Willow Smith’s “I Am Me” Video Will Melt Your Heart
Also, she has an adorable new look, you guys!
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.
“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.”
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.”
DIY Beauty Bar: Wax On, Wax Off
This caramel’s for your legs, not your mouth.
Get Baked: Let’s Go On A Picnic, Part II
Let’s have a picnic!
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.
20 Things About Stickering I Learned On My International Stickering Adventure
7. It is impossible to sticker a moving bicycle cab.
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This week on NSFW Sunday: erotic hand signalling, outdated traditions, sexy indie rock girls, and the “Trans Women Safer Sex Guide.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Do You Even Better With Autostraddle Merch
Get ready for the dark days of winter with survival gear from the Auto-Store.
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.
Listlings Without Commentary: 21 Words You Invented And 15 Weird Words You Chose To Describe Autostraddle
“12. pantidisestablishmentarianism”
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.”
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.”
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!
Cute DIY Bookshelves Are the Best Thing to Happen to Books Since Reading
Rachel’s Team Pick: You can never have too many books or ways to organize them.