Serena Williams

This week has unfortunately been filled with tragedy.  When we weren't reading the news, we were reading up on some of this week's other big issues.  Here's what we found:

• Jenni Rivera died in a plane crash in Mexico this past weekend.  Here's an excellent article on Rivera's legacy and the work she did for women, immigrants, and LGBT youth. [Colorlines]
• Although the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence finished up a few days ago, it's never too late to learn about the cause and create awareness. [US Aid]
• Sarah Jaffe gets shouted at and berated far too often -- here's a piece she's written about the many trolls she's encountered. [Jezebel]
• And here's some more misogyny to chew on.  If someone writes racist shit, the sensible thing to do is respond intelligently, right?  Apparently wrong.  Rhonda A. Lee, meteorologist at KTBS-TV, was fired after she gave a harassing commenter a piece of her mind.  [Clutch]
• Speaking of racism (and sexism,) have you seen the latest tennis star to "mimic" Serena Williams and her body?  It's Caroline Wozniacki, using towels to plump up her boobs and behind. [scATX]
• Though mental illness is no laughing matter, it's something that certain comedians must deal with.  This write-up is about the relationship between the two.  [Splitsider]
• Sex and disability are often unexplored in films.  Stephanie Rogers examines how The Sessions addresses both. [Bitch Flicks]

Is there something we missed?  Let us know in the comments.  Our thoughts go out to all those affected by the shootings.

Time for another episode of Bitch Popaganda! It's like The View, only we all believe the earth is round. Tune in as Andi, Jonanna, Sara, and Kelsey discuss the idea of modern civility. Celebrities invoked include Kanye West, Serena Williams, Joe Wilson, Michael Jordan, Patrick Swayze, and Tiger Woods. Listen right here, or subscribe to Bitch Media on iTunes and listen whenever you'd like.

Well, it's the weekend again, and nothing is better on a Sunday afternoon than kicking back with a cup of coffee and laughing at photos of animals that have been captioned in LOLspeak. Amirite? So sit back, relax, and let the LOLz roll.

Did you get a chance to read Sady's post this week about Ellen Degeneres taking over as a judge on American Idol?. Well, this kitteh is pretty psyched:



(Ellen likes to wear vests and ties, and so does the cat! Get it? LOLOLOL)

And has anyone been following Serena Williams' alleged foot fault freakout? Regardless of what she says she said, these tigers feel their behavior is justified:



And those of you who had a chance to listen to the most recent episode of Popaganda may agree with this kitteh that the fashion industry suxxx:



So there you have it, some LOLz to brighten your weekend. If you ever feel like making a few feminizt LOLz of your own (and we know you will), visit the I Can Has Cheezburger? LOL Builder and send 'em our way. Kthxbai.