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Drinks, Debauchery, and Oh Yeah, Art: A Queer Goes To Art Basel

“Rachel Maddow is actually really sweet in person. Like, really really sweet.”

Najva Sol December 26, 2012 38 Comments
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Almost Famous: Saucy Monky

New band for your ears! It’s saucy.

Crystal December 26, 2012 4 Comments
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Boxing Day Sale! Get 20% Off Everything In The Autostraddle Store

You have exactly one day to get 20% off 2013 calendars, You Do You t-shirts, totes & underpants, Autostraddle This t-shirts, Straddle This boxer-briefs, Unicorn Plan-It shirts, A-Camp t-shirts and totes and “So Many Feelings” Memo Books!

the team December 26, 2012 18 Comments
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More Than Words: Láadan

The feminist sci-fi language that never got to jump off the page and do what it was supposed to.

Cara December 25, 2012 26 Comments
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Girl Gallery: 25 Days of Dapper

We coming bearing good tidings of great joy: a gallery of 61 people looking dandy as f*ck for the holiday season.

Laura December 25, 2012 60 Comments
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Make A Thing: Infused Rum

Today, I’ll be drinking my brother’s Christmas present: infused rum!

Hansen December 25, 2012 21 Comments
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20 Lesbionic Homoerotic Christmas Stock Photographs

Even stock photographers get a little kinky this time of year.

Riese December 24, 2012 20 Comments
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Michigan, Not Our Michigan: How MI’s Reactionary Politics are Driving Away Young Grads

I’m one of the countless numbers of educated young people who left the Detroit area. And it’s not just the economy, stupid, but the state’s constant refrain of anti-women, anti-labor, anti-LGBT politics that drove me away.

Rose December 24, 2012 24 Comments
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Ode to My Pantry: Salt

Salt, the super condiment, is no longer playing back up to your pepper shaker.

Kristen December 24, 2012 22 Comments
Christmas

Christmakwanzakah OPEN THREAD: For All Your Hapless/Happy Holigay Feelings!

Whether you’re full of egg nog or feelings, this is a place to share your delight and horror during this especially special time of year.

Riese December 24, 2012 299 Comments
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Straddler On The Street: Tiara

This week’s Straddler is Tiara, better known as Creatrix Tiara around these parts. She chats about the concept of “home”, coming to terms with her sexuality, and how to be a llama.

Vanessa December 24, 2012 19 Comments
LGBT History

Astraea, A Lesbian Foundation for Justice: The Autostraddle Interview

“I know that there are many groups who we fund that if we didn’t they simply wouldn’t exist, they would close. There is dire need for the resources we provide.”

Jamie J. Hagen December 24, 2012 9 Comments
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Style Thief: New Year’s Eve Edition

I’m stealing the clothes right off nine of my favorite queer style icons in this very special New Year’s Eve edition of Style Thief.

Lizz December 24, 2012 21 Comments
TV Lists

Top 10 Queer Female Television Characters of 2012

Our favorites from this year’s inconsistent but often lovely cornucopia of women who like other women and aren’t afraid to show it (on television).

Riese December 23, 2012 63 Comments
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Sunday Funday Thinks There’s No News Like Good News For The Holigays

Billboard art and famous food.

Carmen December 23, 2012 8 Comments
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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Think More About Sex

This week on NSFW Sunday: 2012 in sex, dream girls, open relationship interviews, dildos on airplanes and buying your first vibrator.

Ryan Yates December 23, 2012 13 Comments
Christmas

How To Own It: The Christmas Special

Not another “All That Glitters” holiday fashion guide.

Gabrielle Korn December 23, 2012 8 Comments
LGBT History

Top 10 Most Amazing Things That Happened Because Hillary Clinton Was Secretary of State

9. The Playing Of Funky Music By White Boys and Other Humans Specifically For Hillary Clinton’s Grooves and Enjoyment

Carmen December 22, 2012 20 Comments
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Backing Up Your Ish: What The Hell Is The Cloud?

The cloud isn’t actually a magical place in the sky– more likely it’s a data center in Tennessee somewhere. Let’s talk about why you should think about cloud storage and some basics to get you started.

Lana Turing December 22, 2012 6 Comments
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Butch Please: Broken-Hearted Butch

“That’s what you wish you could tell her when you’re staring at your shoes or finishing that drink or pretending there’s nothing else to say.”

Kate December 21, 2012 129 Comments
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