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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
Community

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
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
Straddleverse

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
School

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
Queer Fashion Shopping

The Freezing Femme Does Holigay Hotness

Walking in a winter wonderland without freezing your fucking feet.

Lizz December 21, 2012 29 Comments
First Person

It’s Your Gun Culture: The Autostraddle Roundtable

On growing up with (or without) guns.

the team December 20, 2012 81 Comments
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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
Society + Culture

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
Pop Culture Fix

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
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