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“Injustice at Every Turn”: Asian and Pacific Islander Trans* Community Faces Terrible Discrimination

A new report published by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force looks at language and accessibility for APIA trans* and genderqueer individuals.

Whitney Pow August 20, 2012 10 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

Buckle Up and Bike In Style: The Autostraddle Helmet Guide

Get something stylish to keep that sexy little brain of yours safe.

Cara August 20, 2012 44 Comments
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Pretty Little Liars Recap 310: What Lies Beneath Lesbian Relationships

Emily does a lot of kissing in this episode. Some of it is good. Some of it is awkward.

Lizz August 19, 2012 75 Comments
Book Features

Millennials Buy The Most Books, Will Save The (Publishing) World

Are you a millennial who likes to read and buy books? Me too! And now there’s a study proving that we all paid attention during Reading Rainbow.

Vanessa August 19, 2012 32 Comments
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It’s Not Me, It’s Them: On Wanting To Break Up With Facebook

Facebook has locked me out of my account for being a part of a peaceful, compliant, and legal protest in Washington, DC.

Carmen August 19, 2012 69 Comments
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Sunday Funday Has The Support Of Young Conservatives and Hip Hop Moguls

Good morning and welcome to Sunday Funday with Vanessa and Lemon!

Vanessa August 19, 2012 22 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Thinking About Sex, Duh

This week on NSFW Sunday: porn and pleasure, period sex, and writing smut.

Ryan Yates August 19, 2012 16 Comments
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29 Things You Can’t Do When You’re Living With Five Roommates

27. Read a sex book over breakfast

Lizz August 18, 2012 72 Comments
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The Real L Word’s Lauren and Amanda Have Brains and Beauty: The Autostraddle Interview

There’s something about Lamanda.

Kate August 18, 2012 110 Comments
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The Comment Awards Are Already Dreaming About A-Camp

Get out your dream journal!

carrie August 17, 2012 7 Comments
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Happy Birthday Rachel!

In which we hope to give our Senior Editor Rachel the best birthday gift ever, with your help!

Laneia August 17, 2012 30 Comments
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Book Binding For Dreamers

“If there’s a book you really want to read but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”

Laura August 17, 2012 28 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #38: She Hit Send

Topics include Dominique Moceanu, life insurance, Sweet Valley High, Spike Lee, bath salts, Juggalos, life insurance, hipster conservatives and abortion!

Riese August 17, 2012 17 Comments
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Voting: an Autostraddle Guide (a.k.a. VAG)

VAG makes voting in the USA easy peasey lemon squeezy with answers to questions like how to vote absentee and how to register in your State. Get your gay tushies out there in November!

A.E. Osworth August 17, 2012 44 Comments
Geekery

From Sailor Moon to Yaoi Fangirls: Gender and Sexuality at Otakon 2012

How is sexism perpetuated in anime and manga? What is the role of women in geek culture? Just some of the interesting topics covered by my visit to the East Coast’s largest anime convention.

Rose August 17, 2012 37 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: Pack Your Bags And Move On Out

Most things are less miserable when you can dance around while doing them, I’ve found. Here are some songs to make packing suck less.

Hansen August 17, 2012 32 Comments
Community

Queer Ladies Speed-Dating at Strand Bookstore Happened, Was A Huge Success

Approximately 90 people showed up, Gabby stood on a table, Carly wore a bow tie, and you’re all really cute.

Vanessa August 16, 2012 79 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit: Your New Biweekly Guide To Queer Lady Literature

Welcome to the inaugural Lez Liberty Lit post, a column where we tell you things about books that will make your brain smarter, better, faster, stronger.

Ryan Yates August 16, 2012 18 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Many People Support Gender Non-Conforming Children and Other Stories We Missed This Week

If I pitch my tent here will a bear eat me?

Carmen August 16, 2012 21 Comments
Music

Your Favourite Queer Artists Will Play Phasefest 2012

The Phasefest 2012 lineup has been announced! See The Lost Bois. Clinical Trials, Mitten, People At Parties, Hunter Valentine, Bitch and more.

Crystal August 16, 2012 2 Comments
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