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Politics + Activism

Michigan Passes Bill Saying It’s OK to Not Treat Gay Clients, Because Religious Freedom

The Julea Ward Freedom Of Conscience Act says that students of counseling don’t have to provide any services that conflict with their religious beliefs, which can include treating gay clients.

Rachel June 19, 2012 46 Comments
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Judge a Book By Her Cover: Queer Ladies Speed Dating at Strand!

An alarmingly relevant speed dating experience for queer ladies in NYC.

phoenix June 19, 2012 22 Comments
Book Features

Emily Dickinson At Last Call, and Other Delightful Drunk Texts

Rachel’s Team Pick: Drunk texts from Sappho!

Rachel June 19, 2012 6 Comments
Issues LGBT History

The Lesbian Herstory Archives: A Constant Affirmation That You Exist

“I wish that people thought of it as a place to come on a Saturday afternoon, because it is important and it’s special. It’s not just about the things. It’s about having this home.”

Vanessa June 19, 2012 30 Comments
Movie News & Trailers

Baby Lu: Queer Coming of Age Film Needs Your Support

“Growing up with my own mountain man father presented an array of experiences and challenges, which came to a head when I entered my teens and even more so when I realized I was gay.”

Emelina Minero June 19, 2012 7 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama Speaks For LGBT Pride Month, Doesn’t Counsel Patience

“And as long as I have the privilege of being your President, I promise you, you won’t just have a friend in the White House, you will have a fellow advocate.”

Rachel June 18, 2012 8 Comments
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Get Baked: Empanada Extravaganza (With Video!)

For these empanadas, you will need: One badass WingFemme wearing only a bra, alcohol and hot oil in a pan.

gabby June 18, 2012 30 Comments
Lesbian Sex

NY Mag’s Queer Poly Lady Sex Diarist Has A Lot Of Actual Sex, Goes There

“I keep asking her for more, more, more, until her fist is 98 percent inside of me. I’m not happy with myself for not being able to take the last 2 percent.”

Riese June 18, 2012 24 Comments
Money + Work

Broke as F*ck: The Lifestyle Guide

With the right strategies and the right recipes, I’m gonna make it.

Carmen June 18, 2012 86 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Real L Word Season 3: New Video and Imagery Are Very Shiny And Weird

The good news is that the same voiceover artist who did the “Who Killed Jenny” promos is still employed by Showtime.

Riese June 18, 2012 53 Comments
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Autostraddle Air Mail Is Coming Soon To An Inbox Near You

Like really soon, I promise you.

Laura June 18, 2012 51 Comments
Issues LGBT History

The Very Lesbian Life of Miss Anne Lister

“I give you a selection of the extremely gay life of Miss Anne Lister, a contemporary of Jane Austen and a precursor to Shane McCutcheon.”

Laura L June 18, 2012 29 Comments
Music

Artist Spotlight: Exitmusic

The lesbian from Boardwalk Empire sings in an awesome band.

Jess G. June 18, 2012 6 Comments
Issues LGBT History

15 Ways To Spot A Lesbian According To Some Really Old Medical Journals

“Has a firmness to her walk, a long step, and a rather heavy timbre to her voice.”

Riese June 17, 2012 146 Comments
LGBT Pride Queer Fashion

Pride Fashion: You Do You in Rain or Shine

Pick out your gay outfit for Pride, appropriate for wind, rain, sun, or snow! (Just kidding, if there’s snow, stay home.)

Lizz June 17, 2012 35 Comments
Society + Culture

It’s A Beautiful Day In The Gayborhood This Sunday Funday

Gay people are extremely important. Seriously. Just ask other important people.

Carmen June 17, 2012 8 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants More, More, More, And Maybe Also More

This week on NSFW Sunday: the history of sexual repression, really expensive vibrators, hot sex when it’s hot out, and hands.

Guest June 17, 2012 8 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: There’s No Place Like NOLA

Hey there, Dawlin’!

Caroline June 16, 2012 69 Comments
Lesbian Weddings

Gallery: 50 Adorable Lesbian Couples Having Adorable Lesbian Weddings

I don’t even have a news peg for this.

Ryan Yates June 15, 2012 91 Comments
Society + Culture

Inequality As Seen From Outer Space

I’ll give you one chance to guess what the average salary is for the Vancouverites in this neighborhood.

Laura June 15, 2012 11 Comments
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