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.
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?
Queer Girl City Guide: Denver, CO
There’s no better place to be gay in the Rockies.
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!
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.
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.
A Thing You Could Make: Pies Cream Sandwiches
Laura’s Team Pick: Let’s talk about this food object.
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!
Artist Spotlight: Heathers
Dublin twins are making a splash with their infectious melodies and charming sound.
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.
Science Confirms Reading Fiction Is Making You A Better Person
A fascinating new “theory of fiction” from Stanford University!
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.”
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.
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…”
Listling Without Commentary: How You Described Your Sexual Orientation On The AS Reader Survey
“15. NOT QUEER ENOUGH”
You Should Come: July 15th Is International Autostraddle Summer Brunch Day
Brunch with Autostraddle, all over the world! Mark your calendars.
Point/Counterpoint: Welcome to the Romper Room
“If you would like to wear a romper… you should be welcome to do so within the privacy of your own home” vs. “Rompers are the way and the light.”
Megan Rapinoe Is Officially Gay, Everyone May Celebrate Accordingly
“For the record: I am gay.”
Queer Girl City Guide: Richmond, VA
“Richmond is the antithesis of everything terrible you’ve ever heard about Virginia. I can tell you in complete honesty that RVA is, hands down, one of the gayest cities in the American South.”
Anderson Cooper Officially Comes Out: “The Fact Is, I’m Gay”
“The fact is, I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.”