Riese’s Team Pick: The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
“I hate parties. They’re so competitive.”
Netroots Nation 2011 Day Two: Things All Progressives Love, Actually
Day Two! All hands on tweetdeck! Queer Media and the Alternative Revolution (my panel!), overall political inspiration, business casual, and BEER.
Becky’s Team Pick: Straight White Dudes Showing Support The Right Way
We deserve much better than we’ve had!
New York Gay Marriage Equality Looks Closer Than Ever On Sunday Funday
Gay marriage in New York state is looking more and more likely with the support of senator Roy McDonald. Also, Lady Gaga disturbs the peace in Paris, Glee gets really gay IRL, Tracy Morgan visits gay homeless youth and also Harry Potter news?!
How to Have Lesbian Sex Tips from NSFW Sunday
~6-7 of you think you know a thing or two about lesbian sex, the rest of you probably do too, everyone should read this
Gabby’s Team Pick: xQsi Magazine – Queer Latin@s
xQsi (Porque Si) Magazine is an online media publication that embraces the diversity of interests in the Latin@ LGBTQ community. Bottom line: this site is f*cking rad.
Pam’s House Blend is Moving to Firedoglake, Seems Like a Good Idea
Pam’s House Blend is not a coffee shop and FireDogLake is not a campground. But what ARE they? Like, together?
The Politics of Lesbian Sex: Before, During, After
Before sex, during sex and after sex. Sex, sex, sexy sex.
Glee Hires a Lesbian Co-Exec-Producer, Keeps Brittana’s Future in Good Hands
Glee names lesbian TV writer Allison Adler as it’s new co-executive producer. Also, Jane Lynch and Gwyneth Paltrow cameo on the tour being filmed for the Glee 3D movie.
GOP Candidate Michele Bachmann Latest Victim of GLITTERBOMB
You can run, but you can’t hide! (But you *can* walk off the stage like nothing happened because you have no soul.)
KC Danger Does Netroots Nation 2011: Day One Roundup
“When Beyonce sang “to the left, to the left,” I think she was directing me toward Netroots.”
Today’s U.N. Vote Technically Made Gay History But Leaves Much to Be Desired
There was a vote today in the U.N. that is very relevant to your interests.
Newsweek Celebrates “The Mormon Moment,” Clearly Still Hates Gay People
Successful Mormons have to hide their true identity! They’ve been persecuted for their marriage practices! They’re marginalized and misunderstood! Now they’re winning! You know, just like they won Prop 8.
Crystal’s Team Pick: 25 Lessons For Creatives In Patti Smith’s ‘Just Kids’
#1 – Never apologize for being an artist.
Reading Rainbow OPEN THREAD: On Gays, Lesbians And Their Books
Did gay books save your life?
Hey! Did You See That Comment? Friday
If the Internet were high school, Autostraddle commenters would be the funny kid who’s friends with everybody.
Halifax Trans Woman Assaulted: How Much Hate Makes a Hate Crime?
Chris Cochrane, a Halifax trans woman, was shot in the arm by two men yelling homophobic transphobic slurs.
Lily’s College Lesbianage #13: I Have Some Issues With Growing Up
“Here is the thing about my tonsil doctor: He doubles as a plastic surgeon because I am from Palm Beach and that’s just how we roll down there.”
Lady Gaga’s “Edge of Glory” Music Video: OPEN THREAD
“If you wanna know what my recurring Gaga dreams are like, its basically like this.”
Gay & Women’s Rights Activists GLITTERBOMB GOP Candidate Tim Pawlenty
WELCOME TO SAN FRANCISCO!