh Pioneers: A Short Story
Vanessa Willoughby's latest short story, "Oh Pioneers, Oh Pioneers."
Advice Dear Businesslady: Advice on Doppelgangers and Your Boss’ Sexuality
The Toast's job advice column takes on embarrassing people who share your name, and if you can ask your boss if she's gay.
