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Queer Fashion Shopping

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
Music

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
Music

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
Movie Reviews

“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
Coming Out Community

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
Gender

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
Comedy Travel

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
NSFW Sunday

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This week on NSFW Sunday: erotic hand signalling, outdated traditions, sexy indie rock girls, and the “Trans Women Safer Sex Guide.”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

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
Playlists

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
TV Show Recaps

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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The Comment Awards Are Gay And Bisexual, For The Record

This week featured famous people coming out times 3, pies cream sandwiches, rompers, and also BRUNCH.

Lemon July 6, 2012 9 Comments
Straddleverse

Listlings Without Commentary: 21 Words You Invented And 15 Weird Words You Chose To Describe Autostraddle

“12. pantidisestablishmentarianism”

Riese July 6, 2012 50 Comments
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TV News & Trailers

Teevee Fix: Glee’s S4 Plans for Santana, Paige’s Return To Pretty Little Liars & Haviland On Single Ladies

News on Season Four of Glee, new photos of Emily and Paige in menswear on PLL, and out lesbian actress Haviland Stillwell keeps popping up in “Single Ladies.”

Riese July 6, 2012 36 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: Saratoga Springs, NY

“Saratoga lacks the frenzied bustle of a big city, but it’s somehow both lively and laid-back at the same time. It is the epitome of the quintessential northeastern town: easy-going, liberal and gay-friendly.”

Katie July 6, 2012 21 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Things I Read That I Love #32: I’m Collecting You

Topics include book collecting, secret shopping, body image, the value of a college education and so much more!

Riese July 6, 2012 17 Comments
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