Lez Liberty Lit #26: Summertime, and The Reading is Easy
The books of Orange is the New Black, diversity in kids’ books, heroic librarians, subtle ways of convincing those around you to read your favorite childhood novels and more.
Jeanne Córdova’s “When We Were Outlaws”: Who Says the Second Wave’s Not Sexy?
“Being an activist leader brought dozens of women to my bed,” Córdova recalls. “Power seemed to attract people, and my political life put me at the center of the action.”
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.
“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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
Fuck “Burqa Swag”: Why Lady Gaga and I Are Never, Ever, Ever Getting Back Together
This shit is bogus and fucked up.
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.
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!
Almost Famous: Kristen Ford
A hugely talented indie musician from Boston who’s making her biggest, baddest record yet.
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.
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?
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?”
“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?”
Make A Thing: Water-Resistant Picnic Blanket and Matching Napkins
For all of those queer Autostraddle picnics you should be attending.
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.
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!