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Sarah

Sarah

Managing Editor

Sarah lives in the middle of the country, at least for a little while longer. During her free time, she loves reading large books, baking adventurous things, taking road trips, visiting museums, threatening to move to Italy, and drinking way too much Mountain Dew.

Church Sex Abuse Scandals: Pope Not Doing What Jesus Would Do

More Catholic abuse scandals than you can shake a stick at. Maddow’s full page ad in the Boston Globe. Poll results show that some people are, in fact, f*cking crazy (and just happen to be Republicans). Ana Marie Cox on DADT, Ann Coulter STILL makes us want to punch walls, racism at Harvard and MOAR!

Judge Rules: Miss. School Violated Lesbian's Rights, But Won't Force Prom

A ruling is made in the case of Constance McMillen and the heteronormative prom and Newsweek interviews Dan Choi about his new radical stance on political action. Prop 8 opponents have to give show the other side internal emails and memos, which could push back the verdict on the Prop 8 trial. Also: two Malawi men arrested for getting engaged go on trial soon, and Lambda Legal is challenging for same-sex marriage in NJ.

Gays Playing Sports, Shopping for Menswear, Still Not Going to Prom

Closeted gays play basketball, lesbians play softball, gay boys rank each other on websites that get startup funds (bah!), Constance McMillen has her day in court and the school officials whipped out some doozies, a good lesbian suit is hard to find, Elisabeth Hasslebeck and Whoopi fight about health care, also wait ’til you see these portraits of soldiers affected by Don’t Ask Don’t Tell!

March 18, 2010

Sarah’s Team Pick: F*ck Yeah Mashups

A friend of mine found this new tumblr: f*ck yeah mashups. I la-la-love mashups, so this is perfect! Also check out this mix of The Office theme song and Lil Wayne. Brilliant.

Queer the Census: Be Counted or Pay the Price, Homos.

Get a sticker and queer the census, or go without education and health care. Just saying, it’s up to you. Patraeus says the time has come to repeal DADT. Also; just like kids in middle school, more and more seniors are daring to come out as queer or trans. Even more legal analysis of the Prop 8 trial and what it all means! Plus, a lesbian couple was granted a marriage license in CA because of regressive gender laws, and you can get married at Mt. Everest!

Telephone’s “Lesbian Prisonyard Girlfriend” on Kissing Gaga, Queer Media, Gender & Being Hawt

Out magazine talks to Lady Gaga’s lesbian jailyard girlfriend, performance artist Heather Cassils, about kissing Gaga (‘intense’), butch/femme, trans, gender identity, performance art & everything you care about. If you’re wondering what Tila Tequila is up to these days, we’ve got an update. Plus, Tegan & Sara talk to Mother Jones about Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga is trying to brainwash you into joining the Illuminati, “Chloe” premiered last night, more outcry over Skins, and Adam Lambert is in Japan.

It’s Autostraddle’s First Birthday!

One year ago today, Jenny “died” and Autostraddle was born.

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Virginia AG Favors Rescinding Gay Protections, College Students Raise Hell

New Virginia AG doesn’t waste any time in office trying to make gays really pissed at him, but at Liberty University students are lovin’ the Creationism 101 discussion. The Denver Archdiocese doesn’t want kids of the gays in their schools, but there are some Catholics who are down with equality. Westboro Baptist Church is going to the Supreme Court. Plus, kerfluffle in Virginia, some tips for the census, and another blow to DADT.

Robot Unicorn Attack Hey You Won a Comment Award Friday!

This was a big week, with the second episode of In Your Box Office and interviews with both NOH8 frontman Adam Bouska and Dani Campbell and worldwide gender panic. You said funny things and we want you to know that we were paying attention.

Same-Sex Marriage in D.C. Starts Tomorrow: Gayest Longest Line Ever Anticipated

You can get gay married in Washington DC tomorrow! The 40-year-old archives of the Washington Blade won’t be lost forever. A San Antonio police officer was arrested for raping a trans woman. Plus, Atlanta police officers have to testify about a gay bar raid and Olivia Wilde talks health care.

The Big Reveal: Glambert's Gay Impact, Jennifer Beals' L-Plot Choice, Gaga's Feminism

Guardian writer misses the point on Lady Gaga, Desperate Housewives’ lesbian update and Dana Delaney on Jennifer Beals’ choice to reject Sen Grisham to stay true to her character/Tina, will Adam Lambert change pop music for the queers, Johnny Weir posed for Vanity Fair recently. Kathy Griffin will be on SVU tomorrow. The stars of Glee will be on tour this May. And Daniel Radcliffe loves the gays.

February 23, 2010

Gays' New "Friends": Joe Lieberman, Iraq's Top Gen, Michelle Malkin's Ex-Blog, Homophobes?

Not all conservatives think anti-gay policies are necessary in their platform. There’s mixed news on the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell front. A Vermont judge has ordered the arrest of Lisa Miller. Plus, a Canadian group filed a complaint about anti-gay remarks made about Johnny Weir; out lesbian Ireen Wust won a gold medal; and you should maybe go to Sydney for vacation soon.

February 16, 2010

Much Ado About Bisexuality

Are we all bi? Who’s tired of labels? Plus, the de-gay-ifying of A Single Man, Maddow’s just a journalist, New Hampshire will vote on repealing gay marriage, and we had so much fun at Stiletto on Sunday!

February 12, 2010

Winter Olympics Guide for Lesbians: You Better Get Ready

The Winter Olympics starts tonight, and we have a roundup of all the gayness happening in Vancouver. This is the most gay-friendly games yet, boasting two Pride Houses for gay athletes. Plus, we tell you which sports should you be watching, and who is actually out.

