New Year’s OPEN THREAD: What We’ll Leave in 2011
While everybody is deciding what they’re going to do in 2012, we tell some things / thoughts / feelings / behaviors of 2011 to go fuck themselves.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: Lisbeth Salander by Any Other Name
A review of the American remake, in which we decide that if you want to test your gaydar, bring up Noomi Rapace vs. Rooney Mara in a bar.
Arizona Judge Rules Mexican-American Studies Illegal, Is Horrible and Wrong
I can’t believe this is real and I’m not actually trapped in a George Orwell book.
New Years Eve Fashion Part Three: Watching The Ball Drop At Home
Just because you’re staying home doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look your most awesome. Check out this New Year’s Eve fashion advice for homebodies.
Pro-Gay Vote Might Be Democrats’ Secret Weapon in 2012 Election
The Republicans have already decided that they don’t need the gays for the 2012 election, but Obama may feel differently.
Things I Read That I Love #7
This week we’ll travel to North Korea, but also to Portland! Topics include oxy addiction, the NBA, wax museums and murder/suicide!
Women’s Magazine Profile of a Normal Girl
Brittani’s Team Pick: “She has two movies out. They are Troop Beverly Hills and Inception. Both are from Netflix and both have been sitting on her desk for six months.”
It’s Time For Hey! Did You See That Comment? Friday
It’s the last comment awards of the year!
Lesbians Wonder Why We Don’t Have Our Own Grindr, Must Settle For Words With Friends
We’re here. We’re queer. And we have iPhones.
I Am Alike: A Nigerian Boi’s Reflection on ‘Pariah’
“I remember holding my breath during pivotal scenes in the movie. I wondered nervously if my brother saw then the direct parallels to his own sister’s life.”
The 2011 Autostraddle Music Awards
Bon Iver was one of the best albums of the year, said the Internet.
Also.Also.Also: More Crazy Shit Happening With Gay People All Over the World
Richard Nixon had a gay boyfriend, you can get hitched in Cancun, the KKK = the gays, and other things we need to tell you about urgently.
New Year’s Eve Fashion Part Two: Maybe You Should Rock a Bow Tie
Are you scared of New Year’s Eve? Do you have/want an awesome bow tie to wear? Let’s talk about that.
In 2011, We Won Some Things: 10 Triumphant Moments In LGBT Rights
So many things happened this year that weren’t terrible!
Sarcasm is Better for Your Brain Than Sincerity
“Scientists who have monitored the electrical activity of the brains of test subjects exposed to sarcastic statements have found that brains have to work harder to understand sarcasm.” I think we can all agree this is welcome news.
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.