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Laneia

Laneia

Executive Editor

Laneia would rather be in the forest. She's been writing things on the internet since 2006. For a while she wrote for OurChart [RIP] which is, according to Riese, one of the only interesting decisions OurChart ever made. Laneia's more or less in charge of communicating effectively for Autostraddle.com and she succeeds in this endeavor ~73% of the time. She is the last sincere person on earth.

Get Baked with Autostraddle: Breakfast Edition

We pay tribute to the greatest meal ever. You can cover everything in maple syrup if you want to, and no one can really say anything about it.

Dear Abby, Who Can a Girl Talk to For Good Advice on Gay Prom Dates Around Here?

Dear Abby, you gave Belinda really bad advice about going to prom with her gay friend. Let me help you with that.

What Do I Pack for Dinah Shore?: Pool Party Packing 101

When vacationing in the desert with 14,000 lesbians, you’re going to need wisps.

Sister Spit's 2011 Tour is Happening; You Should Go

Subversive artists! Queer revolutionaries! Poets! Authors! Merch! And it’s not even your birthday!

Pure Poetry #12: Maya Angelou

“And when I leave to
find another house,
I wonder, what among
these shades will be
left of me.”

February 28, 2011

Pure Poetry #10 : Michelle Tea

“hey now tall girl
aren’t you bored
all by yourself in your messy room”

February 28, 2011

Come Party With Autostraddle and Girlbar at Dinah Shore 2011!

We’re going to Girlbar’s Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs! Laneia & Riese made a checklist/quiz thing to help you determine whether or not you should go to Dinah Shore.

January 31, 2011

Laneia's Team Pick: Balls Out

“Stride over to the skirts section. Be bold. Hold your head up. Summon some classic male entitlement.”

January 27, 2011

8 Steps Every Girl Can Take to Get a Girl to Sleep Over

Hey are you a girl who likes girls? Do you want those girls to come over and maybe spend the night? Here’s 8 things ANYONE can do to increase their chances of getting some lesbian love!

January 27, 2011

Thoughts on a TV Show About American Police Women

In which we briefly discuss ‘Police Women of [City]‘ and how it makes us feel. Between the legs.

January 26, 2011

Get Baked with Autostraddle: Bitchin' Soup Edition

Sometimes I’m like, “Does the ‘Get Baked’ thing still work if we’re talking about [food that is not baked]?” And then I’m like, “Shut up when does a weed reference NOT work.” BITCHIN’ SOUP.

January 12, 2011

So You Think Your Girlfriend Might be a Lesbian: Words for a Straight Guy

Are you a straight guy? Do you wonder if your girlfriend might be a lesbian? I have some things to say to you that may or may not help. Lots of over-sharing.

January 12, 2011

Things Important People Have Said About the Tucson Shooting (UPDATED!)

Various people from various walks of life have had some reflections on the shooting in Arizona. Here’s a roundup.

January 10, 2011

Survey for Lesbian / Bi / Queer Couples

If you’re a gay / gayish human in a gay / gayish relationship, you should take this quick survey. DO IT.

January 04, 2011

Autostraddle Calendar Girls Need to Wear Underthings Near Your Los Angeles Pool

Do you or someone you know have a shwanky house + pool location in the LA area? GOOD WE NEED THAT.

January 02, 2011

Laneia's Team Pick: '90s Woman Alphabet

I should’ve found this for you six months ago, but I was too busy wandering around with my head in the clouds.

December 31, 2010

10 Days of Top 10s: Winning the Internet + Putting out Flame Wars

In which we reflect on some of our best / favorite and worst / most rage-inducing moments of Autostraddle 2010!

December 31, 2010

10 Days of Top 10s: 10 Things That Took Forever & Things You A**holes Didn't Appreciate

Remember that time that post took forever and then we made that other post that was really awesome and you were like whatever. Yeah well WHATEVER