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Literature

Things I Read That I Love #69: It’s My Turn, Babe

Topics include Connie Britton, Jonesboro, NPR’s Intern Emily, Renata Alder, “Lean In,” abuse at girls’ correctional facilities, when heroin was legal, singing, Sex House, that guy’s Gucci addiction and moar!

Riese March 29, 2013 9 Comments
Jewish Holidays Recipes

Get Baked for Passover: Homemade Chocolate Covered Matzo

There was no chance I’d find any matzo in Venezuela, so when Passover rolled around we decided to make some of our own!

Araguaney R. Da Silva March 29, 2013 6 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Ready For Spring

We’re checking out the over 40 set, making poetry out of 90s songs and giving comment awards to cats.

carrie March 29, 2013 14 Comments
Recipes

You Can Take It With You: Goat Cheese, Walnut and Sweet Potato Salad

A salad for your salad days of youth and/or age (because what in the world does “salad days” even mean, Shakespeare?)

Laura March 29, 2013 16 Comments
School

College Lesbianage Class of 2016: Out Like a Lion

The lesbianagettes have made it to Spring break and are finally in the home stretch. Let’s check in to see how they handled exams and what they’re doing to relax.

Lesbianage March 29, 2013 9 Comments
Geekery

Get Unplugged: How To Survive In A World Temporarily Without Internet Access

If you can’t go on a date without checking your phone four times for Facebook and Twitter updates, you may want to try cold turkey for a bit.

Kristen March 29, 2013 20 Comments
Jewish Holidays Recipes

Get Baked for Passover: Matzo Caramel Crunch

Riese’s lesbian Jewish mom made you a very special Passover treat!

Riese March 28, 2013 28 Comments
Gender

The RadRight And The Restroom

As Arizona reminded us this week, The RadRight has enjoyed a long and successful history of standing in the way of equality through deploying what I call the Bathroom Meme.

Cristan Williams March 28, 2013 86 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

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.

Brittani March 28, 2013 16 Comments
First Person

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.

Malaika March 28, 2013 20 Comments
First Person Issues

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.”

Mey March 28, 2013 160 Comments
Music

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.

Crystal March 28, 2013 5 Comments
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Rush Limbaugh Has Lesbians All Figured Out

Don’t bother funding research studies! Everyone’s favorite blowhard has your answers.

Riese March 28, 2013 49 Comments
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How To Own It: The Girl With The Pearl Everything

Pearls are the new studs!

Gabrielle Korn March 28, 2013 9 Comments
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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.

Rachel March 27, 2013 17 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

“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.

Riese March 27, 2013 34 Comments
Playlists

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).

Laneia March 27, 2013 130 Comments
Society + Culture

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.

Carmen March 27, 2013 76 Comments
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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!

Vanessa March 27, 2013 7 Comments
Music

Almost Famous: Stacy Kovacs, Batala NYC

BatalaNYC is all-women AfroBrazilian Samba Reggae drumming band that’s opened for the Stones. Incredibly cool.

Crystal March 27, 2013 2 Comments
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