Lambda Literary Awards Now Open to All Authors, Not Just Gay Ones
For the last two years, the Lambda Literary Awards have only been open to LGBT authors, but that’s about to change.
Playing Games So You Don’t Have To: Leather Goddesses of Phobos 2
How is gender and identity represented in ’90s “adult” video games? With ultra-permed hair and gender stereotypes, of course!
New Music: Listen To The Debut Album From Wild Flag
Crystal’s Team Pick: Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss have got some new music for your ears.
This Self Evident Truth Is Made Up Of 4,000 Queer Faces
Carmen’s Team Pick: “I challenge you to look into the faces of these people and tell them that they deserve less than any other human being.”
Gaga Queers Up MTV VMAs with Drag Performance Art
“Jo, I’m not real. I’m theater. And, you and I… This is just rehearsal.”
You Need Help: Being a Chick Who Wants to Bang Her Co-Worker
Advice about dating your co-worker.
Joe Solmonese Announces He Will Leave HRC In 2012
The HRC announced on Saturday that Joe Solmonese will not renew his contract after March 31, 2012.
Preview Of Laurie Weeks’ Zipper Mouth: Gay, Obsessed, Addicted
Laurie Weeks’ debut novel Zipper Mouth is coming out this October. You might have feelings about this.
My Drunk Kitchen’s Hannah Hart: The Autostraddle Interview
“My favorite color is plaid.” Autostraddle cozies up with rising YouTube star and homo-next-door heartthrob Hannah Hart.
British Blues Queen Chantel McGregor Shreds Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Red House’
When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a boss guitar solo.
Get Baked: Mayonnaise-Free Potato Salad
Delicious potato salad, no mayo or weird shredded carrots required.
Anti-Gay Religious Group in Iowa Uses Federal Funds to be Total Assholes
A story about how your tax dollars were used to pay the salary of people taking fighting against the rights of gay families for religious reasons, and there seem to be no consequences for it.
MTV Video Music Awards 2011 Liveblog and Open Thread
Hang out with us as we liveblog the 2011 VMAs!
Sunday Funday is Kissing Gay Girls in the Rain
This Sunday there are girls kissing girls, a planet made of diamonds, gay events on both U.S. coasts, and a bunch of lesbos on film. So bring it on, Irene.
NSFW Sunday Likes Lace and Fishnets
This week on NSFW Sunday, lesbians can wear lace and fishnets, vibrators can help backup your hard drive, and sex when you’re older will still be a thing.
Ethics of Lust: On the Legality of Stripping and Burlesque
This week we focus on scantily clad people inside strip clubs and burlesque halls.
Your Two Minute Guide to Feelings About Gay Marriage
GOOD released a summary of changing attitudes about gay marriage that you can blow through in under five minutes. And it’s illustrated!
Let Them Eat Gulab Jamun With My City Cuisine
Laura’s Team Pick: My City Cuisine helps you figure out what you should and should not put in your mouth.
The Pop-Up Museum of Queer History, With A Side of RADCLYFFE
“We believe that our community – and especially our youth – deserve to know our history. If you don’t know you have a past, how can you believe you have a future?”
“You Deserve A Drink” has Alcohol, Puns, Alcohol Puns
Intern Grace’s Team Pick: A girl making alcohol puns for three minutes while discussing pop culture. She just really gets you, you know?