February 09, 2010

DADT: Dan Choi Back on Active Duty, Lissa Young Talks to AS, Black Women Disproportionately Affected

It’s DADT News, and we’ve got good news and bad news. Dan Choi has been called back to active duty! Yes, really! Autostraddle catches up with DADT discharge Lissa Young for her reaction to last week’s hearing (“exhilarating and infuriating.”) Study shows black women disproportionately discharged under DADT (and the affects of all anti-gay laws hit the black community harder). Also; Iowans and New Jersey on gay marriage actions/reactions, Rhode Island’s gay marriage bill and more on Judge Walker.

February 08, 2010

Sarah’s Team Pick: Hipster Puppies

I just discovered this tumblr, Hipster Puppies, and it is all my favorite things in one! Adorable puppies and making fun of hipsters! There’s a Nabokov reference and a Sparks reference back to back!

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February 02, 2010

Top Defense Officials Seek to End Don't Ask Don't Tell For Real This Time

Important announcement today as top defense officials seek to end DADT — but there is one catch. And also, John McCain is cranky about it. We’re happy to see that Obama is actually making some forward progress on repealing DADT! Newly-elected Senator Scott Brown explains his position on gay rights. Plus, Hawaii has rejected civil unions, Utah legislators shelved anti-discrimination laws, and CBS makes even more weird Super Bowl ad decisions.

February 02, 2010

Lindsay Lohan & SamRo Seen in Same Location: Now That's Change We Can Believe In

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson were spotted in the same location, which means they’ll probs reunite any minute now! Celebs including Ruby Rose gather in Sydney, Australia to support Wear it With Pride. Could a LiLo/Gaga duet be on the horizon? Glambert turned 28 this weekend! Plus, we’ve got a hot video of Amber Rose, Liza Weil will be on Anyone But Me, RuPaul thinks Gaga is awesome, and Stephen Baldwin is an asshole who supports his gay friends… who follow the lord back into heteroville.

February 02, 2010

U of Oregon Gay & Lesbian Student Alliance Office Vandalized, Neo-Nazi-Style

The University of Oregon in Eugene is one of this country’s most gay-friendly campuses, but this weekend vandals hit their LGBTQA office with swastikas. This comes amid growing controversy over The Pacifica Forum, a SPLC-labeled white nationalist “hate group,” holding its meetings on campus. We speak the University’s LGBTQA center volunteer coordinator about campus climate in the wake of the vandalism, and how she hopes this tragedy will provide an opportunity for the student body to open dialogue and inspire change.

January 30, 2010

Super Bowl Fight Heats Up: Lawsuit Against CBS for Anti-Choice Ad, Rejected Gay Dating Site Cries Foul

The Superbowl’s ad spots are in hot contention — and the recent acceptance of an anti-abortion ad and rejection of a gay dating ad have inspired a lot of controversy. But is the “true story” featured in the abortion ad even true? And is the gay dating ad company being honest about their motives too?

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January 28, 2010

Obama's State of the Union Address Promises DADT Repeal, College Loan Relief, Free Smiles

Tonight the President told us all to be nice to each other, made some jokes, and said that we should stop fighting and being cynical. So we’re going to start doing that ASAP. But first; our State of the Union Recap (With DADT repeal mention!) or should we say, “State of my Pipe Dream.”

January 26, 2010

Canada Votes Lucas Silveria Sexiest Man, Trans Kids Hurting in US Schools (#goodnewsverybadnews)

Lucas Silveira nabbed Sexiest Man in ChartAttack’s 2009 Awards. New research confirms existing research about harsh realities for trans and gender-nonconforming youth in US Schools. Obama might talk about DADT in the State of the Union tomorrow. The Moscow mayor thinks gay pride parades are Satanic. The HRC tells you where to work. And Chicago might appoint a lez to the city council.

January 26, 2010

Rosie O’Donnell Does Oprah, Will Do Dinah Shore, Also Meredith Baxter’s Coming!

Dinah Shore has announced Rosie O’Donnell will headline their comedy night, Meredith Baxter will make an appearance, and Autostraddle will be participating in a Battle of the Lesbian Webseries! Plus, Rosie was adorbs and inspiring on Oprah yesterday, we’ve got video. MGMT gets inspiration from Gaga, Celeb Jihad thinks Taylor Swift is a lesbian (it’s a joke, get it!!), and Sarah Haskins is leaving Target: Women!

January 22, 2010

BBC To Survey Audience on LGBT TV and 'Skins' Amps Up Its Lesbian Plot

The BBC is undertaking a giant study to find out how people feel about LGBT representation on TV, and Kathryn Prescott says fans will not be disappointed by Naomi & Emily’s Season Four romance on Skins. Plus, Mia Kirschner is on Vampire Diaries, Lilith Fair 2010 announced more cities, Sarah Paulson will be on Grey’s Anatomy, Lindsay Lohan isn’t a blonde anymore, and Brittany Murphy’s husband has some ‘interesting’ stuff to say about his wife’s death.

January 20, 2010

Adam LamBERRRTTT tells Oprah He Waited a Lifetime for a Moment Like This

Adam Lambert talks to Oprah about higher powers, being a homo & having no regrets, goes shopping on Melrose and performs (and Queerty doesn’t like it). There’s a new book about lesbians throughout history. Nerve has a list of 10 child stars you probably want to do now that they’re legal. Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker will have more gays this year. And Tim Tebow has filmed a commercial for Focus on the Family.