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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
Politics + Activism

Autostraddle Live! KC Danger is Going to Netroots Nation 2011 With Other Revolutionaries

“While my secret goal is to form a pop-sensational, ultra-queer, boi band supergroup, we’re mostly going to examine the media’s relationship with the queer community.”

phoenix June 14, 2011 6 Comments
LGBT Pride

Gay Pride 2011: We Want Your Photos, We Have Your Info

Trade us your pride pictures for fame and fortune but mostly Internet fame! Also a complete pride guide so you can meet up with other straddlers, etc.

the team June 14, 2011 100 Comments
Money + Work

Intern Bren’s Team Pick: What Aspiring Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Lady Gaga

You were born this way, now it’s time to get paid!

Bren June 14, 2011 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

IRS Finally Apologizes To Gay People For Making Taxes Extra Terrible For Them

Filing tax returns as a gay couple is awful, but surprisingly, this year the IRS actually seems sorry about it.

Rachel June 14, 2011 5 Comments
Geekery

Gamingsplosion: Taylor’s Inside Scoop on Video Games to Watch Out For

Taylor went, saw, and conquered at E3 2011 last week. What are the hottest upcoming games? Well, wouldn’t you like to know! (Elder Scrolls V, BioShock Infinite and more!)

taylor June 14, 2011 42 Comments
Theater

The 2011 Tony Awards Were Really Gay, Kinda Awesome

And by “gay,” I mean “full of gay men.” But still really good.

Intern Grace June 13, 2011 48 Comments
Society + Culture

“Lez Get Real” Editor Paula Brooks is Actually a 58-Year-Old Man in Ohio

CHECK YOUR PRIVILEGE, SIR

Riese June 13, 2011 300 Comments
Politics + Activism

Claim that Gay Judge is Unfit to Rule on Prop 8 Gets its Dreadful Day in Court, Hurts Our Feelings

This is right up there with “the most offensive things you a-holes have done to us.”

Rachel June 13, 2011 46 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Real L Word Episode 202 Recap: The Morning After We Got Drunkity Drunk Drunk

13 Lesbian Conversations About the Same Thing.

Riese June 13, 2011 209 Comments
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Lizz’s Latest Thing: Vintage Swimwear for Grrls & Bois

Everything old is new again! Check out these vintage swimsuits!

Lizz June 13, 2011 23 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Dianna Agron Loves Gays and Women But Isn’t Gay. I’m So Sorry.

Don’t you love it when people come out as straight?

Laura June 13, 2011 98 Comments
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