Hollaback! Wants to Help You Help Everyone
Carmen’s Team Pick: Who was around last time you were street harassed? Did anyone say anything?
Why Gay History Could Make History In California
Schoolkids in California are one step away from having gay role models included in their standard social science curriculum.
Pretty Little Liars 204 Recap (The Lesbian Parts): Blind Dates Aren’t Straight
“All this whispering and sneaking around has the effect of making the Liars seem like they’re all in secret lesbian relationships with each other.”
Appeals Court Suspends Enforcement of DADT, Drinks Are On Dan Choi
“The ruling by the 9th Circuit in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States removes all uncertainty – American servicemembers are no longer under threat of discharge as the repeal implementation process goes forward.”
Ontario Schools Must Allow Gay Support Groups But Don’t Go Starting a GSA Now
Ontario has pledged that Ontario students will have gay support groups if they want them. Catholic schools still aren’t sure GSAs fall into that category. In other news, rainbows are still banned.
Lady Gaga’s Big Interview, Brittany & Santana’s Little Live Kiss and Other Stories
Lady Gaga defends her gay activism, Kristen Stewart is cast in Snow White, Brittana + Blaine/Kurt kiss live in Dublin & Portia de Rossi says it’s more difficult to be vegan than gay.
Daniel Radcliffe and the Chamber of Child-Star Secrets
Radcliffe opens up to GQ about his battle with alcoholism, revealing the dark side of early fame.
Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2012: Kali is July!
We’re halfway through unveiling our 2012 Calendar Girls. July is no exception to the beautiful, sexy, talented, and smart ladies that we promise you every other month — Meet Kali!
“Defendants’ Brief in Opposition of Motion to Dismiss” is a Great Summer Read
Riese’s Team Pick: Remember that time the Obama administration wrote a 31-page ruling validating everything gays & lesbians have been through in this country? I do and it was glorious.
Opera’s Gay Character Panics UK School Officials, Leads to International Controversy
“I was amazed when Opera North accepted the school’s position. I was repeatedly asked to excise these references to the adult character being gay.”
Trial Begins for Teenager Who Killed his 15-Year-Old Gay Classmate
Brandon McInerney faces life in prison after shooting Larry King in 2008. The defense argues that he was provoked by ‘advances’ and too young to deal with it properly.
“Blue Crush 2” Is a Horrible, Wonderful Movie
Intern Grace’s Team Pick: I am obsessed with how completely awful this movie is. I love it.
Lesbian Marine Marries a Man, Lives With Girlfriend, Might Go to Prison For It
The story of how a lesbian Marine and her girlfriend managed to live off base and get married – just not to each other.
The Gay Bar: Where Hopes and Dreams (and Bathroom Hook-Ups) Come True
Cubbyhole, where everyone knows your name. (Featuring our “first gay bar ever” stories)
Rhode Island Passes Civil Unions and Nobody’s Happy About It
In which supporters and opponents of marriage equality agree on something: This law sucks.
Real L Word Episode 205 Recap: It’s About to Get Juicy Juice
Another captivating episode of that weird reality show about lesbians. This week everyone goes on a field trip but none of those field trips are roller derby.
What the Heck is Going On With DOMA? Let Me Explain.
In which a queer political scientist who knows what she’s talking about breaks it all down for you: The Obama administration said they wouldn’t defend DOMA. Now they are actively challenging DOMA. This is good news.
We’re Celebrating Something for Sunday Funday!
Happy Canada Day! Happy Independence Day! Happy Sunday Funday! Girls in short skirts SHOULD wear bikes, pride was AWESOME, we’ve got some videos for you, it’s basically a party.
NSFW Sunday: Half-Naked Famous Lesbians, Among Other Items of Interest
Never underestimate the power of a well-placed hand-bra/limb.
In Which the Marriage Equality Wedding Contest Gets Even Bigger, Better
CONTEST UPDATE! Now there’s things to read and shopping sprees and ceremony things too!