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Politics + Activism

DADT Is Over, Inequality for Gays and Same-Sex Couples in the Military Isn’t

DADT’s being repealed doesn’t mean that same-sex couples will be treated equally on base or off.

Rachel May 18, 2012 14 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Ready To Heat Things Up

It’s been a rainy, windy week, but the promise of the Hot 100 looming on the horizon is enough to warm things up.

Laura May 18, 2012 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

“Is This Feminist” Reveals What’s Really Problematic

“This woman is riding two dolphins, in a magical moment of pure joy, feeling like a mermaid princess surveying her kingdom in a glimmering sea chariot. IS THIS FEMINIST?”

Carmen May 18, 2012 54 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #25: Everybody Worships

Topics include my thirties, Canadian health care, women’s writing, anti-bullying programs and what the hell to do with your life according to Margaret Atwood and/or David Foster Wallace.

Riese May 18, 2012 22 Comments
Breakups

The Ten Greatest Things My (Ex)Girlfriend Ever Said to Me

“5. I’m kind of glad you still have that scar from when my dog bit you.”

Elizabeth Victoria Aldrich May 18, 2012 40 Comments
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Get Baked: Fava Bean Falafel

Falafel is for lovers.

Rachel May 18, 2012 12 Comments
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UW Study “Proves” Gaydar, Fails To Acknowledge Reality

As if you haven’t been told “But you don’t LOOK gay”/”You look SO gay” enough times already.

Laura May 17, 2012 71 Comments
Comedy

My Drunk Kitchen Makes Macaroni With My Daily Grace

It’s a Hannah Hart explosion! Not that kind of explosion.

Intern Grace May 17, 2012 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

Violence Against Women Act Doesn’t Include LGBT Protections; White House Disapproves

Republicans may have succeeded in making sure the Violence Against Women Act doesn’t have any protections for LGBT people — unless Obama vetoes it.

Rachel May 17, 2012 11 Comments
The Scene

You Should Go: Dyke March NYC Photoshoot

Carmen’s Team Pick: If you’re wondering where all the lesbians will be this Sunday in the NYC metropolitan area, I have the answer.

Carmen May 17, 2012 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

Jane Lynch and Rachel Maddow Switch Seats and Discuss Gay Marriage

Rachel and Jane dish about gay media representation and gay marriage on The Rachel Maddow Show. So this is basically relevant to every interest you’ve ever had, ever.

Riese May 17, 2012 20 Comments
Community

T(OUR) Magazine Wants Your Experiences, Stories, Submissions

Rachel’s Team Pick: Look, a new queer literary magazine for you to submit to!

Rachel May 17, 2012 4 Comments
Camp

A-Camp Recap Day #4: The One With All The Feelings

This is basically a snack-pack of camp recap — we’ve got a Sunday rundown, cabin photos, heaps of memories and final feelings and a little essay situation! Maybe even an announcement of some kind.

Riese May 16, 2012 159 Comments
Society + Culture

Five Years of Zanele Muholi’s Photos of LGBT Lives in Africa Stolen From Her Apartment

“I’ve dedicated my entire life to documenting queer lives. I wanted to make sure I document (LGBTI) lives. All my major projects are gone.”

Jamie J. Hagen May 16, 2012 24 Comments
Politics + Activism

Sarah McBride: The Autostraddle Interview

If you’ve been reading about Sarah McBride elsewhere on the Internet, you may already have realized that when she came out, the world cracked open. Or at least it shook.

Carmen May 16, 2012 25 Comments
Poetry and Fiction

A Poem: A Guide To Words

“It’s like diet-cunt, because cunt is the Queen Bitch.”

Elizabeth Victoria Aldrich May 16, 2012 50 Comments
Community Crafts & DIY Projects

Faraway Friends With Pens: A Look At Letters And Notes

What do you do when you love people who live far away? You break out your best stationery and write a friendship into existence, obviously.

Emily May 16, 2012 92 Comments
Music

Ani Difranco Wants Your Videos For Her New Song “Mariachi”

“Let’s get this party started, let’s squeeze the lime.”

Jamie J. Hagen May 16, 2012 14 Comments
Straddleverse

Listling Without Commentary: People You Geniuses Voted For in the Autostraddle Hot 100

It’s gonna be a big night for Olivia Benson, That Hot Femme Bartender and Ali Defranco!

Riese May 15, 2012 92 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama, Gay Marriage and America One Week Later

President Obama announced he supports same-sex marriage, and then what happened?

Rachel May 15, 2012 22 Comments
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