End Times Approach For LGBT Newsweekly, Gay Bookstore and Feminist Bookstore
Hard times for Portland’s Just Out Newsmagazine, Toronto’s Glad Day’s bookstore and Minneapolis’ True Colors Bookstore.
The Hardest Part of Breaking Up Is Getting Rid of Your Stuff
Rachel’s Team Pick: Finally, something to do with all your ex’s stuff.
New Year’s Eve Fashion Part One: What To Wear That’s Not A Suit Or Tie
New Year’s Eve is almost here and I’ve got some thoughts on this epic night of fashion. Today: Pants But Not A Suit Or Tie Look!
Anti-Gay Bigots Have Big Plans for 2012, Like Repealing Gay Marriage in NH
In which voting for anti-gay politicians is followed by voting for anti-gay laws.
Get Baked: Cauliflower with Sage and Lemon
Cauliflower with sage and lemon is a complete reversal of everything I thought was possible in the world of plain white vegetables.
Top 10 Fictional Lesbian, Bisexual and Otherwise-Inclined Ladies of 2011
Your favorite fictional queer ladies of the year, from a very unscientific survey.
People Pissed Off About Not Getting What They Wanted For Christmas #FML
“I hate how my mom has to ruin christmas by getting everyone stupid gifts..where the hell is the iphone i asked for?! bitch!”
You Need Help: Four Special Questions
Straight BFF wins Straight Girl of the Year Award, we discuss vulvas, strap-ons and your girlfriend’s flaws. With special bonus feelings from MKO and Riese!
America Now More Pro-Equality, But Not More Pro-Choice: Figuring Out What Gays Did Right In 2011
There were huge strides for the queer community this year, while we lost ground for reproductive rights. What made the difference, and how can we make more progress on both fronts in 2012?
Listling Without Commentary: Responses From AS Writers to “What Was Your Best X-Mas Gift Ever?”
“A used, tag-less shopping bag from the ’80s wrapped in an empty used candy box wrapped in trash.”
Ab-Fab Is Back To Your Television in January And To Your Internet Viewing Device Now
Intern Bren’s Team Pick: Edina’s still a questionable mother, Patsy’s still on drugs, Granny’s still a klepto, but Saffy has a girlfriend! Well, maybe.
“Pariah” Just Might Change The World: The Autostraddle Interviews
“Pariah” is the first mainstream American film about an African-American lesbian, and it’s really fucking good. You can watch our interview videos and read some words about it inside this post.
Russia’s Gay Revolution, As Seen by An American Abroad
“Friends at home are asking me what’s going on with all the protests… I never know what to say.”
10 Crazy Cheap Things You Could Get Today Without Getting Off Your Ass
This article exists primarily for me to tell you about Dr.Quinn and Head Massagers.
“Some Girls Like Superheroes”: Riley Knows What’s Up About Gender and Marketing
It’s the day after Christmas and last night your family said weird things to you and maybe even made you super sad / frustrated / confused. You deserve this.
We’re So F*cking Brilliant: Autostraddle’s Best of 2011 Year-End Megapost
We’ve written 2,020 posts so far this year! Which were the best? Which were the most popular? The editors pick everybody else’s best posts and SO MUCH MORE!
NSFW Sunday Wants to Kiss You Under the Mistletoe, Next to the Menorah
Welcome to NSFW Lesbosexy Holiday Sunday! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Weekend!
It’s Sunday Funday Even If You Don’t Celebrate Christmas, Because You’re Wearing A Cute Sweater
Ho, ho, ho, y’all.
Christmakwanzakah Open Thread: Well, Happy Holigays Bitches
Merry Happy Festival of Things That People Either Believe In or Don’t! Let’s talk some shit out, yeah? a/s/l?
Rachel Maddow Is As Dreamy As You’d Expect In Her Interview With Slate
Rachel Maddow is the shining star in the room for an interview with Slate. Have I mentioned I love Rachel Maddow?