The World's Most Popular Independently-Owned Website for Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women

Lindsay

Lindsay

20something, Midwesterner, writer, travel junkie and occasional game show contestant.

February 03, 2012

Artist Attack! Judy Chicago Invites You to the Dinner Party

Feminist artist Judy Chicago will be dining with Sojourner Truth.

December 30, 2011

The 2011 Autostraddle Music Awards

Bon Iver was one of the best albums of the year, said the Internet.

October 05, 2011

In Which We Remember Legendary Guitarist Bert Jansch

Lindsay’s Team Pick: Having feelings? Still on the search for a fall soundtrack to listen to while sipping tea and pondering lost loves? Look no further than this late, great Glaswegian legend.

Posted In Music

Tagged,

August 31, 2011

All the Albums of September: Your Handsy Guide to the Musicsplosiostravaganzagasm

Summer may be over, but these jams will take the pain away.

Posted In Music

Tagged,

August 29, 2011

British Blues Queen Chantel McGregor Shreds Jimi Hendrix's 'Red House'

When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a boss guitar solo.

Posted In Music

Tagged,

August 09, 2011

Panic On The Streets of Everywhere: UK Riots OPEN THREAD

A place for friends to talk about the riots happening across the UK and some heartwarming actions you should know about.

July 18, 2011

Eye Candy With A Conscience

Social justice! History! Art! Design! You can find them all here, in one boss new exhibition.

Posted In Visual Art

Tagged

July 18, 2011

Put These Summer Mixtapes In Your Ear Holes

Summer may be half over, but the dance party is just beginning with these boss summer mixtapes. Put some beer in the cooler and get to it, Autostraddlers.

July 06, 2011

Twitter Account Salutes The Humble Humblebrag

Lindsay’s Team Pick: In this Brave New World of social media narcissism, a special kind of self-serving quip has been put on blast.

June 10, 2011

Lindsay's Team Pick: Photographer Alix Smith's "States of Union"

Alix Smith is a totally amazing lesbian photographer from New York who is currently trying to finish a rad and important project that is relevant to our interests. And she needs your help.

June 03, 2011

Lindsay's Team Pick: Awesome People Hanging Out Together

“Salvador Dalí admires a model train with Walt Disney, Eartha Kitt cuts a rug with James Dean…”

Anti-Gay Hate Crimes in Liverpool, A Glimmer of Hope and A Serious Question

What do you do when the actions of a few reinforce the worst stereotypes about a place or a people you love?

Playlist: Eurovision Finals Party

For all your kitschy dancefest needs!

May 06, 2011

Lindsay's Team Pick: The Encyclopedia of Gratitude

“For those who want that warm, fuzzy feeling with sincerity but without the gross, Chicken Soup For The Soul-evoking feeling after.”

April 14, 2011

Playlist: Get Off the Couch and Go to the G*ddamn Party

Get pumped and get out the door and go make some friends IRL. This mixtape will help!

March 14, 2011

Anton Hysén is Gay: Why This Is A BFD Even If You're Not a Soccer Fan

Anton Hysén is the second professional footballer to come out in the history of professional soccer. The first died of suicide in 1998. Here’s how by coming out, Hysén is helping us change the world.

March 07, 2011

Pure Poetry #16: Vanessa Hidary, The Hebrew Mamita

‘Should I fiddle on a f*cking roof for you?’

February 27, 2011

Pure Poetry #8: Louise Glück

It was the last line of the poem that was the most striking. ‘The love of form is a love of endings.’

February 07, 2011

Hercules & Love Affair Go All Picasso On Everybody's Asses

Hercules & Love Affair’s new album, Blue Songs, is more Chicago house than Studio 54.

December 19, 2010

2010 Autostraddle Music Awards: All You Do Is Win

Some very lucky people are going to be bestowed giant awards of great import. Who will win “Best World Cup Anthem” or “Most Ridiculous Moment on Ke$ha’s Debut Album”? These people include Janelle Monae, Girl Talk, Lil Wayne and the entire country of Canada.

December 03, 2010

16 Holiday Songs That Don't Suck: Your Autostraddle Christmakwansuka Playlist

Whether you’re the type who watches ‘Love Actually’ on loop from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve or you’re more of a Scrooge, we’ve got a suck-proof holiday playlist to tackle every mood. Cherry cherry boom boom, motherf*ckers.

November 19, 2010

Lip Service Episode 106 (FINALE!) Recap: The Hangover

It’s the last episode of Lip Service. Who will fingerbang? Who will win the immunity idol? Who will wear a cute rugby shirt and fuck on the kitchen counter? Who will walk sadly through the streets of Glasgow in the misty darkness? Who will drink before sunset? All those answers and more, inside.

November 07, 2010

Lip Service Episode 104 Recap: On The Razor’s Edge

Lip Service 104, in which Frankie finds new ways to have sex/surprise us and everyone else has sex, goes to work, moves around and has feelings.

October 21, 2010

'Lip Service' Recap Episode 102: Lesbians Talking, Dating, Crying, Having Sex, Etc.

Four sex scenes and a funeral: it’s time to recap episode two of the BBC3′s new lesbian series “Lip Service.”

October 16, 2010

‘Lip Service’ Recap Episode 101: Lesbian TV Show is Pretty Good, Sexy, Comes with a New Shane

Have you heard about Lip Service yet? It’s like The L Word, but better! (So far.) Hot lesbians with British accents, ex drama, weed-related nostalgia… What more do you want?

Site Meter