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Society + Culture

Also. Also. Also: From “Homosexuality in America” to “Gay in America” and Beyond

Another installment of stories you should read and things you should know about. Includes time travel.

the team June 26, 2011 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

New York City Gay Marriage Party Post

Feelings from New Yorkers, photos, tweets from famous people and not-so-famous people. An epic post of epic New York same-sex marriage emotions!

the team June 25, 2011 33 Comments
Politics + Activism

Photographs: New York City The Night We Won Same-Sex Marriage

Robin Roemer shoots the West Village celebrating same-sex marriage passing on the first night of NYC Pride Weekend.

Robin June 25, 2011 71 Comments
pick an actual category, you strange genius Straddleverse

Hey! Did You See That Comment? Friday. In Lieu of a More Creative Name

Comments and underage chickadees oh my!

Laura June 24, 2011 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Same-Sex Marriage Passes in New York, 33-29! We Won a Thing!

After weeks of waiting and waiting and waiting — GAY MARRIAGE HAS BEEN LEGALIZED IN NEW YORK!

Riese June 24, 2011 194 Comments
Politics + Activism

How to Queer Mainstream Media and Progressively Start a Revolution Online

We’re online, we’re in the streets, we’re everywhere. And, goddammit, we’re on our way.

phoenix June 24, 2011 13 Comments
Music

Queer Anthem: Micah’s “Did It On ‘Em”

Sebastian’s Team Pick: “We athletes, doctors, lawyers, politicians, organizers; you can’t avoid us. We’re queer as folk and queer as fuck. Grab the Rainbow Pages, mayn – look us up.” (I think I just found our new queer anthem.)

Sebastian June 24, 2011 40 Comments
Politics + Activism

VIDEO: Watch the New York State Senate Vote on Same-Sex Marriage Tonight, Eventually

New York really really really truly might almost definitely vote on gay marriage today. You can follow along by watching this livestream from the State Senate.

Riese June 24, 2011 220 Comments
Sports

World Cup 2011 Preview: The Soccer Girls of Summer

2011 Soccer World Cup Preview. Featuring queer ladies that know how to deal with grass stains.

Brittani June 24, 2011 64 Comments
TV Feature

Autostraddle’s New Web Series, UNICORN PLAN-IT, Premieres August 1st!

Are you ready? I don’t think you’re ready.

Jess June 24, 2011 17 Comments
Book Lists

Top 10 Lesbian Romance Novels (Currently on My Kindle)

topics explored include work-related circumstances, tragic accidents, hot lady cops, confusing figures from the past, lesbian power suits, raunch and deceased lovers. Oh and sex. Lots of sex.

Crystal June 24, 2011 167 Comments
Geekery

POTTERMORE is Harry Potter Forever

Intern Grace’s Team Pick: “Even Muggles like yourself should be celebrating, this happy, happy day!”

Intern Grace June 24, 2011 38 Comments
Politics + Activism

New York Didn’t Vote on Gay Marriage Tonight, is Such a Tease

Once again, no vote. They could just argue forever. Or turn off facebook comments, or warn of an AIDS epidemic. All of these ideas are totally reasonable reactions to a thing.

Riese June 23, 2011 50 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama Says Gay Couples Deserve Equal Rights But Insists It’s Not a Federal Fight

Obama had a big fundraiser tonight for LGBTs and said he thinks gays deserve equal rights and hopefully the states will be taking care of that.

Riese June 23, 2011 49 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Rhubarb

Rhubarb – not just your grandmother’s first and middle names anymore.

Rachel June 23, 2011 19 Comments
Community

Autostraddle Live! Come See Me at BlogHer 2011 Talking About How You’ve Driven Me Insane

At BlogHer 2011, I will be providing my expert advice on how to run an online community without losing your sanity, which is funny on several levels.

Riese June 23, 2011 17 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars 202 Fashioncap: Tank Tops with Necklaces for Everyone

Someone at ABC Family knows about my Pride Outfit and the go-to Lesbian Date Outfit and I know where you can get the things to look like the girls on the show!

Lizz June 23, 2011 16 Comments
TV Feature

True Blood Characters Who Still Haven’t Had Sex (and Why They Should)

Try suckin’ on a different body part for a change.

Jezebel June 23, 2011 30 Comments
Society + Culture

Also. Also. Also: Homophobic Pilots, Racist Queers, Fake Lesbian Book Deals, Sex Diaries

A bunch of links to things you should know and care about or perhaps already do.

the team June 23, 2011 37 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay-Inclusive Immigration Reform Could Potentially Be a Thing

A new immigration reform bill introduced yesterday includes a provision to protect LGBT families as well as DREAM Act legislation.

Rachel June 23, 2011 35 Comments
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