If you don't know anything about the presidential race, know this: "It doesn't matter whether you're black or white, Hispanic, Asian or Native American; young or old; rich or poor; able or disabled; or, gay or straight: you can make it here in America if you're willing to try." – Barack Obama 

This is the most amazing, hilarious, interactive way to relive Obama's acceptance speech. It's jam packed with pop culture and historical references that Obama may or may not be referring to while speaking as the re-elected President. (RapGenius)

Love got a lot more legal this week when Maine, Maryland, and Washington approved state-wide measures for gay-marriage. Minnesota is also following suit: voters rejected a constitutional ban on gay-marriage. Now if only California can change its gay politics... (TIME)

Now some sad gay news. Another gay bar is closing in our 49 miles. The Tenderloin's Deco Lounge marks the fifth gay bar to close in San Francisco during the past two years. Seriously, San Francisco, what the fuck? (SFist)

On a lighter note, the city's coffee gods are stepping away from soy milk. The owner of Four Barrel Coffee was glad to switch to almond milk due to soy milk's GMO problems. (Put a food label on it, damnit!) Four Barrel also claims almond milk is tastier, what do you think? (SF Weekly)