George Takei Is the Winner of the Internet
Ali’s Team Pick: George Takei. Just… George Takei.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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?
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.
Holigay 2012 Gift Guide: Lights, Camera, Action
Gifts for the content creator in your life.
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.
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.
Negotiating the Gender Wage Gap for Fun and Profit
Equal pay for equal work? What a novel idea!
Utah School District’s Response to 14-Year-Old Gay Teen’s Tragic Suicide Is Deplorable
“Now is certainly not the time for the District to start public maneuvering and posturing at the expense of a family facing such a devastating loss.”
Exploding Lineage: The Film Festival By Queer Rebels For Queer Rebels
To be a rebel is to stand defiantly and purposefully in the face of something. It’s not defiance for its own sake: it’s a war cry into the darkness.
Idol Worship: Pop-Art Icon Edie Sedgwick
Edie is proof that anyone can be an icon. Just ask Andy Warhol.
Hunter Valentine’s Vero Sanchez: The Autostraddle Interview
You’ll learn more about Coolest Cucumber Vero Sanchez in this 1,900-word interview than you did in two months’ worth of The Real L Word, and to be honest, we’re ok with that.
France’s Counter-Protests Warm My Frozen Heart
Same-sex marriage supporters take to France’s streets to show they can be louder and wittier than the conservative right.
Make A Thing: Stockings and Other Gifts You Left Until The Last Minute
Maybe you’re like me and you wait until the last minute to do things because having stress headaches is fun and sleep is for the weak.
Things We Read About Newtown
Things to read and think about.