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Politics + Activism

Only 10 People Show Up to National Ex-Gay Pride Events, “Ex-Gay Pride Month” Officially A Flop

In the most recent sign that the ex-gay movement is dying, an attempted “Ex-Gay Pride Month” was a massive flop after only 10 people showed up in Washington, DC.

Mey August 8, 2013 14 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“The Fosters” Episode 110 Recap: The One With the Lesbian Wedding

“They ask Stef and Lena about their vows and Stef says they’re not doing vows and I start to think that Stef doesn’t understand what a wedding is.”

Vikki Reich August 8, 2013 34 Comments
TV News & Trailers

The Bechdel Files Are Basically Everything I’ve Ever Wanted From The Internet

Does it count if it’s Scully talking to Queequeg? Important questions.

Rachel August 8, 2013 11 Comments
Music

Mexican Rock Band Molotov Fails To Update Homophobic Song, Won’t Be Winning Any Ally Prizes

Mexican rock band Molotov announced they would be dropping the word maricón from their song “Puto” during their Jagermeister US tour. But it’s hard to believe this move was about solidarity and not just ticket sales.

Araguaney R. Da Silva August 7, 2013 22 Comments
Comedy

VIDEO: “Little Horribles” Episode 6: Minibar

Cynthia Stevenson (Dead Like Me) and Tom Virtue (Even Stevens) appear in this episode, continuing the string of awesome guest stars on “Little Horribles.”

Brittani August 7, 2013 10 Comments
Society + Culture

New Legislation Could Mean Change for Homeless Queer Youth – But Not Enough

Despite the fact that LGBT youth comprise a disproportionate amount of the youth homeless population, the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act currently does not contain language or requirements to specifically protect this vulnerable population.

Laura Mandanas August 7, 2013 5 Comments
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Playlist: Orange Is The New Black

1.5 hours of extended pleasure courtesy of songs from and in the spirit of “Orange Is The New Black.”

Riese August 7, 2013 22 Comments
Music

Fuck “Burqa Swag”: Why Lady Gaga and I Are Never, Ever, Ever Getting Back Together

This shit is bogus and fucked up.

Carmen August 7, 2013 248 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Coming Out in the Classroom and Other Stories We Missed This Week

As if college couldn’t get any better, now it’s GAYER THAN EVER.

Carmen August 7, 2013 10 Comments
Camp

Another Campership Opportunity: Kreuzbach10 Wants To Send You To A-Camp For Free!

Camp is just two months away and we’re offering another opportunity for you to go for free, thanks to Kreuzbach10!

Vanessa August 7, 2013 11 Comments
Music

Almost Famous: Kristen Ford

A hugely talented indie musician from Boston who’s making her biggest, baddest record yet.

Crystal August 7, 2013 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

From India to Singapore, Queer Visibility in South and Southeast Asia is On the Rise

It’s been a big summer for South and Southeast Asia when it comes to LGBT/queer news. The most important aspect of this news, however, is that it was reported at all.

SJ Sindu August 7, 2013 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Chris Christie and His Nonsensical Anti-Gay Arguments Are An Embarrassment to New Jersey

It has become increasingly difficult to defend my home state with our governor saying dumb things left and right, like his brief on marriage equality. Are you ready for a headdesk the size of a Jersey hairdo?

A.E. Osworth August 6, 2013 5 Comments
First Person

Recruiting All Homos: Now That We’re Asking And Telling, I’m Enlisting

“Will I have to leave my boxer briefs at home in lieu of high-waisted, thin, cotton lady panties under my kick ass uniform during Basic Training?”

Sara August 6, 2013 72 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Orange Is The New Black” Episode 108 Recap: Gaybies, Gaybies Everywhere

“Red’s husband is like, whoa, free-thinking woman, are you on your period or something? Who let you out of the kitchen?”

Kate August 6, 2013 42 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make A Thing: Water-Resistant Picnic Blanket and Matching Napkins

For all of those queer Autostraddle picnics you should be attending.

Torrebelle August 6, 2013 20 Comments
Geekery

Looking for a Sci Fi, Fantasy, Inter-Dimensional Queer Comic? “Decrypting Rita” is Your Answer

Even though we’re dealing with robots, dragons and multiple dimensions, Decrypting Rita is fundamentally about queer nerds.

Mey August 6, 2013 5 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Three Reasons This Intersex Lesbian Loved Abigail Tarttelin’s “Golden Boy”

Some have criticized Tarttelin’s protagonist as being unbelievably undisturbed and mainstream, but as someone who actually is intersex, I found his character so believable that I thought for a minute she might have modeled him after me!

Hida August 6, 2013 7 Comments
TV Feature

“Burka Avenger” and Problematising the Problematisation of the Burqa

“Burka Avenger,” Pakistan’s first original animated TV series, features a female superhero who’s sparked a debate about whether her burqa disguise is “cool or conformist.” Why is this still the issue about Muslim women?

Fikri August 5, 2013 39 Comments
Health

Judge Rules Casino Waitresses Are “Sex Objects” First, Employees Second

Or as he says, “…for the individual labeled a “babe” to become a sex object requires that person’s participation.”

Laura Mandanas August 5, 2013 8 Comments
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