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We have A-Camp shirts, “You Do You” tote bags and… wait for it… super special behind-the-scenes ‘zines made by Riese, Laneia, and Rachel themselves. It’s crazy.

Sometimes this thing happens where I leave my house and go to a party. Sometimes, you know, I just need to dance. And it takes a special sort of night to inspire me to actually put clothes on and do these things.

Stick it to the man and be your own boss! These are the resources and inspiration I use most often for designing and freelance.

This is about my band and going green and I need your help. Also, it’s my birthday today so I’ll cry if I want to!

Alex’s Team Pick: I’d like to bring your attention to a project that you may want to support the existence of — Feminist Playing Cards! The deck will feature custom illustrations of 52 feminist musicians drawn by 14 feminist artists.

This PSA has been making it’s way around the internets and if you haven’t seen it yet, you should. It’s one of those things that will give you warm fuzzy feelings in your chest plate, and I’m not just saying that because I was in it!

What better way to celebrate the release of the 2012 Autostraddle Calendar than with a bunch of drunk lesbians in West Hollywood?

It’s not often that we Autostraddlers put our computers and books aside to venture out into the big bad world of nightlife culture, but there are certainly a few occasions a year that warrant such an indulgence.

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for, Autostraddle t-shirts are here!

“If you wanna know what my recurring Gaga dreams are like, its basically like this.”

Combine a guaranteed-good-time Pride Party with a fundraiser for Revel and Riot (gay company!) and you have a thing happening this Sunday in Los Angeles that I will be at and am definitely recommending you pencil into your busy social schedule.

Clearly my Catholic school teacher should’ve taught me the gospel with more motorcycles, bikinis and leather.

Your official Autostraddle guide to all things Dinah Shore 2011.

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Julie Goldman is doing stand-up in Los Angeles Wednesday night and you should go.

We’re getting fancy this year with our Calendar Girls, where we bring you monthly behind-the-scenes videos and photos. This month it’s all about Luna and Michelle! See what March is all about. Cause it’s fuckin’ hot.

Los Angeles’ lesbian party of awesomeness, PYT Productions, is having it’s one year anniversary party tonight in West Hollywood and it’s definitely something to celebrate.

When I hear the words “Civil Union” or “Domestic Partnership,” I think “inequality” and “separate but equal.”

We have already told you this week what kind of legwarmers to wear and what it means to put bacon on a cat. We cannot also tell you whether the girl at the checkout desk at the library is a lesbian. Don’t give up hope, though; maybe someone else can!

Valentines Day is lame, but these cute (AND GAY!) cards from Susanne Fox at FoxDesignBrooklyn (via Etsy) save the day.

Sofia Vergara, Heather Morris in a onesie pajama set, Heather Morris and Naya Rivera dancing together and a “fresh take” on a Dr.Dre classic. What else could a girl ask for.

PYT Productions in Los Angeles threw us a Calendar Release party, and these are some memories from that hazy (and awesome) night.

if only taylor swift was 30% as cute as kristen

Design director Alex and Miss Calendar Girl April Sarah Croce went to “25 Years of GLAAD” and interviewed out lesbian Amber Heard! Also Chaz Bono and Jonathan Murray, Executive Producer of The Real World/Road Rules/Project Runway.

Our 2011 Calendar is coming. Pre-order is available now for $20. Buy things, support Autostraddle.