Real L Word Recap Episode 102: Making Something Out of Nothing
I’m just a shell of myself. Ok, Brandy? I’m a shell of myself.
Elena Kagan Confirmation Hearings Have the Same Effects as Ambien
For example, I just wrote half of this excerpt and then had no idea what it was about. And then it disappeared. Anyway, the Elena Kagan nomination hearings are mostly boring, though still important. She talks about DADT, legal progressivism, and cameras in the court room.
The One Where We Talk About Justin Bieber and Lauryn Hill and Kylie Minogue
This week in music, we watch videos of Justin Bieber flirting with Chelsea Handler. Also, Kylie Minogue’s new album streams on NPR, Big Boi’s streams on Myspace, Lauryn Hill talks about a comeback and Holly Miranda performs a wicked cover of Tool’s Ænima on the Sydney Opera House forecourt.
New York, San Francisco, & Autostraddle Do Pride, Ride Mechanical Bulls
We’ve got more reports from pride celebrations this weekend, including our own Rodeo Disco party in NYC. Plus, the Supreme Court made a decision in favor of anti-discrimination rules and The View perpetuates stereotypes.
Win Tickets To Lilith Fair New Jersey
On July 31, Lilith Fair is traveling to the tri-state area and we’re giving away a double pass! We also have some Sarah McLachlan and Lilith Fair albums to give away to five runner ups.
Elena Kagan Confirmation Hearings Begin, Probs Will Focus On Her Haircut
Happy Elena Kagan Confirmation Hearing Day! We give you the preview here. Also, thoughts on the future of gay marriage, hate from the Virginia attorney general, a women’s radio station in the West Bank, marriage in Iceland, and a look back at Stonewall on Pride weekend.
Autonatic #4: Real L Word’s Nat Skips Town, Leaves Dildos Behind
In this week’s brand new episode of Autostraddle’s Autonatic starring Nat Garcia and produced, directed, edited and created by Showtime’s Real L Word, Nat leaves Albuquerque for the sunshine vaginas of Los Angeles. ALSO! Video of Nat’s interviews with Nikki & Jill of “The Real L Word” last night.
NSFW Sexy Sunday: Lesbian Bed Death Says Whatever
Lesbian bed death is a myth, sorta, well, kinda, but it’s complicated, and a bunch of famous people have opinions about it for the Village Voice’s Queer issue. Plus we have a sexy tumblr for you.
Jersey Shore Boys Cover Village Voice’s Queer Issue: ‘Guidos’ Got PUNKED
The Village Voice has an intriguing cover for their Queer Issue — we outline some of our more major confusions on the issue. Also, Chicago loves Nat Garcia and so do we, Lady Gaga fashion update, Gawker is there for those straight people trying to make it through Pride, one brave girl blogger takes on Seventeen Magazine, and one writer discusses how she manages marriage while bisexual.
Hey Jackie, You’re Not A Lesbian, Also We’re Not Your Chemistry Experiment
An essay by British sort-of-former lesbian is so ridiculous we didn’t write about it, we just quoted it for you. Plus, gay parents are great parents, European nations don’t have to grant same-sex marriage, an awesome 15-year-old boy is pissed that his library has no gay books, and Soledad O’Brien talks about DADT.
DJ Saratonin Spins: The Autostraddle Interview
DJ Saratonin — who will be featured at our Rodeo Disco party this weekend! — talks about her new production company, how to wake up a crowd, and how she would fare in a battle with Samantha Ronson.
Pride Guide 2010: New York City, San Francisco, Chicago
This is a big Pride Weekend in New York City RODEO DISCO BUY YOUR TICKETS, San Francisco and Chicago, with Autostraddlers to go around. What the f*ck is going on?
This is the Way That We Live. Hey! Did You See That Comment Friday
Do you love gerunds? There’s a a song for that.
What Five Books Changed Your Life? Open Thread!
Look, it’s a new open thread! We love to talk about books, so why don’t you talk about them with us!
iPhone 4 Launch Problems: Jobs Wants Us To Use A Rubber
The iPhone 4 hits stores, and it’s ever, ever so shiny. But every rose has its thorns. Apple’s latest device has already suffered the slings and arrows of some serious signal problems, and it’s basically still Day 1. But don’t worry: Apple offers us a simple fix: just hold the phone different. No really, Steve Jobs wants to change how you hold your iPhone instead of admitting that he has a problem. Jobshole.
Audiostraddle Weekly: Tegan & Sara & Muppets, Oh My!
Tegan & Sara perform “Alligator” on a Canadian kids television show, new albums on the horizon for Gaga, Blink 182, and Radiohead, new vid from Crystal Castles, tour dates from The xx, Jenny & Johnny, Gucci Mane releases new mixtape, and fresh new releases from Kele of Bloc Party, The Roots, and Sia.
LISTEN: Howard Stern Hates Real L Word, Was Rooting For Us Lesbians
Howard Stern hates The Real L Word and Jill & Nikki fight back against some “creative” editing you’ll catch next week, Ellen DeGeneres is writing a new memoir, Gaga finishes her new album, Cynthia Nixon back on TV, and Melissa Etheridge responds to Tammy Lynn Michaels’ blog post about their break-up.
Real L Word Recap: Episode 101 – The Power of the Clam is Overrated
Christ almighty.
Obama and Clinton Say They’ll Fight For Gays’ Right to Party, Not Get Beaten Up
Obama and Hillary are making efforts to assure us that gay rights are still a priority. Also gays will get more rights to take time off work to care for partners or kids. New York is about to have a gay/trans inclusive anti-bullying bill. And we’re still cautiously optimistic about the Prop 8 trial.
I’ll Have What She’s Wearing: Bevin is a Fancy Muppet on a Mission
Hey you! Do you have a body? Then run on over and see what Wonder Woman Bevin has to say about sexuality, bodies, fashion, gender, and your feet as a non-renewable resource.