Reading Rainbow Flash Mob with LeVar Burton
Intern Veronica’s Team Pick: The union of reading and flash mobs is finally here.
Same-Sex Marriage Is Taking the Northeast By Storm
The Catholic Bishop in Brooklyn is talking crazy about it, New Jerseyans are suing for it, Rhode Island will take civil unions instead of it (for now), Obama won’t “make news on it” and a city clerk upstate refuses to do her job and sign certificates of it.
Cookbook Review: Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s ‘Appetite for Reduction’
Rachel and Stef have tested a vegan cookbook for you! Here’s what they thought.
UK’s Lesbian Reality Show “Candy Bar Girls” Premieres in July, Is Already in Trouble
“Each of the on-air promos for the new reality show feature teasing close-up images that appear to be of two women engaged in sexual activity, intercut with lines such as ‘Red… hot… lesbians’ and ‘Pussy… loving… ladies’. “
New Music: Jenny Owen Youngs and Gillian Welch
Check out some new tunes from Jenny Owen Youngs and Gillian Welch.
I’m Neither Butch Nor A Top
“I’m rather tired of people reacting with shock when they find out I dress the way I do and identify as a bottom.”
DADT Still Not Repealed, Gay Soldiers Still Being Discharged, Are Unsafe
While DADT lingers on the verge of repeal, soldiers are still being discharged for being gay.
Real L Word 204 Recap: The Other L Word (I Think It’s “Limoncello”)
The Real L Word returns with even more drinking and slightly less sperm and no Francine whatsoever.
Lesbians Vicci Martinez & Beverly McClellan Battle on ‘The Voice’ Finale Tonight
Lesbians make up 50% of The Voice finale. Plus: Jillian Michaels’ bisexuality is addressed in the NYT, and Jon Stewart & Chelsea Handler get mileage out of the NYC gay marriage vote.
Today’s Reason to Talk About Julie Goldman
Laneia’s Team Pick: One time, Julie Goldman punched me in the face. It was awesome.
Breaking Boundaries: Images and Stories of Transgender Americans
Sebastian’s Team Pick: “It is about the people, as they really are.”
NY Same-Sex Marriage Inspires Surprising and Unsurprising Reactions from Important Leaders
Pat Robertson, Barack Obama, Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Michele Bachmann, Maggie Gallagher, the Jewish Orthodox Union, Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Ruben Diaz
Lindsay Lohan’s Tweets Have Finally Completely Lost Me
Lindsay Lohan tweeted about something and we just can’t not talk about it. I’m sorry.
18 Murders in 18 Months: Puerto Rico’s LGBTTs Face New Threats, Old Politics
A slew of violent murders has left Puerto Rico’s gay community fearful and wondering what to do next.
VIDEO: NYC Lesbians Celebrate Marriage Equality!
Autostraddle hits the streets on Friday night to talk to THE PEOPLE about marriage equality. Includes a lot of hopping and jumping and screaming and total cuteness.
Which “Iconic Sci-Fi Sex Symbol” Actress is Ready to Come Out Lesbian?
Our money’s on Kelly LeBrock, but I have a feeling you wish it was Scully.
NYPD Celebrates Gay Pride by Raiding a Gay Bar Minutes After Gay Marriage Victory
“In typical NYPD fashion, the N.Y.P.D. demonstrated its disrespect for the gay community by raiding the Eagle mere moments after the passage of most important piece of gay rights legislation in history.”
I’ll Have What She’s Wearing Returns with Jessie, a Cute Tomboy from Atlanta
Remember “I’ll Have What She’s Wearing” in which we stop ordinary lesbians on the street/in their lives and try to figure out how to dress that cool? It’s back.
True Blood’s Tara: Now a Lesbian Cage Fighter
In which Tara engages in activities also enjoyed by lesbians! Surprise!
Sunday Funday’s Got Good News About Gay Marriage and Planned Parenthood
San Francisco is about evolution. New York is about engagement. But really, Lady Gaga v. Oprah and your other pop superheroes are inside.