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Book Lists

Read a F*cking eBook: Lesbian Romance Under $5

There is a time and a place for great literature. This isn’t it.

Ryan Yates August 15, 2013 10 Comments
TV Feature

Laverne Cox, Superstar: The Autostraddle “Orange Is The New Black” Interview

Laverne Cox talks about trans* representation in media, relating to her character and what it’s like being a trans* actress in tv.

Mey August 15, 2013 32 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: It’s Not You, It’s Divas that Vine Their Yogurt

Megan Anram, a voice impressionist, and Gillian Jacobs’ new short film party it up and no one forgets to take their birth control.

Brittani August 15, 2013 6 Comments
Music

Crystal’s Track Stop Got Away: New Music For Your Wild Magpie Heart Machine

Exciting new musical things from Clinical Trials, Sparrowhawks and Lila Rose. Also, Carly thinks y’all are really gonna love Kate Boy.

Crystal August 15, 2013 3 Comments
Theater

10 Queer Spoken Word Artists For You To Get Obsessed With

We may all worship at the well-spoken altar of Andrea Gibson, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more out there to love! Here are ten LGBTQ spoken word artists you should consider crushing on.

Kemi August 15, 2013 34 Comments
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‘Twenties’ is Everything We’ve Been Asking For in a Television Show

The studios are trying to pass on a pilot by a queer woman of color about a queer woman of color and her friends. Surprise surprise. Watch ‘Twenties’ now to show your support.

Brittani August 14, 2013 30 Comments
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Getting Drunk With Lea DeLaria: The Autostraddle “Orange Is The New Black” Interview

“By the way, just to keep the record straight, I was fucking HER! She wasn’t “fucking Lea DeLaria”! I’M THE TOP!”

Lane Moore August 14, 2013 77 Comments
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Style Thief: How to Dress Like Esther Quek

Grab your shades, your suit and all the style you can muster. We’re stripping down Esther Quek.

Lizz August 14, 2013 25 Comments
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Also.Also.Also: Death of the New York City Lesbian Bar and Other Stories We Missed This Week

veer nyc gives us ladies and outfits to drool over while we dab our tears from a few long reads.

Carmen August 14, 2013 19 Comments
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Meet Autostraddle’s Brand New Associate Editors!

Laura’s going to Law School so she won’t be Associate Editing anymore — let’s reflect upon Laura’s awesomeness and welcome our TWO brand new Associate Editors to The Team!

Riese August 14, 2013 33 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Soap Opera + Clue + Lesbians = Mariel Cove Season 2, Your New Beach Read

Ali’s Team Pick: The content is very much Clue + Soap Opera, but the style recalls lesbian pulp + the final season of the L Word. I’m only on the first episode, but I’m already wondering who killed Jenny (so to speak).

A.E. Osworth August 14, 2013 8 Comments
Music

Almost Famous: C808, Going Green with Freekstile

A fun lovin’ queer drummer from Brooklyn whose reggae/ska/hip-hop band will make you groove.

Crystal August 14, 2013 2 Comments
Politics + Activism

What The Heck Are LGBTs Gonna Do About The Sochi Olympics?

Russia just passed draconian anti-gay legislation. They’re also about to host the biggest international event in history. We look at the history of international responses to controversial Olympic hosts and ask — what now?

Cara August 13, 2013 42 Comments
Politics + Activism

North Carolina’s “Moral Mondays” Are Moving Forward to Protest a Backwards Government

As Moral Monday grows, their initial impetus—the universality of the struggle for justice—remains steadfast. As NC NAACP President Rev. William Barber chants (and everyone repeats) at the demonstrations, “Forward Together, Not One Step Back.”

Hannah Allison August 13, 2013 10 Comments
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“Orange Is The New Black” Episode 110 Recap: Scared Straight But Not Narrow

Crack is wack.

Kate August 13, 2013 66 Comments
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Make A Thing: Back To School Craft Round-Up

I’m sorry to be the one to tell you this, but it’s almost time for school to start again.

Hansen August 13, 2013 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

All Tokes Aside: Making A Very Serious Case for Marijuana

A country with weed is a country full of friends indeed.

Carmen August 13, 2013 30 Comments
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Anonymous Sex Toy Review: NJoy Pure Wand

At 1.5 lbs, this stainless steel wand will rock your G-Spot world.

Guest August 13, 2013 16 Comments
Music

Idol Worship: The Women of Woodstock

This week marks the 44th anniversary of Woodstock, the music festival that changed the world.

Carmen August 13, 2013 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

California Becomes First To Pass Law Requiring Trans* Students Treated Equally, Because Humanity

In a major victory for transgender youth, California passes law giving trans* students equal protection, opportunities and access in public schools.

Mey August 12, 2013 7 Comments
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