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Issues Visual Art

Artist Spotlight: Bex Freund Paints Life, Death, and the In-Between

“Walking through silent-movie city streets, my thoughts often turn to the many processes that I can’t personally perceive directly, the layers of invisibly embedded systems beneath the surface of the observable world.”

Rachel February 24, 2012 5 Comments
Society + Culture

Au Revoir à Mademoiselle

The French government is finally getting rid of its “Miss”.

Laura February 24, 2012 46 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

Read a F*cking Book: Sylvia Traymore Morrison’s ‘Almost There, Almost’

This book promises you two things: it was written by a funny person and it was written by a great person. You can’t go wrong.

Carmen February 24, 2012 4 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Still Excited About Camp

And will be until 2056.

Laura February 24, 2012 11 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #14: Your Lucky Day

Today’s topics include audiobooks, long-distance running, exotic pets, murder, Steve Jobs and plagiarism!

Riese February 24, 2012 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

Prop 8 Undergoes Another Review, Not Going To Supreme Court Just Yet

Just kidding, we have to wait even longer before Prop 8 goes to the Supreme Court.

Rachel February 23, 2012 13 Comments
Gender

This Transphobic UK Ad Will Enrage, Hopefully Inspire You to Combat Cissexism

Ending cissexism starts with you and me.

annika February 23, 2012 100 Comments
Literature

J.K. Rowling Is Writing A New Book, Try Not To Pee Your Pants

THESE LETTERS ARE NOT CAPITAL ENOUGH TO ACCURATELY CONVEY MY EXCITEMENT.

Intern Grace February 23, 2012 54 Comments
Music

Music Fix: Metric, Fiona Apple, Sia

Metric announce their new record, Fiona Apple and tUnE-yArDs announce their new tour dates, and Sia denounces her pop stardom.

Crystal February 23, 2012 27 Comments
Issues Visual Art

Artist Attack! Maya Deren Made Her Films With What Hollywood Spent on Lipstick

I think that she and her second husband Alexander Hammid, deserve 1944’s Lesbian Couple of the Year Award for their collaboration on “The Private Life of a Cat,”

Celia February 23, 2012 6 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars 221 Recap: Breaking The Code And My Heart

In which Emily calls Maya at least 5,000 times and Spencer gets sloshed.

Riese February 22, 2012 29 Comments
Community

Autostraddle Live! Come See Me Talk About Stuff in Chicago Next Week!

University of Chicago’s “Queers & Associates” have invited me to stand in front of people and say things on Thursday, March 1st!

Riese February 22, 2012 48 Comments
Issues Visual Art

Artist Attack! Kara Walker Blends History with Fantasy, Makes You Fantastically Uncomfortable

Kara Walker fills rooms with larger than life cutouts depicting scenes of power, racism, misogyny and sexuality. She might just be your new hero.

Lizz February 22, 2012 24 Comments
Society + Culture

Villanova Redacts Gay Performer’s Invite ‘Cause He’s Gay and They’re Catholic

“This is not my first time at the dance… It’s clearly homophobia and panic.”

Rachel February 22, 2012 15 Comments
Issues Movie Lists

Art House Attack! – 12 Great Movies About Art

Films on this list star actors such as Lili Taylor, David Bowie, Cookie Monster, Will Smith and Shane.

Riese February 22, 2012 20 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Michael K. Williams Says Bring Marriage Equality to Maryland or Omar Will Come At You

Rachel’s Team Pick: When Omar has something to say, you had better listen.

Rachel February 22, 2012 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

This Is A Gay Marriage Roundup: New Jersey, Maryland and Minnesota Edition

“We are encouraging the civil rights of all citizens of the state and are against being signaled out or targeted by a particular constitutional amendment or legislative action.”

Rachel February 21, 2012 15 Comments
Gender Queer Fashion

Dressing Rooms: Legal, Physical and Emotional

Anita Dolce Vita from dapperQ helps you navigate the potentially problematic world of retail dressing rooms.

dapperq February 21, 2012 46 Comments
Issues Visual Art

Art Attack! Feminist Fan Tees: Action Heroine Edition

Pop culture’s most badass feminists, wielding weapons on screen printed organic t-shirts. Everybody wins!

Ana Iti February 21, 2012 23 Comments
Comedy

DeAnne Smith and The Hook Up

“She was probably going to kick me out. No, she was probably going to call the police. I was going to jail. I was definitely going to jail.”

D February 21, 2012 64 Comments
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