Things I Read That I Love #36: Merrily We Rollergirl Along
Topics include rhythmic gymnastics, criminal profiling, Canadian tourism in Cuba, racism in casting notices, TomKat, roller derby, Alison Bechdel, sexting and more!
Camel Toe and Str8forward: Zines You Can/Should Contribute To
Two new zines that need your stories and creativity!
More Gay Olympians: Even More Queer to Cheer For!
Three more athletes have decided to come out since the games began. Welcome to our team, queers! That brings our total athletes to 23 and our fabulousness through the roof.
Fundraising Update #2: What If We Raised $100,000? What Then?
Just a little extra motivation to participate in our fundraising campaign!
Hey Girl, Feminist Ryan Gosling Is Now A Coffee Table Book
It’s like when the greatest thing in the world gets even better.
Julie and Brandy Do the Olympics: Qualifying Rounds And Cupcake Butts
Julie and Brandy live-chatted some relevant Olympic events for you! Grab a snack and relive the magic through the eyes of your favorite twosome.
Queer Girl City Guide: Gainesville, Florida
It’s a small little bubble of liberalism in a sea of southern weirdness.
Also.Also.Also: Nicki Minaj’s Retro Feminism and Other Stories We Missed This Week
DOMA is unconstitutional – again – and hacktivism happens in the name of love, all inside this week’s Also.Also.Also!
B&B Stands for Bigoted & Bitchy When the Owner Hates Gay People
Innkeepers are using their title of Boss to freely discriminate against patrons and spew hate on religious grounds. Luckily brave individuals are calling them out and you can too.
Changing Face: The Ethics Of Free Plastic Surgery For Bullying Victims
If you change your face to fit the beauty standards of the meanest kid on the playground, who wins?
Chevi Rabbit is Attacked for Being Gay but Won’t Stop Being Fabulous
“…yes, this was a terrible hate crime and attack! But I will not let that change who I am! I will continue to wear makeup and live a fabulous gay life!”
Evil Cylon Somer Bingham Infiltrates The Real L Word: The Autostraddle Interview
“Get ready to do meta-reality somersaults about sci fi, chihuahua tossing, and Russian literature.”
You Need Help: How To Navigate a Social Event with Your Ex
You and your ex are going to the same social event? You should probs read this first.
DIY Queer Beauty Bar: Wash Your F*cking Face
Throw out all your fancy face washes and special lotions; all you need is a little bit of oil.
I Also Love Vintage Books Your Kid Loves
Riese’s team pick: San Antonio writer Burgin Street is obsessed with vintage childrens books and consequently, I’m obsessed with her blog.
Real Talk From Your Editor Returns with A Vengeance
Rachel’s Team Pick: Editor Real Talk is back, and possibly even better!
Queer Texas Rep. Mary Gonzalez Is Hope and Action and The Coolest Politician Ever
“We never ask young people what they are willing to sacrifice to make the world better and that’s one of the biggest problems in this country.”
Read A F*cking Book: “Stranger On Lesbos” Reminds Us How Far We’ve Come and What Hasn’t Changed
“I am glad to be here with you in 2012. But I am glad someone was there in 1950.”
The Ones Who Got Away: Two Men Who Left Their Churches On Behalf of the Gays
The story of one pastor and one chaplain who chose to amplify their voices by stepping down from their churches.
Call For Submissions: SCHOOLED
We’re accepting submissions for our next theme, SCHOOLED.