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Politics + Activism

“It Was Personal”: Why I Don’t Take Part in the Trans Day of Remembrance

“There are a thousand ways to die from being trans. But they’re only included if they can be made as sensationalist as possible. Never mind that all these things kill you just the same.”

Maryam November 27, 2013 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Whole World Can Learn Something From Southeast Gaysia and the ASEAN SOGIE Caucus

What’s far too often missing from the narratives of global activism is the nuances of local contexts and agency of “oppressed” people, who don’t simply sit around waiting to be saved. Here’s where the ASC comes in.

Fikri November 27, 2013 7 Comments
Thanksgiving

Get Involved & Spread the Word: Thanksgiving Day Body Support

This Thanksgiving, we want to make sure that you get the support, resources, and community that you need!

Bevin November 27, 2013 5 Comments
Christmas

High Femme: Holigay Gift Guide 2013

So here, for your careful consideration, are some highly specific gifts for the various smokers in your life. Everyone loves presents, and everyone agrees that candles as gifts are fucking bullshit.

Chelsea November 26, 2013 21 Comments
Queer Fashion

He Said/We Said: Holiday Hauteness

We’ve rounded up a group of New York City’s most stylish androgynous and masculine gender-queer models to show granny how holiday hotness is done — sans the dress.

dapperq November 26, 2013 21 Comments
Sports

VIDEO: Brittney Griner Wants To Show You Her Lesbian Tattoo

“Society gives us a bad rep for having tats or being gay so I’m like well let me just throw it all together in one and see how you like it now.”

Brittani November 26, 2013 14 Comments
TV Feature

The Completely Ultimate Best Moments (So Far) of Walking Dead’s New Queer Couple

For the second week in a row, The Walking Dead has delivered us some queer lady goodness. Let’s relive those moments now.

Laura Mandanas November 26, 2013 11 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make A Thing: Sparkly Star Cake Toppers

Make a Thing is turning one-years-old this month! Let’s celebrate with cake and adorability!

Hansen November 26, 2013 9 Comments
Music

Catching Up With Allison Weiss: The Sideways Sessions

Allison Weiss is at it again with a brand new album, a new city, and a new Autostraddle Interview. We talked about Say What You Mean (Sideways Sessions), her dad and her cat, and how she can still write breakup songs even though she’s not sad anymore.

Vanessa November 26, 2013 10 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide 2013: Femme Witch Coven

Looking for the perfect gift for the Spooky Femme in your life? We’ve got all the black dresses, atmospheric accessories and black cats you could ever want.

Mey November 26, 2013 29 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

Get Baked: Amish Apple Pie With Streusel

With Amish apple pie with streusel, the base ingredients are just so tasty that there’s really no bad way to combine them.

Laura Mandanas November 26, 2013 3 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Top 15 Mostly Queer Most Critterish Humans Of All Time

A critter is someone who does things that normal people do in a way cuter than the average person.

Riese November 25, 2013 43 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

The Secret Dairy-Free Agenda: Subverting Lactose at the Thanksgiving Table

“So what are you going to eat?”

Maddie November 25, 2013 10 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Thanksgivukkahgeddon Sandwich

“It was like a vegan double down of fried Thanksgiving deliciousness. I had finally accomplished the dreams of my ancestors.”

Stef November 25, 2013 14 Comments
Christmas Community

New Autostraddle Merch for the 2013 Holigay Season: Hoodies and Flasks

New merch alert! We’ve got soft-as-hell A-Camp pullover hoodies and… wait for it… YOU DO YOU FLASKS.

Alex November 25, 2013 46 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

One Turkey, Two Turkey, Red Turkey, Blue Turkey: You Can Take Charge of Your Leftovers

Let’s make our leftover game plan now so we can just focus on digestion this weekend.

Kristen November 25, 2013 3 Comments
Community

Straddler On The Street: Natalie

Natalie describes herself as a completely open book, and she’s not kidding! We talked about her transition, building community, and the pros and cons of living in rural Wisconsin.

Vanessa November 25, 2013 64 Comments
Music

2013 American Music Awards: 10 Things I Am Reacting To

Everything was pitchy and nothing hurt.

Kate November 24, 2013 15 Comments
LGBT History

18 Keen Insights On Lesbian Sexual Activity From 1966’s “The Lesbian Handbook”

“It is true that sapphism is also to be met with in quite young girls, but only if they live in houses of prostitution or in girls’ colleges.”

Riese November 24, 2013 39 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants To Be Pinned Down

This week on NSFW Sunday: why we should be celebrating good sex in literature, naked photos, Femme Sex Week and more.

Ryan Yates November 24, 2013 12 Comments
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