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Get Baked: Not Your Grandmother’s Bobotie

If moussaka and quiche had a baby that went through a spicy rebellious phase, it would be named bobotie.

Kristen January 30, 2013 38 Comments
Music

Almost Famous: Sparrowhawks

A flannel-loving alt-folk-pop band from the UK with a stellar debut EP that you can download for free.

Crystal January 30, 2013 15 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Who’s Afraid Of Homemade Mayo

I think you probably have exactly the right muscles for making mayo. It’s all in the wrist.

Lisa January 29, 2013 33 Comments
Music

Idol Worship: The Madonna Videos That Definitely Made Me Gay

I was watching a Madonna music video. And I really, really, really wanted to watch it for the rest of all time in complete and total isolation from every other human or sentient being on the planet.

Carmen January 29, 2013 41 Comments
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Make A Thing: Valentine’s Day Yarn Wreath

Yarn wreaths: Not just for soccer moms.

Hansen January 29, 2013 11 Comments
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Paul Clement’s New Pro-DOMA Argument Is The Last Thing You’d Expect

Paul Clement is branching out and trying new things in his campaign to make sure DOMA outlasts the heat death of the universe.

Rachel January 29, 2013 13 Comments
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Tegan & Sara’s ‘Heartthrob’: A Track-by-Track Feelings Festival

Happy ‘Heartthrob’ Release Day! Process your feelings here.

Crystal January 29, 2013 113 Comments
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Listling Without Commentary: Your Really Special And Often Edible Ideas For A Better Autostraddle

“hot girls who would pop out of my computer and hand feed me Nutella as I browsed the internet.”

Riese January 28, 2013 71 Comments
Queer Fashion

Style Thief: How to Dress Like Jasika Nicole

Jasika Nicole keeps it comfy at home and flawless on the red carpet. Let’s steal the clothes right off this lesbian actress’s back.

Lizz January 28, 2013 22 Comments
The Scene

You Should Go: Queer & Utter Bedlam Werks Those Pecs

There will be art. And go-go dancing. And queer literature. And a pamphlet about the common misconceptions about being genderqueer. It’s going to be magical.

Vanessa January 28, 2013 9 Comments
Community

Because Ashley is a Woman of the World

Gabby’s Team Pick: Help a fellow Autostraddler win a spot for the Women of the World 2013 Spoken Word Tournament

gabby January 28, 2013 12 Comments
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Who Won the A-Camp May 2013 Skip The Waitlist Raffle?

The wait is over! Go directly to A-Camp. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.

Laura January 28, 2013 32 Comments
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Ode to My Pantry: Cilantro

You know it as the herb you hate or the herb everyone else hates.

Kristen January 28, 2013 38 Comments
Community

Straddler On The Street: Robin

Robin talks about boxing, getting sober and pushing herself outside of her comfort zone. Also FYI, she makes her own peanut butter and she’s totally single and ready to mingle.

Vanessa January 28, 2013 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

From England to New England: This is a Gay Marriage Round-Up Post

Marriage equality bills make progress from the UK House of Commons to the Rhode Island state legislature.

Rose January 27, 2013 47 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Be A Shock To Your System

This week on NSFW Sunday: ex sex, explaining what lesbians do in bed, a smut writing manifesto, talking about porn in relationships and more.

Ryan Yates January 27, 2013 32 Comments
Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Love Letter to Letter Print

Alphabet patterns for the alpha in you.

Gabrielle Korn January 27, 2013 17 Comments
Society + Culture

Queers Will Save the Day and Look Damn Good Doing It This Sunday Funday

This week we’ve got shiny happy people in France, Ontario, and even Idaho embracing homosexuality, trans* beauties, and probably witchcraft.

Carmen January 27, 2013 11 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee 411 Recap: Sadie Hawkins Gets Sprung!

This week on Glee, a straight girl fell in love with a gay guy and the sky turned bright blue and so did everybody’s outfits!

Riese January 26, 2013 38 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Recap 316: Misery Loves Company and Kale

In which Emily cooks Paige kale and Spencer finally figures out that her boyfriend is a psychopath.

Lizz January 26, 2013 19 Comments
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