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I Am Who I Am: Annalise Keating and the Power of Black Reflection

All I ever wanted to say is, “this thing that happened to me…is why I am the way I am.” But it was easier to deal with everyone else’s disappointment than to speak that truth aloud. I wasn’t strong enough for that. Annalise Keating was.

Natalie May 14, 2020 12 Comments
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One Day at a Time Showrunner Gloria Calderón Kellett on Season 4’s Pause, Elena and Syd, and Reopening Hollywood

“Watching season four episodes — the feeling of normalcy, of connection, of being able to laugh. I’m so grateful to be with our fans and live-tweet. It’s almost like Tuesdays are the only time I know what day of the week it is! I put lipstick. I feel like a real person, just to sit in the before for just a second.”

Heather Hogan April 28, 2020 7 Comments
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Mae Martin on “Feel Good,” Dating, and What They’re Doing In Quarantine

“Everyone is going to want to have orgies after this.”

Drew Burnett Gregory March 27, 2020 11 Comments
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Ask Us Anything: What To Watch While Social Distancing, From Noted Queer Experts

Get some personalized recs from the Autostraddle TV Team! Right now! Just for you! LIVE! Because we love you!

The TV Team March 19, 2020 118 Comments
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19 Lesbian Cultural Practices Appropriated By “Love Is Blind”

In other words, straight people are not okay.

Riese March 5, 2020 9 Comments
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“Work in Progress” Is Too Much and So Am I

Throughout its eight episodes Work in Progress showed the value in being there for people even when it’s hard – and the importance of knowing when to walk away.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 30, 2020 19 Comments
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“Batwoman” Showunner Caroline Dries on That Big Coming Out Episode and What’s Next For Our Lesbian Caped Crusader

“Kate has finally become comfortable as Batwoman, in being a symbol of hope for Gotham City — but now she’s starting to understand that, as a symbol, she can do more.”

Heather Hogan January 19, 2020 5 Comments
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I Remain A “Catfish” Queer: On Love, The Midwest, and What We Think We Deserve

“Catfish has been serving diverse, bittersweet queer representation for almost a decade and it seems like nobody notices.”

Maddy January 7, 2020 11 Comments
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We Need More Jewish Queer Women On The Teevee

We lost a lot of queer Jewish characters this year, and we’ve never needed them more.

Riese December 31, 2019 12 Comments
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Jennifer Aniston’s Breakdowns on “The Morning Show,” Ranked

“Emotionally damaged white women absolutely love to have their walls come down while they are pretending to be absolutely fine, thank you very much.”

Christina Tucker December 31, 2019 16 Comments
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From Willow to Waverly: A Decade of Being Out and Me and Queer TV

“I remember little moments so vividly — like Ashley kissing Spencer on the shoulder while they looked in the refrigerator for something to eat. This is what I wanted. And I wasn’t afraid of wanting it anymore.”

Valerie Anne December 27, 2019 33 Comments
TV Feature

And the Winner of the Bette Porter 2020 Mayoral Election Is…

The same character who won all the other rounds of voting, actually.

Heather Hogan December 8, 2019 13 Comments
TV Feature

Bette Porter 2020? Mommi vs. The Youths in Round 6!

Four contestants remain! This is the last round before the FINAL ELECTION.

Heather Hogan December 4, 2019 7 Comments
TV Feature

Bette Porter 2020? Five Fictional Los Angeles Gays Remain in Our Election!

Can Bette Porter pull this thing out? As I mentioned yesterday, she hasn’t won a single round of voting yet! She keeps getting edged out by the same person!

Heather Hogan December 3, 2019 16 Comments
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VOTE NOW! Bette Porter 2020? Davina Squeezed Past Denbo by One Vote in Round 3!

Six candidates remain! One day to vote!

Heather Hogan December 2, 2019 15 Comments
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VOTE NOW! Bette Porter 2020? Dawn Denbo Slipped by Nancy Botwin in Round 2!

Dawn Denbo sneaks by again! Seven candidates remain!

Heather Hogan November 27, 2019 3 Comments
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VOTE NOW! Bette Porter 2020? Dawn Denbo Edged Out Rhonda Johnson in Round 1!

Eight candidates remain and you have one day to vote!

Heather Hogan November 26, 2019 10 Comments
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VOTE NOW! Bette Porter 2020? Or One of These Other Fictional LA Gays? (Round 1)

Is this just an excuse to keep saying “Govern Me, Mommi”? Let’s put Bette Porter 2020 to an actual vote!

The TV Team November 25, 2019 15 Comments
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How To Name a Lesbian or Bisexual TV Character

“Start here: Franky. Frankie. Sounds good, right?”

Riese November 12, 2019 45 Comments
TV Feature

On Netflix’s “Unbelievable” and the Culture of Serial Rapists

Netflix’s Unbelievable covers the true story of Marie Adler. For many women that have taken their rapist(s) to court, the show sheds light on painful truths.

danijanae November 6, 2019 6 Comments
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