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New York Magazine Talks About Feminism, Ms., “The Lady Blogosphere”

Carolyn’s Team Pick: “Basically the piece is like How Sassy Changed my Life except in miniature, and not about Sassy.”

Ryan Yates November 1, 2011 5 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Every Single Homo-Offensive Joke From Friends Crammed Into A 50 Minute Video

Taylor’s Team Pick: Relive every single homophobic and oppressively heteronormative moment that ever aired on Friends.

taylor November 1, 2011 76 Comments
Politics + Activism

In Which DOMA Is One Step Closer to Going The Way of DADT

“We are only asking for fair and equitable treatment as a recognized family.”

Rachel October 31, 2011 12 Comments
Health

How To Have A Sober Social Life

If you’re sober, or if a friend or date is, this can cause some problems. Luckily, we have some tips for solving them.

Jezebel October 31, 2011 35 Comments
Halloween

You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: Down to the Last Minute

Thirteen awesome last-minute adorable queer costumes for your crafting pleasure. I swear, even right now, you still have time to make a hilariously awesome (Gay) Halloween costume.

Lizz October 31, 2011 40 Comments
Halloween

Gallery: 50 Sexy Vampires and Witches For a Happy Halloween

Who’s your favorite witch/vampire? Look at these hot pictures and decide for yourself. (Includes an early horror film starring Jennifer Beals)

Riese October 31, 2011 32 Comments
Geekery

Super T&A: The Problem with Starfire, DC Comics’s Controversial Superheroine

DC’s new comic series, ‘Red Hood and the Outlaws,’ reboots a beloved female character as a one-dimensional buxom sex doll. What this means for gender in comics and the girls who looked up to her (including me).

Whitney Pow October 31, 2011 63 Comments
Visual Art

The Feminist Art Base Brings the Museum to You

Have some feminist art for your Monday!

Jamie J. Hagen October 31, 2011 9 Comments
Lesbian Sex

Sleeping Around #1: “Why I’m So Easy”

“Sleeping Around: a new column documenting my sexual conquests, emotional bitch-slaps, carnal fumbles, and relationship follies.”

Cosette October 30, 2011 136 Comments
Society + Culture

Irish Independent Publishes Stupidest Anti-Gay Article of All Time

Someone published these words: “Like many, I’ve recently begun to get impatient with the endless trumpeting of gay ‘identity’, and the growing appetite for more and more rights and privileges.”

Riese October 30, 2011 47 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Sunday Knows All The Things About Getting Your Freak On

This week on NSFW Sunday: getting off with butch tops, knowing about your vagina, and the TSA.

Guest October 30, 2011 14 Comments
Society + Culture

Let’s All Be Gay Girl Scouts in the Snow This Sunday Funday

This week people are happy with their gender identity in the Girl Scouts, lesbians are becoming Prom Kings, and everyone is married and with adoption papers. Plus, there’s a multitude of animals in costume.

Carmen October 30, 2011 44 Comments
Halloween

You Still Have Time for a (Gay) Halloween Costume: Glee and Brittana, Part Two

I told you I’d be back for more Glee costumes! Check out my advice for Rachel Berry, Blaine, Mercedes, Mr. Scheuster. Best of all, there’s more Brittana!

Lizz October 29, 2011 16 Comments
Visual Art

Hyperbole and a Half Does “Adventures In Depression”

Riese’s team pick: laughing about depression!

Riese October 29, 2011 46 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Televisionary: Big Bang Theory, Community, Happy Endings and Parks and Recreation Get Spooky

More Big Bang Theory, Community, and Parks and Rec on Autostraddle — where dreams come to come true. Including Brittani’s “Horror Fiction in Seven Spooky Steps.”

Lizz October 28, 2011 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

Shocking Assault of Gay Student Captured on Video: How Do We Stop This?

“I covered myself, I shielded my body, and he just kept hitting me and nobody did anything.”

Rachel October 28, 2011 42 Comments
Community

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

It’s almost time for Halloween, All Saint’s Day, Día de los Muertos, Castanyada, and all those other holidays about death and autumn.

Laura October 28, 2011 7 Comments
Queer Fashion

In a Lesbian Fashion

Finally clothes on the runway you wouldn’t mind seeing in your closet.

Lia-Belle King October 28, 2011 37 Comments
Society + Culture

When Satanic Lesbians, Lying Mothers, Love Triangles, Ex-Gays and Gym Teachers Attack!

Did you hear the one about the Mom who told the schools her daughter was applying to that her daughter’s rival applicant was a lesbian with an STD?

Riese October 28, 2011 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

Rick Mercer Calls for More Gay Role Models, Is Awesome

Rick Mercer is calling for better adult role models for gay teens.You need to watch this video.

Ryan Yates October 28, 2011 14 Comments
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