I Hate Black Friday: This Queer Is Staying Home
The exploitation of love, anxiety and poverty are the driving force behind another made up moneymaking holiday. ‘Merica!
French Leader Offends Gays as He Attempts to Placate the Political Right
French President François Hollande spoke to a congregation of mayors on Tuesday, leaving many incensed. Instead of blaming others for their misinterpretation, Hollande acts like a human being and owns up to his mistake.
Lisa Biron, Anti-Gay Lawyer, Charged With A Whole Slew Of Sex Crimes
“Transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, possession of child pornography, and five counts of sexual exploitation of children.” YIKES.
Brittani’s Video Party: A Convenient Reason to Hide from Your Family
The world’s largest pile of leaves, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy team up for “The Heat”, and impressive sports feats by dudes you’ve never heard of.
The Secret Diary of a Turkey-Fister
“As it turned out, stuffing turkeys on the graveyard shift was a bonding experience that could not be transcended.”
Read a F*cking Book: Cristy C. Road’s “Spit and Passion”
A memoir by a queer Latina punk about how her favorite band saved her from the pain of being a total weirdo.
Thanksgiving OPEN THREAD: Feel And Eat Your Heart Out
I mean, not literally. But tell us about your heart and tell us about what you’re eating, you know?
Please Don’t Volunteer On Thanksgiving: A Former Shelter Worker Tells All
“On the day before Thanksgiving, the day after and the 362 other days of the year (including Christmas) hardly any volunteers, well known or not, showed up to help.”
My Visceral Gender Presentation Feelings-Fest About Casey Legler, A Female Male Model
Have you ever wanted to fuck someone and look like them at the same time? That’s how I feel about Casey Legler, a person who identifies as female but who works as a model in the men’s fashion world. Commence feelings bomb.
19 Horrifying Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas From Vintage Food Ads
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Frozen Jellied Turkey Vegetable Salad!
Get Baked: Thanksvegan Extravaganza
This year we decided to skip the Tofurkey and try a few new things, with delicious results.
You Can Help Fund A New Lesbian Film: “Portrait of a Serial Monogamist”
A new lesbian romantic comedy, “Portrait Of A Serial Monogamist”, has an Indiegogo campaign! And it’s really actually good.
Also.Also.Also: The Bisexual Woman Who Made It To Congress And Other Stories We Missed This Week
Carly and Robin got married, I’m Thinkin’ Bout Booze, and it’s Trans* Awareness Week! Plus, more gay people are getting elected to things.
25 Awesome Gay Things To Be Thankful For This Year
Eleven months ago, there was still a possibility of Rick Santorum becoming President, so don’t say 2012 never gave you anything.
Get Baked: Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecakes and Vegetarian Tofurkey For Thanksgayving
Who doesn’t love a tiny pumpkin cheesecake that fits in the palm of your hand and smells like autumnal bliss? Plus a delicious buttery tofurkey!
Make A Thing: Cassette Tape Wallets
The Cassette Tape Wallet: No sewing required, only liberal amounts of hot glue.
You Should Go: LezCab New York City
Queer women singing Broadway showtunes? See ya there.
The Super-Easy Way To Support Autostraddle While Holiday Shopping Online
Are you gonna buy stuff online this holiday season? You should do this. It’s easy.
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Ten Things You Can Do
“Through the vigil, we express love and respect for our people in the face of national indifference and hatred.”
Introducing the 2013 Autostraddle Calendars! Pre-order Now and Get Special Things
It’s here! It’s here it’s here it’s here and we think you will love it and we’re so proud of this thing.