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Politics + Activism

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.

Rachel July 30, 2012 5 Comments
Sex

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.

A.E. Osworth July 30, 2012 18 Comments
Pets & Animals

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.

Kate July 30, 2012 68 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Dandelions, More Than Just a Weed

For all those times you made a wish.

Malaika July 30, 2012 24 Comments
Music

Artist Spotlight: Elaine Mai

Because you need more cute Irish musicians in your life.

Elaine July 30, 2012 3 Comments
Politics + Activism

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?

A.E. Osworth July 30, 2012 15 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Real L Word Episode 303 Recap: Love Lost Its Way And Ended Up On This Show

This week on The Real L Word, everyone fought about stupid shit and something terrible happened and there was a lot of crying.

Riese July 29, 2012 107 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday is Getting Digital, Physical

This week on NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday: skype sex, sexting, the digital graveyard of your relationship, and lesbian bed death.

Ryan Yates July 29, 2012 20 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday Maybe Had A Gay Affair with Marilyn Monroe

From gay marriage to bottle-fed baby lions, this week we’re celebrating the future AND the past.

Carmen July 29, 2012 26 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Recap 307: All the Bitches Be Crazy

In which it is revealed that moms have sex lives and there is clearly something in the Rosewood water.

Lizz July 28, 2012 39 Comments
Food and Drink

Get Toasted: It’s Pimm’s O’Clock!

A perfect way to incorporate fresh fruit into your alcoholism.

Kristen July 28, 2012 22 Comments
Society + Culture

Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Reveals that Homophobic Chick-fil-A Is, Shockingly, Also Sexist

Today in news you probably could have predicted, homophobes are sexist.

Gabrielle Korn July 27, 2012 46 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: The Olympic Edition!

Feed your outer couch potato and your inner athlete.

Cara July 27, 2012 15 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #35: Proper Nouns

Topics include the Norway shooting, Nadia Comaneci, R.L Stine, Haruki Murakami, Gloria Allred, welfare-to-work programs, death row, eating disorders & Saved By the Bell!

Riese July 27, 2012 15 Comments
Book Features Visual Art

Stories from the Subway: Visit the Underground New York Public Library

If you like books and street photography, UNYPL is going to be your new happy place.

Vanessa July 27, 2012 9 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Going For The Gold

We want to dress you up in our love.

carrie July 27, 2012 8 Comments
Geekery

Rooster Teeth Expo Hosts Panel of Lady Weirdos from YouTube

“I want girls to be awkward and funny and weird and think about being a girl in a different way than shopping and putting on makeup.” -Grace Helbig

Brittani July 27, 2012 8 Comments
Food and Drink

Get Toasted: Rachel Maddow Cocktail Recipes

Bringing even more ways to think about Rachel Maddow while drinking into your life.

Hansen July 27, 2012 17 Comments
Music

Artist Spotlight: THEESatisfaction

“Hat tips to both of them for getting a bunch of half-drunk festival-goers to dance along to lyrics about black lesbian identity politics.” – Pitchfork. “Meet my new favorite band.” – Autostraddle

Cara July 27, 2012 11 Comments
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Fundraising Update #1: Autostraddle Raises 40K In 21 Hours, Still Has 44 Fun-Filled Days Ahead

BASE GOAL MET. Now let’s see what we can do with the next 44 days!

the team July 27, 2012 103 Comments
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