Brittani’s Video Party: Chlöe Howl and Awkwafina Learn to be Nerdfighters
Your new favorite short-haired artist lies within this video party along with knowledge about anxiety, fun facts about the presidents, and some vaginal hubris.
A Prairie Homo Companion: 50 Things I’ll Miss if I Leave the Prairies
In anticipation of my future homesickness, I’ve compiled a list of 50 things (in no particular order) I’ll miss should I leave the prairies.
Fat, Trans and (Working on Being) Fine With It
“Not only do I have to deal with the crippling dysphoria that comes from having a body that I often don’t even recognize as my own, I also have to deal with the cultural misogyny that tells me that a woman can’t be as big and fat as I am and still be desirable.”
Crystal’s Track Stop Remembers You Well In The Chelsea Hotel
This week we’ve got new-ish music from Thao Nguyen, MØ, Ashanti and Little Boots. Also, Lana Del Rey covers Leonard Cohen and I like it.
Rush Limbaugh Has Lesbians All Figured Out
Don’t bother funding research studies! Everyone’s favorite blowhard has your answers.
How To Own It: The Girl With The Pearl Everything
Pearls are the new studs!
DOMA Goes to the Supreme Court, and Its Days May Be Numbered
Today, the Supreme Court listened to arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law which defines marriage as being between one man and one woman.
“Today” Show Host Jenna Wolfe Is Gay And Also Pregnant
Jenna Wolfe announced on the Today Show this morning that she’s super gay and also super pregnant. She also enjoys swimming with sharks.
Playlist: To Be An Emotionally Intense ’90s Woman
You oughta know that I don’t go to sleep to dream, and that I’m the only one who’ll walk across the fire for you. Do you love me now? Fuck you (and your untouchable face, natch).
Also.Also.Also: Simmons Accepts, Praises Trans* Activist Applicant And Other Stories We Missed This Week
Gay marriage is good for kids, Beyonce is still waiting for you to bow down, and Ronald Reagan’s daughter wrote a lesbian love story.
You Should Go: Audre Lorde, Stand Tall Wine and Open Mic in Miami
Hey Miami, wondering what you should be doing tonight? It involves Audre Lorde, open mic, and Stand Tall, Autostraddle’s very favorite (lesbian-owned!) wine company. And if that’s not enough to convince ya, know that it was put together by a local Straddler!
Almost Famous: Stacy Kovacs, Batala NYC
BatalaNYC is all-women AfroBrazilian Samba Reggae drumming band that’s opened for the Stones. Incredibly cool.
Why We Should Be Wary Of Republican Support For Marriage Equality
Republicans are coming out in number to express their support for marriage equality. How can this end well?
25 Pictures Of The Lesbian Internet, 1997-2007
Once upon a time in a land far far away, lesbians found the internet and covered it with rainbows!
Queer Girl City Guide: San Francisco
An epic guide to San Francisco for locals and visitors and newbies written by two girls who have been here for a really really long time.
You Should Go: The Brooklyn Community Pride Center Founders’ Ball
It’s the fifth anniversary of the Brooklyn Community Pride Center, and you should celebrate by going to their Founders’ Ball on April 4th.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Prop 8, Is Skeptical About Legal Standing
Today, the court heard oral arguments related to Prop 8, and everyone has thoughts on how they might rule in response. Now we just have to wait about three more months to actually find out!
Idol Worship: Iris Apfel Is My 91-Year-Old Style Icon
“When you don’t dress like everybody else, you don’t have to think like everybody else.”
Make A Thing: Spring Cleaning and Organizing Part I
Let’s organize some things we use to make other things.
Get Baked: Braised Chicken With Spinach And Zucchini
Flavor > aesthetics. (Plus, it’s totally kosher for Passover!)