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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Making History

Super moms, composting and the price of mini geese.

carrie September 7, 2012 9 Comments
First Person

You Are Not Alone: On Being A Queer Survivor

“I called it sexual assault at first. Sexual assault seemed less damning, less permanent.”

Kate September 7, 2012 167 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #41: In Claudia’s Handwriting

Topics include surfing, Kraft Dinner, the inherent danger of existing while female, The Babysitters Club, the flood in Pratsville, hardcore and so much more!

Riese September 7, 2012 9 Comments
Lesbian Weddings Queer Fashion

Queer Your Wedding Wardrobe: Last-Minute Grooms, Center of Center, Boi-Girls & Classy Cocktail Dresses

In the last installment on out queer survival guide to weddings, we’ve got a tale of two disasters, a guide on finding your balance and advice on giving the right kind of fucks.

the team September 7, 2012 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

LGBT Caucus Realness Goes Down at the DNC

For the first time, there is at least one LGBT delegate from every state. Obviously, the time of LGBT influence is now.

Hansen September 6, 2012 16 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Excerpt From Notes of a Crocodile by Qiu Miaojin Explores Queer Themes, Is Amazing

Gabrielle’s Team Pick: “The second you see each other, you start to fight. Would you call that love or vengeance?”

Gabrielle Korn September 6, 2012 10 Comments
Lesbian Weddings Queer Fashion

Queer Your Wedding Wardrobe: Finding Your MOC-Style & Dressing in Dresses

On being brave when all you feel is panic and bringing out your inner superhero when your sig oth starts freaking out.

the team September 6, 2012 24 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Recap 312: The Lesbian Lady Killer

It’s the mid-season finale of Pretty Little Liars! Emily kicks some ass, the betrAyer is revealed and I say “I told you so.” Well sort of.

Lizz September 6, 2012 52 Comments
Society + Culture

This Week in Canada

American’s elections have laid claim to most of 2012. It’s only fair that Canadians have one week to show that our politics can be just as rowdy.

Kristen September 6, 2012 28 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Rappers Saying Things About the Gays and Other Stories We Missed This Week

This week I like Democrats more than Nicki Minaj. But not more than Kanye West.

Carmen September 6, 2012 28 Comments
Politics + Activism

Michelle Obama Gives The Speech To End All Speeches, Is More Impressive Than Ever

Seriously, why are we not voting for this woman yet?

Laura September 5, 2012 39 Comments
Issues LGBT History

Our Legacy: Six Lesbian Magazines From The Then Before Now

“No woman ever made a dime for her work, and some … worked themselves into a state of mental and physical decline on behalf of the magazine.”

Riese September 5, 2012 28 Comments
TV Feature

Buffy (and Other Strong Female Characters) Are Saving the World Offscreen, Too

As it turns out, watching strong women kick ass is good for society and your mental health.

Malaika September 5, 2012 27 Comments
Lesbian Weddings Queer Fashion

Queer Your Wedding Wardrobe: The Fashion Doctor Is In

Our three wonderstylists will have you feeling good, looking gorgeous.

the team September 5, 2012 76 Comments
Sports

Lori Lindsey, USWNT Dark Horse: The Autostraddle Coming Out Interview

The lesbian USWNT player opens up about the Olympics, the future of women’s soccer, her bff Megan Rapinoe and coming out at Applebee’s.

Lora September 5, 2012 85 Comments
Queer Fashion

Lesbian Chic, Back Again For Round Three with “Boyfriend Jeans”

Lesbian Chic’s herstory is repeating — again!

Gabrielle Korn September 5, 2012 36 Comments
Lesbian Weddings Queer Fashion

Queer Your Wedding Wardrobe: Real dapperQ East Coast Wedding Style

In which we kick off our four part wedding series with a little inspiration from DapperQ.

dapperq September 5, 2012 8 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: Atlanta, Georgia

“The city boasts one of the largest LGBTQ populations in the U.S., and there are more and more resources and opportunities for LBT ladies in the “A.”

Joy September 4, 2012 39 Comments
Food and Drink

DIY Kitchen Composting Bin: For The Karma Of The Thing

Composting restores balance in the universe, so you can continue to drink gin and smoke cigarettes.

Elysia September 4, 2012 31 Comments
Book Lists

And Yet Another Top 10 Lesbian Romance Novels

The Law and Order Edition.

Crystal September 4, 2012 25 Comments
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