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Music

JD Samson Has Written Her First Love Song: The Interview

“I think I’m really good at making people think they’re listening to happy music, but if you actually listen to the words you realize it’s really not.”

Stef November 28, 2013 16 Comments
Comedy

Comedy Crush: Yamara Taylor, Television Writer, Sketch Enthusiast, Mom

Yamara Taylor (The Boondocks, How to Rock, Instant Mom) chats about comedy writing, trick or treating at Aisha Tyler’s house, and the dearth of five year old sketch actors.

Brittani November 28, 2013 4 Comments
LGBT History

Radicalizing Cathedrals Way Before Pussy Riot: Meet The Top 10 Feminist Saints

Sometimes you just need someone to pray to when the radio won’t stop playing Blurred Lines.

Trees November 28, 2013 47 Comments
Queer Fashion

Queer Outfit of the Week: Throwback Party with Childhood Friends

Are you ready to see every kid who went to your high school all at one party? You better be because it’s Thanksgiving weekend. Grab your favorite blazer in preparation.

Lizz November 28, 2013 18 Comments
Thanksgiving

OPEN THREAD: Thanksgivukkah Forever

How’s your Thanksgivukkah going so far? Did you light a menorah last night? Have you turned on Pieces of April yet?

Laneia November 28, 2013 116 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Sara Quin Has A Lot of Feelings But She Was Bound 2, and Other Stories We Missed This Week

What if we’re all wrong about Kanye West? What if we’ll never understand him. What if he and I share a soul.

Carmen November 27, 2013 13 Comments
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Win Big In The Autostraddle Holiday Sweepstakes!

In celebration of our upcoming redesign launch and the holiday season, we’ve got an easy way for you to win some kick-ass Autostraddle stuff!

Riese November 27, 2013 193 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Em Carroll’s Comics Bring Nightmares To Life In The Most Beautiful Way

Her fairy tale and horror comics are some of the most creative, innovative and just flat out amazing comics I’ve seen online in a long time.

Mey November 27, 2013 8 Comments
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This December, Party For Good With Autostraddle HoliGAY Meet-Ups

Consider this a formal invitation: Plan to celebrate the holidays this December at a HoliGAY Party with Autostraddle, your local community, and your chosen family!

Vanessa November 27, 2013 34 Comments
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
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