Queer Girl City Guide: Seattle, Washington
It rains a lot here, which means the girls are extra wet.
Kreayshawn Comes Out In GQ As “Bisexual, But Not That Bisexual”
“I’ve dated girls, and I’ve liked girls. But they’re usually straight girls, so it never works out. I’m not THAT gay, so I don’t have the energy to convince someone else to be gay, you know?”
5 Of My Favorite Women Human Rights Activists for International Women’s Day
“To push for peace is ultimately a personal sacrifice, for leadership is not easy. It is born of a passion, and it is a commitment.”
Music Fix: Fiona Apple, Beach House, The Temper Trap, and More
I have 23 words for you.
If You Could Be Any Type of Cereal In The World, What Would You Be?
This is really important.
Oh, But To Be A Queer In Sicily
When the water is turquoise and the sun is out and the coastline is spectacular, politics don’t seem necessary.
Romney and Santorum’s Big Super Tuesday Out
Romney kind of won some things, but not enough things that we can really say he “won a thing.”
“Wastelander Panda” is Created by Gay Women and Also About a Panda
We can give the world this gift together, y’know.
Queer Girl City Guide: Brighton, UK
“It’s the Peter Pan of cities.”
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.