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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Read a F*cking Canadian Book, Eh: Shani Mootoo’s “Cereus Blooms at Night”

“We sat reading on the rooftop for hours, only stopping when the sound of a train drowned out our voices.”

Malaika August 16, 2012 12 Comments
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Femmes: Beyond Lipstick (and Heels and Dresses)

Sometimes you just want a role model.

Kristen August 16, 2012 257 Comments
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Peaches and Friends Rock Out For Pussy Riot and Your Enjoyment

Rachel’s Team Pick: In honor of both Pussy Riot and Peaches, please do something punk rock today.

Rachel August 16, 2012 4 Comments
Breakups

Family Business: How To Break Up With Your Ex’s Family, Too

You were never just dating a cute woman. You were dating a cute woman who is also someone’s daughter, granddaughter, bubeleh, mija, etc.

fonseca August 15, 2012 42 Comments
Society + Culture

Pastor Who Helped Lisa Miller Found Guilty, But Miller Still On the Run

The pastor who helped ex-gay Lisa Miller kidnap her daughter and flee the country was convicted, but Lisa Miller and her daughter still haven’t been located.

Rachel August 15, 2012 12 Comments
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This is a Kristen Stewart Jodie Foster Feelings Atrium Post

Today, Jodie Foster published an essay in The Daily Beast about how everybody should lay off Kristen Stewart regarding her torrid affair with Rupert Sanders. Please share your feelings on this crucial groundbreaking news item with us.

Laneia August 15, 2012 85 Comments
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Autostraddle’s Get Baked Sale!

It’s your last day to order homemade cookies and treats from our fundraiser! Snickerdoodles, butter cookies, oatmeal shenanigans, Oreo situations — they’re all here, and all made with love.

Laneia August 15, 2012 55 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Jennifer Beals Plays Character Other Than Bette Porter in New Webseries, “Lauren”

Hansen’s Team Pick: Jennifer Beals! There. I have your attention.

Hansen August 15, 2012 18 Comments
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Queer Girl City Guide: Sydney, Australia

After a four-year stint in Autostraddle’s top American lesbianish city, I thought I had developed impossibly high expectations for every future place I’d inhabit. Then I found Sydney.

Jen August 15, 2012 47 Comments
Sports

Julie and Brandy Do the Olympics: Gymnastics, Bikini Volleyball, and Synchronized Slapfights

Drunk Olympic Musings.

julie and brandy August 14, 2012 17 Comments
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Saudi Arabia’s Working Women Propose Their Own City Because They’re Tired of Waiting

If you can’t beat ’em, move out and show ’em they fucked up. And maybe it will work.

Carmen August 14, 2012 31 Comments
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