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.
Democratic Party Ties the Knot with Gay Marriage for 2012 Election
The Democratic Party is officially adding a “plank” to their party platform supporting gay marriage.
In Which This Queer Sex Blogger Feels Up New York Magazine’s “Sex Issue”
There is a “New York Magazine” issue dedicated entirely to boning. Did you know? And guess what? It’s not entirely about heterosexuals in missionary position–there are so many more perspectives than that.
The Autostraddle Guide to Adopting Your Furry Best Friend: Dog Edition
Because every lesbian needs a lesbian familiar. Because your furry best friend is already out there and waiting for you. Because puppies.
Get Baked: Dandelions, More Than Just a Weed
For all those times you made a wish.
Artist Spotlight: Elaine Mai
Because you need more cute Irish musicians in your life.
Kirk Cameron Continues to Be Total Anti-Gay Jerk
Kirk Cameron is being a huge jerk again, this time to gay bullied teenagers. I’m so surprised. Can you hear the surprise in my voice?