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Literature

Things I Read That I Love #65: Ellen Finds A Plumber

Topics include Ellen circa 1998, women in the KKK, the HMS Bounty, high cost medical care, long prison terms and poverty, Adalia Rose, studio photography, child beauty pageants & manufacturing in America.

Riese March 1, 2013 8 Comments
Straddleverse

Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2014: Brianne is Miss March

You’re about to fall entirely in love with Brianne. “My Femininity is powerful. This is my body, and I’ll do with it as I please.”

Robin March 1, 2013 123 Comments
The Scene

You Should Go: Raise The Roof While Raising Funds For The Transgender Law Center in Boston

Good music, good cause, Good Vibrations. I had you at “good,” right?

Cara March 1, 2013 7 Comments
Book Features

Maddie the Coonhound Traveled the U.S., Wants To Do It Again With Friends Like You

When a dog goes on a book tour, the rest seems pretty self-explanatory. Get in on this!

Carmen March 1, 2013 22 Comments
The Scene

The LGBTQ Side of SXSW: OUTLander Spring Festival

During SXSW, an equally awesome and certainly more queer festival will be happening in Austin. On March 9th at as part of OUTLander’s Spring Festival, Main Screen will show episodes of Words With Girls, Unicorn Plan-It, and Gay Street Therapy along with a live performance from Haviland Stillwell.

Brittani February 28, 2013 20 Comments
TV News & Trailers

F To 7th Is For the Homoneurotic in All of Us

Vanessa’s Team Pick: F to 7th is “a homoneurotic web series about Ingrid Jungermann and her descent into lesbian middle age,” it’s really funny, has awesome guest stars and I think you need to watch it.

Vanessa February 28, 2013 11 Comments
Hair

Phenomenal Fun Photos From Phresh Cutz February Fundraiser

It’s your monthly dose of party pictures from Phresh Cutz, a queer pop-up barbershop where cool kids, excellent hair and queer sensibilities come together to make magic.

Vanessa February 28, 2013 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

House Finally Passes Expanded Violence Against Women Act, With Extremely Minimal GOP Cooperation

Today the House of Representatives has finally passed the Violence Against Women Act – and it includes expanded protections for Native women and survivors in same-sex relationships.

Rachel February 28, 2013 5 Comments
Music

Prairie Homo Tegan Quin: The Autostraddle Interview

In which Tegan lets me know that her songs are like her babies, she has a tea-drinking schedule, and she doesn’t want you to build a shrine to her in your home.

Malaika February 28, 2013 25 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: British Teenagers Explain Football to Lena Dunham, Michelle Obama and Jeremy Lin

Lena Dunham auditions for Zero Dark Thirty, Jeremy Lin gets you all teary eyed, British teenagers answer questions about the “National Football Legion”, and Michelle Obama shows off her motherly dance moves.

Brittani February 28, 2013 11 Comments
Hair

How To Own It: Floral Headbands

It’s almost March which means it’s almost spring which means I’m about to start putting flowers on everything.

Gabrielle Korn February 28, 2013 12 Comments
Gender

“Trapped in the Wrong Body:” Katie Couric Talks to and About Trans* People with Limited Success

A trans* take on Katie Couric’s “Growing Up Transgender” show.

Olivia February 27, 2013 55 Comments
Politics + Activism

75 Republicans and 278 Businesses Sign Briefs Supporting Gay Marriage, Recognize That DOMA Helps No One

“Yesterday it was revealed that 75 prominent Republicans have signed onto an amicus brief arguing for the legalization of gay marriage in the Supreme Court case dealing with marriage equality.”

Rachel February 27, 2013 7 Comments
School

How Do We Make Sense of This? Breaking Down Our Campus Rape Problem

A former campus activist explains why universities are getting away with not seriously addressing rape on campus, and why they need to start.

Carmen February 27, 2013 46 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Kvelling Over First LGBT-Inclusive Jewish Children’s Book

Vanessa’s Team Pick: As a Jewish lesbian with hopes and dreams of one day becoming a mom, I feel that it is my duty to tell you that the very first LGBT-inclusive Jewish children’s book in English finally exists!

Vanessa February 27, 2013 35 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: The Frat Brothers You Wish You Went To College With And Other Stories We Missed This Week

Homophobes get told off, allegorical vegetarians, and Brokeback Bollywood.

Carmen February 27, 2013 10 Comments
Music

Almost Famous: Swimsuit Addition

Bubblegum sentiments with post-riot grrrl edge. Meet your new favorite band!

Crystal February 27, 2013 6 Comments
The Scene

You Should Go: The Founding Meeting of the Queer Baltimore Young Adult Coalition with Dapper Jill

“I’m not creating this thing, I’m facilitating the birth. If anything I’m this thing’s midwife. It’s gonna be messy.”

Carmen February 27, 2013 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

NOM Thinks Anti-Gay Views Are, Like, So Fetch Right Now

With 75 Republicans signing on for gay marriage, how on earth will NOM stay relevant?

Kristen February 26, 2013 20 Comments
The Scene

You Should Go: Soapbox’s Feminist Summer Programs for Badass Chicks of All Ages

Registration is open for three Feminist Camp programs! Each provides participants with the opportunity to explore NYC, make connections, and play a part in a movement that will, by the end, completely humble them.

Carmen February 26, 2013 18 Comments
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