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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Kristy McNichol is Gay: Former Child Star Comes Out

After 20 years out of the public eye, the legendary tomboy actress has come out to support kids who feel bullied or different.

Riese January 7, 2012 61 Comments
Politics + Activism

Michigan’s Anti-Gay Law That Hurts Domestic Partners Meets an ACLU Lawsuit

Michigan has passed a law denying domestic partners of public employees any benefits, but the ACLU isn’t happy about it.

Rachel January 7, 2012 9 Comments
LGBT Pride Travel

Our Gay Las Vegas Adventures: Shedonism

Our one regret is that we didn’t go to any of the strip clubs that double as steakhouses. Next time, Las Vegas. Next time.

Jessica S. January 6, 2012 46 Comments
Straddleverse

It’s The First Comment Awards of the Season, The First Comment Awards of the Year

The comment awards are definitely something we’re taking with us into 2012.

Laura January 6, 2012 12 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #8

Topics include airport security, Stephen Colbert, Forever 21, Lucy Grealy and a surgeon who left his patient on the operating table to go cash his paycheck.

Riese January 6, 2012 15 Comments
Politics + Activism

Santorum Gets Booed in New Hampshire For Opposing Gays, Medical Marijuana, Happiness

Some voters in New Hampshire aren’t so into Rick Santorum’s “one man one woman” marriage idea.

Rachel January 6, 2012 29 Comments
Food and Drink

How to Drink: Whiskey

I don’t know why we haven’t done this already.

Laneia January 6, 2012 901 Comments
Health

Georgia Teaches Us How Not to Combat Childhood Obesity

Georgia’s new anti-childhood-obesity campaign uses stigma and guilt as its main players — what’s wrong with this picture?

Whitney Pow January 6, 2012 65 Comments
Politics + Activism

Fred Karger is On a Mission To Harness The GOP’s Gay Voters

Gay Jewish GOP candidate Fred Karger is hoping to be the Republican primary protest vote a la Ralph Nader. We just have to hope this ends up going our way.

Lizz January 6, 2012 4 Comments
Politics + Activism

Anthony Makk Won’t Be Deported, Can Stay In US to Care For His Husband

Anthony Makk can stay with his husband Bradford Wells in the US, at least for two more years.

Rachel January 5, 2012 14 Comments
TV Feature

Krisily Kennedy Likes Girls: The Autostraddle Interview

It all started when Krisily met a girl at a dog park who turned out to be an actress with a job on a television show where she played a character named “Shane.”

Jess January 5, 2012 272 Comments
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Lizzy Grant vs Lana Del Rey

Let’s talk about Lana Del Rey.

Ericka January 5, 2012 54 Comments
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Get Baked: Carrot Soup

Some delicious and healthy soup for your snowy winter afternoons.

Rachel January 5, 2012 14 Comments
TV News & Trailers

“Work It” Premiered and Everybody Hated It

Work It!, the worst show ever, premiered Tuesday night to mediocre ratings and critical despair. Can it please be cancelled now?

Riese January 4, 2012 86 Comments
Politics + Activism

Two Lesbian Moms Awarded Parental Rights, Almost As If Both Are Actually Parents

Two moms in Florida were awarded equal parenting rights, which is sadly actually a landmark occasion.

Rachel January 4, 2012 17 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars 214 Fashioncap Plus: Danger and Orange Jumpsuits

Pretty Little Liars returned with their much anticipated (by me) winter premiere. Also there’s a girlfight!

Lizz January 4, 2012 20 Comments
Straddleverse

Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2013: Morgan is Miss January

The revelation of the 2013 Autostraddle Calendar Girls begins with Morgan!

Robin January 4, 2012 42 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Santorum Almost Wins Iowa Caucus, But Actually Romney Does

As close as it was, and it was very close, Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucus.

Rachel January 4, 2012 46 Comments
Parenting & Family Queer Pregnancy

A.K. Summers Draws The Life And Times Of A Pregnant Butch

Jamie’s Team Pick: What to expect when you’re expecting, and identify as a butch dyke.

Jamie J. Hagen January 3, 2012 12 Comments
TV Show Recaps

2 Broke Girls and the Secret Ingredient

“2 Broke Girls” is back from winter hiatus. Max pretends to smoke a tampon because tampons are cigarettes for your vagina.

Brittani January 3, 2012 10 Comments
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