On some level, we have all felt unworthy of something or someone at some point. Starting from the moment we step foot into any social structure or begin consuming Western media, we connect what or who we are able to achieve to how good we look.
Because this is the way that we live…again.
This week in lit: when emoji work better than words, the intersection between writing and food, best books lists, the worst grammar mistakes and more.
Can you sum up your year in three words? One song? It’s time to journal your year in review!
“Oh, wait, so you’re not dressing in a mass-produced stereotypical ‘Native’ costume, and instead were just dressing as one of the most racist caricatures depicting an Indigenous person in the history of American cinema?”
This is your big chance to own something really special and Autostraddley this holiday season.
“Totally Biased” Writer and Correspondent, Janine Brito is a queer woman of color that was on your television screen. If you missed it, now’s the time to catch up.
Annie Mok’s tremendous short comic Screentests tells gorgeous stories about coming to terms with trauma and gender and is absolutely gorgeous to look at.
Romi Klinger’s getting divorced, Dot-Marie got married, trans* voices are getting published, and we’re celebrating the holidays in a special space where it’s just you, Ari Fitz, and the rest of the Internet.
We told so many amazing stories this year, we really gave Storytelling Time in kindergarten a run for its money.
“For some reason this movie really wants us to know that sometimes Britney and Jamie Lynn have wrestling matches and Jamie Lynn always wins. Picture that for a minute. Now move on.”
Procrastinated all of those great handmade gift ideas? Well, kid, it’s your lucky day. I’ve got you covered.
IT’S TIME. Get in here.
Today, we are going to talk about the joyful union of marijuana and butter, to create cannabutter!
“It seems that Charlie can control other people’s behavior to an extent. I am sure this ability will make him an irritating prat throughout the episode.”
Rebecca is a 37 year old electrician currently living with her partner in Philadelphia. She spoke about being an LGBT person and a gender nonconformist working in the trades and being a contestant in the ACLU’s My Big, (Il)legal, Gay Wedding contest!
I think I have something you can do that will be fun, tasty and get you hella made out with. It involves flavored chapstick. I have your full attention now, right?
I don’t have any frankincense to gift this season, but I do have a shitton of cinnamon.
This is a great time to talk to relatives about where you all came from. Then take that info, work some homespun magic, and turn it into a beautiful, meaningful piece of art.
‘Tis the season to give back, so consider Autostraddle your Queer Charity Matchmaker. We’ve put together a list of some of the best North American charities whose missions focus on the LGBTQ community.