Thirteen 8-bit Chiptune Music Covers to Make Your Day Nerdier
Have you had your daily dose of video-game-music inspired covers of songs by Tegan and Sara and The Cure? Here you go.
Columbia Decries Barnard’s Dumb Man-Stealing Lesbian Sluts’ Success Snagging Obama For Grad Speech
When I heard that President Obama would be speaking at my school, Barnard, and not at his Alma Mater across the street, I knew that outrage would ensue. And it has.
Agreement on Anoka-Hennepin Lawsuit Ends “Neutrality Policy,” Gives Hope
“Teachers may affirm the dignity and self-worth of students and any protected characteristics of students, such as being LGBT, without running afoul of any district policy.”
Get These Playing Cards, Support Feminist Artists & Musicians
Alex’s Team Pick: I’d like to bring your attention to a project that you may want to support the existence of — Feminist Playing Cards! The deck will feature custom illustrations of 52 feminist musicians drawn by 14 feminist artists.
Rush Limbaugh Screws Himself Over Talking About Sex
In which Rush Limbaugh is just as wrong as one could possibly be.
Conservatives Lash Out Against Lesbian Mayor For Being a Lesbian, Promoting Equality
“Well, I’m the mayor of Houston first, but I’m still a lesbian. And I care.”
Hear Julia Nunes’ New Album, ‘Settle Down’
Intern Grace’s Team Pick: If you like bouncy ukulele music and feelings, it is possible that you will love this album so much you want to take it on a pizza date and let it order as many toppings as it wants.
However, These Celebrity Responses to Kirk Cameron Are F*cking Hilarious (UPDATE: Kirk Responds!)
“I’m getting him some new books. The Old Testament simply can’t be expected to explain everything.” #noh8 (Also: Kirk Cameron responds, plays the victim, surprise)
Kate Leth Draws Comics, Knows What We Want: The Autostraddle Interview
Queer comic artist Kate Leth (of Kate or Die! fame) talks about drawing, women, drawing women, and why filthy comics are the most fun. Also, she made a sexy drawing just for you!
Listicle: If You Give A Vegan A Cover Song
“Neutral Soymilk Hotel.”
Barry Obama’s Transgender Nanny Tells Her Story, Breaks Your Heart
The AP tracked down Barack Obama’s former nanny and found her living in the slums of Jakarta where she presents as male to avoid being killed, abused or beaten.
They Like Us, They Really Like Us: Future Looks Better Than Ever For Gay Marriage
Maybe we’ve finally reached the point where there’s no turning back on the road towards marriage equality.
9 Underrated Kristin Chenoweth Performances That Are Not From Wicked or Glee
Kristin Chenoweth is on the TV show “GCB,” which means I have an excuse to talk about her.
Queer Girl City Guide: Portland, Oregon
“And yes, every day in this Queer Mecca is like an episode of Portlandia.”
Playlist: Just A Girl In The World
Songs about places. So many places to sing about, like Ohio and Carolina and Georgia and London and Nashville and New Orleans and New York and California and you’ll see! Just listen to it.
Pretty Little Liars 222 Fashioncap Plus: Father Knows The Best Dresses
Everyone on Pretty Little Liars has issues with their dads. Too bad no one channeled that anger in to a halfway decent outfit.
Get Fit: Motivating Yourself To Become a Person Who Exercises
If you want to go to the gym but don’t know how to get started or even how you’ll get yourself out the door, we’ve got a column for that.
Get Baked: Spaghetti Squash with Spaghetti Sauce
Alliteration is just the first awesome thing about this spaghetti sauce over squash.
Searching For A F*ck To Give About Kirk Cameron’s Anti-Gay Comments
GLAAD wants you to tell Growing Pains’ Kirk Cameron that he’s not your teen idol anymore after his super gross anti-gay comments on CNN.
Sunday Funday Will Have Its Pie, Eat It Too, Probably With Obama
Lesbians are “bloody brilliant” and we’re going to go back in time with Lindsay Lohan.