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8 Creative Ways To “Hang Out” With Far-Away Friends

Are you Here and your friends Elsewhere? Maybe have a Skype movie date, a group blog, send a few postcards — the possibilities are endless.

Whitney Pow July 10, 2012 40 Comments
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Abby Wambach is Naked in This Video

What more do you want from me

Brittani July 10, 2012 18 Comments
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“Common Gender” Brings A Queer Love Story to Bollywood

After Noman Robin witnessed the public beating of a transgender woman for using the women’s toilet in a shopping mall, he decided to something about it, Bollywood-style.

A.E. Osworth July 10, 2012 19 Comments
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True Confessions of a Queer Lisa Frank Enthusiast

“I’m all about Lisa Frank right now because of what she means to my understanding of gender, sexuality, and the fluid nature of both.”

Kate July 10, 2012 58 Comments
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A Worthy Throwback: Nicki Minaj Takes on Sexism, Does Makeup

Carmen’s Team Pick: It was July 6, 2012. It was just another day on UpWorthy. And then, there was Nicki Minaj.

Carmen July 10, 2012 14 Comments
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The Hottest Summer Swim Boyshorts for the Hottest Summer Bois and Grrrls

Fourteen of my absolute favorite boyshorts. Now we can all dress like the cast of Blue Crush!

Lizz July 10, 2012 31 Comments
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Willow Smith’s “I Am Me” Video Will Melt Your Heart

Also, she has an adorable new look, you guys!

Lemon July 9, 2012 54 Comments
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Artist Spotlight: Sally Whitwell

An out Aussie classical pianist whose three-part album tribute to her favourite film characters is as interesting as it sounds.

Crystal July 9, 2012 8 Comments
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“United in Anger” Shares History of ACT UP Through Original Footage

“The birth and life of the AIDS activist movement from the perspective of the people in the trenches.”

gabby July 9, 2012 11 Comments
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People in Glass Closets: Anderson Cooper and Straight Responses to Coming Out

When heterosexuals ask, “why does Anderson Cooper have to come out as gay,” I reply: “because you do not have to come out as heterosexual.”

tiger beatdown July 9, 2012 33 Comments
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DIY Beauty Bar: Wax On, Wax Off

This caramel’s for your legs, not your mouth.

Laura July 9, 2012 14 Comments
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Get Baked: Let’s Go On A Picnic, Part II

Let’s have a picnic!

the team July 9, 2012 11 Comments
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NY Daily News Tells Story Of Accused Transgender Maid In Most Offensive Manner Possible

The headline is “Transgender Hotel Maid Busted For Groping Teen Boy” — but the headline isn’t even the worst part! It gets so much worse, and so transphobic and so awful. Really it does.

Riese July 8, 2012 96 Comments
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20 Things About Stickering I Learned On My International Stickering Adventure

7. It is impossible to sticker a moving bicycle cab.

Lizz July 8, 2012 35 Comments
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NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Sending You Signals

This week on NSFW Sunday: erotic hand signalling, outdated traditions, sexy indie rock girls, and the “Trans Women Safer Sex Guide.”

Guest July 8, 2012 13 Comments
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Sunday Funday Is Gonna Be A Big Star

This week, I bring you positive feelings about the justice system – which is rare – and other feelings that are all somehow happy, optimistic, and brief at the same time.

Carmen July 8, 2012 24 Comments
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Playlist: For Queers by Queers

From Detroit to NOLA to NYC, there are gay, bisexual, lesbian, trans, and queer artists who are making seriously awesome stuff everywhere, so let’s give them their due.

Rachel July 7, 2012 8 Comments
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Why You Need To See “Beasts of the Southern Wild”

“I see that I am a little piece of a big, big universe, and that makes it right.”

Lemon July 7, 2012 29 Comments
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Pretty Little Liars 304 Recap: Birds of a Feather Take Charge Together

The Liars finally start confronting people and asking the hard questions. More importantly, Maya’s cousin shows up and wants to get all up in Emily’s pants. We’re upset about this.

Lizz July 6, 2012 40 Comments
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Do You Even Better With Autostraddle Merch

Get ready for the dark days of winter with survival gear from the Auto-Store.

Laura July 6, 2012 35 Comments
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