Lez Liberty Lit #6: Read More Know More
This week in books: It’s NaNoWriMo! Also, East Coast booksellers deal with Hurricane Sandy, comic books and gay characters, copyright, Random Penguin House, Gore Vidal and what we’re reading.
VIDEO: “Binders Full O Bitches,” Featuring Haviland Stillwell As An “NRA Bitch”
“I’m drillin and I’m killin while I’m munching on my chick-fil a/ i ain’t no gay and don’t believe that shit is real / whose bitch can be whose bitch if not a baby-making meal.”
Autostraddle Book Club #6: The “Cameron Post” 90s Dyke Care Package Giveaway Is Here
We’re eight days away from our Cameron Post discussion, and Lindsey Lloyd, Cameron’s dyke fairy godmother, would like to mail you a care package (mix tape included). It’s a giveaway!
Ellen DeGeneres Wins the Mark Twain Award, Is Basically the Best
“When I started doing stand-up, I didn’t do it for awards. I did it for the money.”
Also.Also.Also: Gay Families Are Keepin’ On and Other Stories We Missed This Week
I’m hacking an Eagle Award tonight and then I’m gonna move to Canada.
Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: How To Throw A Private Party Dressed As Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard
The costume of the day is Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard, five ways. You don’t need to leave your apartment to have a Happy Halloween!
‘F To 7th’ On Kickstarter: ‘The Slope’ Spin-Off Needs Your Help
Do you dream of a spin-off to THE SLOPE, the hilarious lesbian webseries about “superficial, homophobic lesbians” in Park Slope, Brooklyn? F TO 7TH is here to make that dream a reality, but only if they meet their Kickstarter goal by TOMORROW. Quick, go help out a talented funny lesbian!
Climate Change You Can Believe in, Even if These Guys Don’t
A crazy pastor thinks that all your scissoring caused Hurricane Sandy, and Romney thinks FEMA is a bad idea. And you thought Halloween was the scariest thing happening today.
Katy Perry Perplexingly Honored By Trevor Project For LGBTQ Visibility, I Hope Her Boyfriend Don’t Mind It
“I wonder which acts of visibility and understanding they’re referring to exactly. Was it the time she played into the stereotype that girls kissing girls is an act done for attention?”
Point Foundation Wants to Give You Money for School
Ali’s Team Pick: Point Foundation is the largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students. If you’re going to be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the 2013-2014, you can apply!
Six Accidental Educators Who Unintentionally Taught Me I Was Queer
“Sure, my gay studies were fairly superficial and not very diverse at all. But until I left town, my world was the opposite of diverse, and what teenager isn’t at least a bit shallow?”
No Man’s Land Episode 8: The Beach House Decor Drinking Game
“This house literally looks like the beach threw up in it.”
DIY Self-Care: Make-It-Better Box
If you’re dealing with all the bullies that life throws at us, including a hurricane named Sandy, here’s a project that might help.
The Lesbian Democrat Who Could and Other Queer Stories in U.S. Politics
Lesbian democrats, gay republicans, and assorted ignorant fools are all working in the same industry: politics.
Sometimes You Need an Emergency Compliment
Ali’s Team Pick: Basically, this website is like liquid self-esteem comedy elixir that you can figuratively drink and feel better.
Bow Ties For Humans Who Don’t Want To Wear Actual Bow Ties
Bow tie necklaces, bags wearing bow ties, “pussy bows” and more — it’s all happening, and it can happen to you, too.
Super Spooky Halloween Movie Night: Addams Family Values
With bonus drinking game inside!
Schooled: Remember That Gay Teacher You Had?
Ever wonder what that teacher was thinking? How they handled being out at work? Or did you wish they were more out and outspoken? Here are three real-life queer teachers to give you a peek inside their teacher-brains!
The Big Autostraddle Rebuild & Redesign Update: The Future Is Bright
This post aims to answer pressing questions such as, “now that the fundraising campaign is over, how long ’til we get to see the new website?” and “when is my fundraising t-shirt gonna be here???”
Top 10 Less Destructive Sandys I Have Known
A thoughtful list for when your hurricane needs new role models.