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Emily's Team Pick: Sh*t Harper Did

That’s ‘shit’ like the poop, ‘Harper’ like the poop, and ‘did’ like what Harper does with shit, ‘dot com’ like what you do on the internet.

Playlist: Up All Night

And not taking any breaks because breaks are for SUCKERS.

Emily's Team Pick: stark. raving. mad. mommy

You think your life is hectic? Read this first.

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No Comment Awards For You! JK April Fools

Read the Dinah Shore Liveblog so you can find out what Autostraddle is doing at GirlBar’s parties.

Pure Poetry #34: Of All Poets, Stephen Dunn

In which five of us talk about our favorite poet ever. “Those of us who think we know / the same secrets / are silent together most of the time.”

Pure Poetry #32: Gertrude Stein & Mina Loy

Did you know that Gertrude Stein and Mina Loy were friends? Do you even know who Mina Loy is? I didn’t until about ~5 days ago.

Canada Will Have Election on May 2, Bad News For Bill C-389

For the fourth time in seven years, Canada is going to have a federal election. This one is slated for May 2, mark it on your calendars, Canadians!

Emily's Team Pick: Insomnia Radio

A new song every day!

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Pure Poetry #24: Charles Bukowski

I don’t want to write my essay, so here’s some Charles Bukowski poems.

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February 26, 2011

Pure Poetry #7: e.e cummings

“e.e cummings is also really hard to read aloud because of his weird use of syntax. He’s kind of like Yoda but more sexual.”

February 17, 2011

Intern Emily and the Case of the Hairstyle-Induced Identity Crisis

In which we discuss our haircut, how it affects our daily lives, and the benefits of rooftop hairstylists. ALSO HELLO I HAVE A PONYTAIL.

February 11, 2011

Laughter is the Best Medicine: It's Hey Did You See That Comment Friday!

“You are a fool, Harry Potter, and you will lose everything.” – Lord Voldemort

February 10, 2011

House of Commons Passes Bill C-389, One Step Closer to Trans* Equality

Yeah, that’s right, if passed through the Senate, trans and genderqueer people would be able to see themselves in the law as equal to every other Canadian citizen, and crimes motivated by transphobia would be potential hate crimes.

January 28, 2011

If I Gave You A Comment Award Would It Still Be The Same?

I hope you appreciate the massive number of awards I give out each week.

January 21, 2011

Emily's Team Pick: New Iron & Wine Album

New Iron & Wine music! eee!

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