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Breakups First Person

How To Leave Your Husband (Because You’re a Lesbian)

Once upon a time I married a man, had kids, and realized I was a lesbian. Here’s what happened and what I wish somebody had told me at the time.

Laneia March 29, 2012 409 Comments
Music

Music Fix: Brandi Carlile, Tegan & Sara, Azealia Banks, Ladyhawke, More

Brandi and Azealia have new songs, Tegan and Sara have a studio update, Ladyhawke gives you a taste of her next album.

Crystal March 29, 2012 12 Comments
Book Features

Adrienne Rich is Dead

“She died / a famous woman / denying // her wounds / denying // her wounds / came / from the same source as her power.”

Riese March 28, 2012 50 Comments
Movie Features

I See White People: “Hunger Games” and a Brief History of Cultural Whitewashing

“Our national brain trust of semi-literate racist teenagers is not pleased with some casting choices in the newly released Hunger Games movie.”

Jezebel March 28, 2012 91 Comments
Travel

Dinah Shore Weekend 2012: What You Should Do There

Are you going to Dinah Shore? Well, so is Brittani and the cast of Unicorn Plan-It! Here’s the scoop on what you should do to maximize your weekend, including a special Haviland Stillwell Mixer at Mango.

Riese March 28, 2012 15 Comments
First Person Issues

Everything Happens Elsewhere: Northern Ireland in the Nineties

“Things seemed so big out there and we were just waiting for life to begin properly. I felt electric with anticipation.”

Nine March 28, 2012 40 Comments
Politics + Activism

Government Moves to Recognize Gay Couples at Border, Sanctity of Traditional Customs Procedure Hangs in the Balance

The Department of Homeland Security’s plans to make travel easier for gay U.S. couples prompts questions about the future of LGBT legislation.

Laura March 28, 2012 7 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: So You Struck Out

Did you strike out? Yeah, it happens.

Brittani March 28, 2012 32 Comments
TV News & Trailers

VIDEO! Downton Arby’s: Lady Mary Crawley With A Side Of Curly Fries

Hands down totes Downton Arby’s.

Riese March 27, 2012 8 Comments
Straddleverse

Autostraddle A-Team T-Shirts Are Back & 2012 Calendars Are Only Ten Bucks!

A-Team T-Shirts are back! Get ’em while they’re hot!

Riese March 27, 2012 25 Comments
Book Features

Watch Rachel Maddow on Letterman, Listen to Her on Fresh Air, Then Win a Copy of “Drift!”

Win a signed copy of Rachel Maddow’s new book!

Rachel March 27, 2012 87 Comments
TV News & Trailers

VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Season Two Is Coming, Get On It!

Everybody’s favorite lesbian webseries, “Unicorn Plan-It,” is gearing up for a very special Season Two!

Riese March 27, 2012 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

REVEALED: NOM’s Deplorable, Racist Tactics For Beating Gay Marriage

NOM’s shocking internal documents have been made public, includes gems like: “The strategic goal of this project is to drive a wedge between gays and blacks—two key Democratic constituencies.”

Rachel March 27, 2012 30 Comments
Issues Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque: hard to pronounce, impossible to spell, easy to love.

Anita Dolce Vita March 27, 2012 59 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Newtown Girls Episode 3: The Justin Bieber Look

Baby baby baby.

Crystal March 27, 2012 7 Comments
Hair

50 Queer Women with Outrageously Good Hair

In which we finally figure out what a “lesbian haircut” looks like.

Lizz March 26, 2012 100 Comments
Camp Travel

Call For Submissions: “On Camp” and More Queer Girl City Guides

We need more city guides! Also, our April theme is “On Camp”!

Riese March 26, 2012 95 Comments
Geekery Pets & Animals

Eleven Things You Wish You Knew About Honeybees

Honey honey up in the trees/ Fields of flowers deep in his dreams/ Lead them out to sea by the east/ Honey honey food for the bees

Laura March 26, 2012 52 Comments
Politics + Activism

Washington Town Grapples with Why Openly Gay Teen Rafael Morelos Committed Suicide

In January, another openly gay teen took his own life.

Rachel March 26, 2012 15 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: Dinah!

The soundtrack to your Dinah Shore weekend.

Alice March 26, 2012 19 Comments
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