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WATCH: Brittani Nichols Raps, Is Dreamy
VIDEO: Brittani Nichols Releases Video for
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The song is part of her upcoming and much-awaited mixtape, "Spirit Finger Gazebo," which until recently often felt like a distant dream.

Rebirth Of A PlayStation Fangirl
The Road Home: PS4 And The Rebirth Of A PlayStation Fangirl
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How Sony's PS4 is bringing me back to my gaming roots.

My Midwestern Queer Trans* Roadtrip
Leaving a Mark on the American Heartland With My Solo Queer Trans* Woman Roadtrip
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"This past year of my transition, 2012, has been one of road travel with many miles revisited across numerous American states... Not the least of my concerns was driving my…

How Cissexism Made My Marriage Legal
The Incredibly True Story Of How Cissexism Made My Same-Sex Marriage Legal
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Thanks to a simple governmental regulation, my wife and I were able to exploit a legal loophole and obtain a federally recognized marriage.

Interview: Jenny Owen Youngs
Jenny Owen Youngs Is Super Gay: The Autostraddle Interview
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Jenny Owen Youngs just officially came out on EveryoneIsGay.com!

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Playlist: Brooklyn-Based Queer Musicians With A Lot Of (Upbeat) Feelings

Brooklyn! Brooklyn is a pretty rad place, I hear. They’ve got that bridge situation going on.

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Crush Of The Week: Meshell Ndegeocello

“Between her bass playing, her come-to-me smoky voice, her gender-bending outfits, and (at the time) bald head, I swoonily followed her through her musical universe as she had some shooting-star hits.”

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A Prairie Homo Does New York: Ten Things I Hate About Mice

New York is more than taxi cabs, street food, and crowds. There’re also mice, rats, and cockroaches! Lots of them! How exciting, right?

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goatvideo June 13, 2013

Brittani's Video Party: Taye Diggs Puts a Rainbow On It

Put a rainbow on this week’s party as we watch the video for “The Gayest of All time”, listen to Taye Diggs ruin hip hop, and check out the new show about women in prison from the creator of “Weeds”.

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photo by Stephanie Berger for The New York Times June 12, 2013

Also.Also.Also: Dolores Huerta Stands Up for Gay Marriage and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Familia es Familia, unless you’re in the Salvation Army. Or Louisiana.

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You Should Go: Babeland Throws Us Another Party

Free cocktails, a workshop on kink, and YOU. NYC, June 20. See you there.

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VIDEO: "Little Horribles" Episode 2: LMFAO

Is “Little Horribles” the lesbian “Girls”? I don’t know. The lesbians in my neighborhood that I’ve never met seem to think so. Watch episode 2 and decide for yourself.

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Brittani
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If You're Proud And You Know It Clap Your Hands: The International Pride Event Roundup

Pride is upon us, and as such, I bet you’re wondering what that entails for your local city!

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AndyBowen June 12, 2013

Almost Famous: Andy Bowen

A super interesting trans ‘glitch dub’ artist and activist from DC.

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we really love our taxes and each other June 11, 2013

We Sorta Won a Thing: Taxation and the Long Fight for Marriage Equality in Germany

A recent ruling could finally pave the way for a more thorough redefinition of marriage and family in Germany and it’s on everyone’s favorite topic: taxation.

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More Than Words: Dapper? I Hardly Know Her

(After you read this post you will, though.)

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You Should Go: Top Picks Of All The Things In NYC This Month

Parties and fundraisers and other exciting things happening in New York this June.

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Gabrielle
BonnarooDay June 11, 2013

Playlist: Bonnaroo Days And Nights 2013

The day starts at daybreak whether you like it or not, so drink a little coffee and a lot of water and take a hard look at your schedule. Don’t miss anything.

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Trauma Queen: An Autostraddle Book Review and Interview

Trauma Queen, the new memoir by Lovemme Corazon, is a hard read but equally hard to put down. There are many, many people who will find a familiar history in this book, and the author hopes that will be a jumping off point for healing and discussions.

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Make A Thing: Father's Day DIY Roundup

Father’s Day is June 16. Prepare yourselves.

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Find Yourself a Wing Ma'am

This not-so-dating app helps you find your community and maybe even a girlfriend.

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Kristen
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Team Pick: Happy Anniversary To Canada's First Gay Couple To Get Legally Married!

Kristen’s Team Pick. Two Canucks got married on June 10th and a decade later they’re still together in the world they changed for the better.

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Design*Sponge Founder Grace Bonney Comes Out, Is My Idol

Design*Sponge Grace Bonney officially came out today on her website today and if you wanna give her a hug in person, come to A-Camp this October!

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Ode to My Pantry: Pan Pals

Treat your friends right and they won’t rebel.

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Kristen
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Straddler On The Street: Lauren

Lauren is a young artist in New York with big plans (and a soft spot for Jenny Schecter).

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The 2013 Tony Awards Liveblog Feelings Situation

Singing and dancing and Neil Patrick Harris and drag queens and all the gay your teevee can handle!

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Intern Grace
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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Ravenous

This week on NSFW Sunday: rethinking sexual desire and the patriarchy, most-searched-for porn terms, getting kinky, Shakespearean pick up lines and more.

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