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Cute DIY Bookshelves Are the Best Thing to Happen to Books Since Reading

Rachel’s Team Pick: You can never have too many books or ways to organize them.

Rachel July 6, 2012 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

London’s World Pride 2012: This Is What “Plan B” Looks Like

“It’s already mental that we are expecting people to come from far and wide to dance about in our pitiful wet July weather, but the fact that we cannot get our own mayor to cough up the cash for this event is just making us bitter.”

Effi July 5, 2012 40 Comments
Friendship

You Need Help: You Don’t Know What To Say

In which we discuss if and when you need to tell a partner about your eating disorder.

Rachel July 5, 2012 14 Comments
School

Call For Submissions: Seeking Autostraddle’s Next College Lesbianagette

Are you a gay lady about to start your first year of college? Are you a writer? Well, this opportunity might be just right for you.

Riese July 5, 2012 62 Comments
Music

Vicci Martinez Has The Voice And The Major Label Debut: The Autostraddle Interview

Jess talks to The Voice’s Vicci Martinez about her brand new album, coming out, her musical guilty pleasure and of course, The Real L Word.

Jess July 5, 2012 3 Comments
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When Discrimination Is Up In The Air

On unchecked discrimination, privilege and ignorance. How do you begin to change a world that thinks it’s already changed?

Nicole Keimer July 5, 2012 34 Comments
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Queer Girl City Guide: Denver, CO

There’s no better place to be gay in the Rockies.

alison July 5, 2012 95 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Rachel Maddow Talks Depression And Other Stories We Missed This Week

What we missed this week: DC Republicans adopt inclusive language, Chuck Norris had feelings about boy scouts, and a safer sex guide for trans*women is right at your fingertips!

Carmen July 4, 2012 21 Comments
Music

Frank Ocean Comes Out About His Sexuality, Feels “Like A Free Man”

Frank Ocean came out as gay or bisexual today in a letter published online, telling the story of his first love with a male friend.

Rachel July 4, 2012 38 Comments
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Real L Word Season Three Torture Prep: These Trailers, This Book

Let’s go “behind the scenes” of The Real L Word in a new trailer video! Also, some related reading.

Riese July 4, 2012 57 Comments
Food and Drink

A Thing You Could Make: Pies Cream Sandwiches

Laura’s Team Pick: Let’s talk about this food object.

Laura July 4, 2012 34 Comments
Straddleverse

Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2013: Brittany is Miss July

Brittany is a caring nurse on her way to the top and a gymnast with a penchant for handstands. You’d better be able to throw a football!

Robin July 4, 2012 30 Comments
Music

Artist Spotlight: Heathers

Dublin twins are making a splash with their infectious melodies and charming sound.

Elaine July 4, 2012 29 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Recap 303: Queendom of the Blind

Jenna is driving and Melissa is faking babies. Don’t worry though, Emily’s hair is still blowing softly in the wind.

Lizz July 3, 2012 16 Comments
Literature

Science Confirms Reading Fiction Is Making You A Better Person

A fascinating new “theory of fiction” from Stanford University!

Rachel July 3, 2012 13 Comments
Gender

VIDEO: Isis King and Janet Mock Talk About Trans Women In the Media, Are Awesome

“There are so many things about our lives that are so much more than our bodies and this transition that we go through.”

Riese July 3, 2012 19 Comments
Coming Out First Person

Estranged: How I Fell In Love With A Girl And Lost My Family

“When they see you happy, they’ll accept it,” someone told me once. When there are tears about something unchangeable, people can only be optimistic. It’s the only thing that is left.

Whitney Pow July 3, 2012 126 Comments
Politics + Activism

Dukes v. Wal-Mart and What the Supreme Court Thinks About Oppression

“…a class of people large enough to constitute a population majority—as women did—could not feasibly be “oppressed…”

Rachel July 3, 2012 12 Comments
Straddleverse

Listling Without Commentary: How You Described Your Sexual Orientation On The AS Reader Survey

“15. NOT QUEER ENOUGH”

Riese July 3, 2012 81 Comments
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You Should Come: July 15th Is International Autostraddle Summer Brunch Day

Brunch with Autostraddle, all over the world! Mark your calendars.

Laneia July 2, 2012 386 Comments
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