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Straddleverse

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.

Laura June 17, 2011 35 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Ryan Yates June 17, 2011 31 Comments
School

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.”

Lily June 17, 2011 37 Comments
Music

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.”

Alex June 16, 2011 89 Comments
Politics + Activism

Gay & Women’s Rights Activists GLITTERBOMB GOP Candidate Tim Pawlenty

WELCOME TO SAN FRANCISCO!

Riese June 16, 2011 43 Comments
Comedy

Intern Bren’s Team Pick: Ferris Bueller’s Last Day Off

Bueller… Bueller…

Bren June 16, 2011 10 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars 201 Recap: It’s Alive But It’s Not Very Gay

What if A. was a lesbian? WHAT THEN?

Riese June 16, 2011 37 Comments
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Get Baked: Falafel and Beyond

In which Laura walks you through an entire menu including falafel, tabouli, pita and more!

Laura June 16, 2011 26 Comments
Sports

NFL Star David Tyree Fears Gay Marriage in NY Will Enable Anarchy, Gender-Confused Children

David Tyree is in a new NOM video, discussing same-sex marriage leading to anarchy. Meanwhile, the NY marriage bill has passed the assembly and is still waiting for a Senate vote.

Riese June 16, 2011 98 Comments
Geekery

Intern Grace’s Team Pick: Comic “Three’s Company” is queer, adorable

Includes queer love, food puns, an alternative lifestyle haircut, and the phrase, “Wow, I forgot how much I liked Sleater-Kinney!”

Intern Grace June 16, 2011 18 Comments
Straddleverse

Get Ready For Autostraddle Summer Book Club Extravaganzaramapalooza

Get ready to read ALL OF THE BOOKS.

Rachel June 16, 2011 87 Comments
Politics + Activism

GOP Presidential Candidates Unanimously Ensure Gay Apocalypse, Bachmann Fears Lesbian Attack

A run-down of our prospective Republican Knights of the Apocalypse and a look at Michele Bachmann’s alleged lesbian “assault” and another moment of praise for Gay GOP Candidate Fred Karger.

Riese June 15, 2011 132 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Government Funding For The Arts Isn’t in Kansas Anymore

Kansas governor cuts funding for the arts, looks to private donors to take up the slack — and some people think that’s a good thing.

Laura June 15, 2011 23 Comments
TV Feature

Romi’s Revenge: An Autostraddle Real L Word Season Two Interview

“Like yes, am I a lesbian who has sex and falls in love and gets my heart broken and gets drunk? Yes, but I’m a lot of other things too.”

Jess June 15, 2011 100 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: Leave Your Phone Under the Laundry

Why is she not calling / texting back? Oh no, did you come on too strong? Is her phone dead? Is your phone dead? Maybe your phone’s just not receiving texts today. Did you pay your bill?

M.J. June 15, 2011 26 Comments
Geekery

Taylor’s Team Pick: Bonus Doodles from Nedroid Comics on Tumblr

Cartoons to make your day considerably more whimsical.

taylor June 15, 2011 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

What Happened With Judge Walker: Gay Judges Officially Ruled Okay As Judges

We won a thing in California again! However if we hadn’t won THIS thing, I’d probably be screaming from my eyeballs right now. Real loud.

Rachel June 15, 2011 35 Comments
Music

Kathleen Hanna Smells Like Teen Spirit

Kathleen Hanna rules.

phoenix June 14, 2011 30 Comments
Relationships

Open Thread: The Perils of Being a First Girlfriend

Will your girl eventually want another girl? Is your long-term relationship robbing her of sexual growth and personal development? This is a good opportunity to talk about yourself under the guise of helping someone else.

Laneia June 14, 2011 94 Comments
Politics + Activism

NY Lawmakers Will Vote on Gay Marriage: We’re Really Close to Winning a Thing!

We’re one vote away from cinching a win on the same-sex marriage bill introduced in the NY State Senate today.

Riese June 14, 2011 42 Comments
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