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First Person Issues

I Was A Baby Queer at Bible Camp

“The summer after I turned thirteen, I decided that exactly two things needed to happen in order for my life to matter: I needed Rosie Collins to like me, and I needed my parents to send me to Bible Camp.”

Lemon May 8, 2012 35 Comments
Queer Fashion

Seventeen and Vogue Magazine Have Issues, Like Body Image Issues

Maybe one day, Vogue will publish a spread called “You Do You.”

Carmen May 7, 2012 21 Comments
Politics + Activism

New York Works for GENDA and Gender Identity Workplace Protection

Now that marriage equality has passed in New York state, one organization is turning its attention towards gender identity protection in the workplace.

Rachel May 7, 2012 3 Comments
Politics + Activism

Joe Biden Goes Rogue With Same-Sex Marriage Support

Joe Biden finished “evolving” a long time ago, it seems.

Riese May 7, 2012 26 Comments
TV Lists

Top 10 Santana & Brittany Glee Musical Numbers

What if Glee had no dialogue, just music and lesbians? Then it’d be just like this post.

Riese May 7, 2012 69 Comments
Camp

Top 10 Lies You Told to Get to A-Camp

Long as I gets to the womens, who cares about the truth?

gabby May 7, 2012 94 Comments
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Lip Service Episode 203 Recap: Shagathon

In Episode 203, Lip Service is mostly back to its old self. But quick, name the central character! You had to think for a minute, right?

scribegrrrl May 6, 2012 69 Comments
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Sunday Funday Opposes Amendment 1, Likes A Sexy Mechanic

Can we pause and enjoy our reunion right now?

Carmen May 6, 2012 13 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants to Show and Tell

Topics include beautiful labias, posing nude while feminist, handling bad sex, naked celebrities, a ‘zine about sex with trans women and so much more!

Riese May 6, 2012 51 Comments
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Playlist: A-Camp Dance Party, Revisited

Wish you were here / there!

carlytron May 5, 2012 44 Comments
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NYC Rock Camp Director Karla Schickele Is Badass: The Autostraddle Interview

“I guess the only person who shouldn’t come to rock camp is the person who’s dead set against supporting other people. That wouldn’t really jive with us.”

Vanessa May 5, 2012 12 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #23: A Very Famous Jersey Number

This week’s topics include serial killers who drive trucks, the armpit of America, the self-esteem of teenage girls, Lorrie Moore, the mirror and couponing!

Riese May 4, 2012 21 Comments
Geekery

Star Wars Gear for Star Wars Day!

Today is Star Wars Day which I guess is as good a reason as any to show you some things I want.

Lizz May 4, 2012 34 Comments
Issues Playlists

Rock n’ Roll Camp: Volunteering Is The Purest Form of Awesome

“I didn’t know where all the people like me were, or how I would even talk to them if I saw one in the wild. All of that changed during the training session for first-time Rock Camp volunteers.”

Morgan May 4, 2012 15 Comments
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The Comment Awards Are Having All The Feelings

Everyone loves everybody. Seriously.

Laura May 4, 2012 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

Violence Against Women Act May Be Stripped of LGBT Protections Because of Awful Republicans

The Violence Against Women Act was going to be updated to include protections for gay people, undocument immigrants, and Native American communities, but House Republicans are doing their best to make sure it isn’t.

Rachel May 4, 2012 19 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee 318 Recap: Choke-a-Joke

This week on Glee, Kurt’s gold pants won and everybody else lost.

Riese May 3, 2012 93 Comments
Society + Culture

Loving Lesbian Family in JC Penney Catalogue Elicits More Whining from One Million Moms

It’s One Million Moms versus JCPenney… again.

Carmen May 3, 2012 46 Comments
The Scene

The Calendar Girls Art Show: It’s A Real Thing And A Big Deal And You Should Go!

Long Island City’s artists are having a party and you’re invited.

Laura May 3, 2012 17 Comments
Sports

Megan Rapinoe Is Probably Gay, Should Call You Maybe

Intern Grace’s Team Pick: “We’re out there.”

Intern Grace May 3, 2012 58 Comments
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