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Holigays

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 team December 31, 2011 178 Comments
Rooney Mara in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Movie Reviews

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. 

Ryan Yates December 31, 2011 82 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Whitney Pow December 31, 2011 35 Comments
Queer Fashion

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.

Lizz December 30, 2011 24 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Rachel December 30, 2011 14 Comments
Literature

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!

Riese December 30, 2011 21 Comments
Comedy

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.”

Brittani December 30, 2011 17 Comments
Straddleverse

It’s Time For Hey! Did You See That Comment? Friday

It’s the last comment awards of the year!

Laura December 30, 2011 5 Comments
Geekery

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.

Brittani December 30, 2011 71 Comments
Movie Reviews

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.”

Spectra Speaks December 30, 2011 85 Comments
Music

The 2011 Autostraddle Music Awards

Bon Iver was one of the best albums of the year, said the Internet.

Lindsay Eanet December 30, 2011 39 Comments
Society + Culture

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.

Riese December 29, 2011 25 Comments
Queer Fashion

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.

Lizz December 29, 2011 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

In 2011, We Won Some Things: 10 Triumphant Moments In LGBT Rights

So many things happened this year that weren’t terrible!

the team December 29, 2011 20 Comments
Geekery

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.

Brittani December 29, 2011 13 Comments
Book Features

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.

Carmen December 29, 2011 8 Comments
Breakups

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.

Rachel December 29, 2011 32 Comments
Queer Fashion

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!

Lizz December 28, 2011 51 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Laura December 28, 2011 23 Comments
Recipes

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.

Ryan Yates December 28, 2011 7 Comments
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