You Are Not Alone: On Being A Queer Survivor
“I called it sexual assault at first. Sexual assault seemed less damning, less permanent.”
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!
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.
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.
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?”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michelle Obama Gives The Speech To End All Speeches, Is More Impressive Than Ever
Seriously, why are we not voting for this woman yet?
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.”
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.
Queer Your Wedding Wardrobe: The Fashion Doctor Is In
Our three wonderstylists will have you feeling good, looking gorgeous.
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.
Lesbian Chic, Back Again For Round Three with “Boyfriend Jeans”
Lesbian Chic’s herstory is repeating — again!
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.
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.”
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.
And Yet Another Top 10 Lesbian Romance Novels
The Law and Order Edition.
Phresh Cutz Was Phenomenal, Here Are Photos And Words To Prove It
“I wanted something loud and beautiful and bright. Something truly practical but also out-of-control fun. Seriously, who says that you shouldn’t have it all?”