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Geekery

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
First Person

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
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #55: Snow Fall, Snow Fall, Snow Fall

Topics include a deadly avalanche, Johnny & Winona, joy, survivalists, a church abuse scandal, a Mormon reporter on the Romney bus, malls, revealing your HIV status and contemplating psychopathy.

Riese December 21, 2012 15 Comments
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The Comment Awards Won’t Leave You Out In The Cold

Let’s talk frozen femmes, hot peppers and holigay profile pics!

carrie December 21, 2012 9 Comments
Lesbian Dating Apps

I Seek, You Seek, SheSeek: Esther Zinn and her Girl-on-Girl Culture App

Meet Esther Zinn, the creator of the iPhone app that lets you find clubs, bars, events and even news for queer ladies anywhere you go.

A.E. Osworth December 21, 2012 56 Comments
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College Lesbianage Class of 2016: Wherever Home Is, Let’s Go There Now

This fifth installment finds our freshmen on their way home for the holidays. They’re becoming leaders, creating new families, meeting Andrea Gibson and recovering from finals, foot surgery and concussions! We just love them so.

Lesbianage December 21, 2012 15 Comments
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The Freezing Femme Does Holigay Hotness

Walking in a winter wonderland without freezing your fucking feet.

Lizz December 21, 2012 29 Comments
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It’s Your Gun Culture: The Autostraddle Roundtable

On growing up with (or without) guns.

the team December 20, 2012 81 Comments
Politics + Activism

George Takei Is the Winner of the Internet

Ali’s Team Pick: George Takei. Just… George Takei.

A.E. Osworth December 20, 2012 8 Comments
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Another Demographic Group Realizes They Love Gay People So Much

The New York Times talks to our newest fans – 48 to 66-year-old conservatives.

Cara December 20, 2012 7 Comments
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Brittani’s Video Party: A Very Cat Power Christmas

A music video chronicles a gay girl’s relationship with her best friend, Charlie Brown is all grown up, and Cat Power wants some pudding.

Brittani December 20, 2012 16 Comments
Food and Drink

Liquor In The Snowflakes: Irish Coffee For When It’s Cold Outside

Irish Coffee is basically all my favorite things: Irish Whiskey, whipped cream and, of course, coffee. I drink 2-3 cups of coffee per day and can think of nothing better than adding alcohol to it.

A.E. Osworth December 20, 2012 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

Canada’s New Policies Toward First Nations Are Racist, Embarrassing, F*cked

“We are dying. No one should expect us to stay quiet or polite about this.”

Malaika December 20, 2012 26 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 203 “Kiss Kiss Dang Dang”

Episode 203 of Unicorn Plan-It teaches us that flexibility is essential. So without further ado, kiss kiss, dang dang, it’s time to get horny.

Vanessa December 19, 2012 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

Going Down (South): Midnight in the Garden of Marriage Equality and Hate Crimes Laws

Georgia’s got a hot new lesbian in her legislature and she’s at the helm of some pretty progressive policies.

fonseca December 19, 2012 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Now That We’re Really Talking About Gun Control: Where We Go From Here

In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, America is finally ready to talk about gun control. But will things really change, and if so, what must we do to make it happen?

Rachel December 19, 2012 46 Comments
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Almost Famous: Celisse Henderson

A queer ‘acoustic soul’ artist with a mighty voice, mad ukulele skills and a rising career that’s included a bit of Broadway.

Crystal December 19, 2012 4 Comments
Christmas

Holigay 2012 Gift Guide: Lights, Camera, Action

Gifts for the content creator in your life.

Brittani December 19, 2012 13 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Atlanta’s Gays Are In Luck These Days And Other Stories We Missed This Week

Eighth-grader McKenna Pope singlehandedly gender neutralized the Easy-Bake Oven.

Carmen December 19, 2012 14 Comments
Theater

Actor Emily Grosland, On ‘Emotional Creatures’ and Being Genderqueer in Theater: The Autostraddle Interview

Jess chats with the genderqueer star of Eve Ensler’s new play, Emotional Creature: talented dancer, singer and actor, Emily Grosland.

Jess December 19, 2012 13 Comments
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