He’s Got The Whole World In His Binders: What Romney/Ryan Would Mean for Women Globally
The hypothetical future is looking dim.
DIY Hogwarts Owls for Halloween
So my girlfriend and I were invited to a very serious Harry Potter-themed Halloween/birthday party. While neither of us have a lot of enthusiasm for H.P. (I know, I know, I’m sorry!) we knew enough vague facts to brainstorm some ideas. Like, the fact that there are owls. So I set to work on figuring […]
One Sweater, Many Crafts: Easy Winter DIY from Recycled Sweaters
Repurposing an old sweater into a hat, a pair of mittens and a pair of fake boot socks is so easy and quick that I made myself a cup of tea before starting the entire project and it was still warm by the time I was done.
Log Cabin Republicans Endorse Mitt Romney Because Who Needs Love When You’ve Got Money
A gay person said this: “as [Romney’s] record as Governor of Massachusetts suggests, will not waste his precious time in office with legislative attacks on LGBT Americans.”
Intern Army: Meet the Newest Recruits
Meet the freshest little faces of Autostraddle: it’s our Intern Army redux!
An Unlikely Pair: Kanye Wes Marries Hipster Films to a Hip-Hop Icon
Carmen’s Team Pick: If you thought you loved Wes Anderson already, just wait ’til you watch it with Kanye West subtitles on.
News of the World: Foreign Policy and The Last Presidential Debate
In large part, though, more than individual issues, this debate showcased how each candidate would approach the fact that America is only one citizen of the globe, and has to interact with many other nations and governments.
The Style Manual: Suits 101
Whether you’re a neophyte or have a closet full of suits, I bet you can use a refresher on suit lexicon.
Army Of Hipster Celeb Ladies Wants You To Vote
Cara’s Team Pick: And they’re not too cool to [pretend to] sing about it.
VIDEO: Ladies Try To Endorse Romney, Fail, Laugh A Lot
“Am I voting for Romney? Let me just check to see if I still have a pussy.”
Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: 90’s Television Nostalgia Edition
Costume ideas that would impress both your childhood self and your 90s lesbian brethren. Who doesn’t want to be Carmen Sandiego, really?
We Need Help: Our Tech Director Cee Needs An Intern
As you may know, we’re currently re-building this entire website! This is a daunting task, and our Tech Director Cee needs a nubile intern to help her get shit done. Could this person be YOU?!
Listling Without Commentary: Weird Things You Did As Children Because You Liked That Book So Much
“At some point during my childhood, I may or may not have tried to float across a body of water in a wooden barrel. It didn’t turn out well. Thanks for the splinters Pippi Longstocking.”
Read a F*cking Canadian Book, Eh: Darrin Hagen’s “The Edmonton Queen”
“If anything, The Edmonton Queen reads as a triumphant fuck you in the face of death and losing people you love before their time.”
NEW MUSIC: Tegan & Sara’s “I’m Not Your Hero”
Happy Monday! Here’s a new Tegan & Sara track.
Queer Girl Hairstory: Our Hair’s Not So Straight Either Part 2
Remember what it felt like to finally stop wishing you were straight? Well, we’re in the same boat. Only this time it’s not us we’re talking about, it’s our hair.
Get Baked: The Other Kind of Tortilla
Tortilla española is both easier and more delicious than frittatas, omelettes and quiches combined.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday is Having An Epic International Fisting Day Party
It’s International Fisting Day! We’ve got fisting stories, resources, and a pretty awesome how-to-fist infographic.
Sunday Funday is a Gay Knockout
This week everyone is atwitter about gay marriage and Madonna’s sexiest material turns 20. Also, Pink takes her clothing off and video footage was released with her consent! What more coud I ever offer you?
Gallup Reports on Minuscule LGBT Population, Actually Gets Some Stuff Right
So what if we’re only 3.4% of the population? We’re an interesting bunch of people.