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Would You Give Heterosexuality A Try? It’s For Science.

He did it with a girl for science! A cross-dressing boy threatened with expulsion! The Daily Show on DADT! This funny list of thoughts we found! Bike-friendly cities! Being het is AWESOME!

Riese October 8, 2009 16 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Ellen Page’s New Project is a HBO Sitcom About Hipster Artists! Really!

Ellen Page is basically Lordess of Hipsters now with a new HBO comedy series about Williamsburg hipsters moving to L.A. Plus; Lady Gaga, Jane Lynch, Madonna, Heroes’ lesbian kiss, Tina Fey and Queen Latifah will never come out, we must make peace with this.

Riese October 8, 2009 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Lesbian Soldier Denied DADT Discharge Now Seeking Canadian Asylum: Autostraddle Interviews Pte. Skyler James

Skyler James grew up believing that joining the military “was the best thing you could do to make your parents and your country proud.” Now 21, James was denied the DADT discharge she expected and wants you to know the true story of her appeal to Canada for asylum.

natalie October 8, 2009 58 Comments
Politics + Activism

“You stupid fags think Obama gives a darn about you? No, he hates you.”

Only four days left to make dramatic statements about Obama’s HRC speech on Friday! Stories of gay Iraqis escaping to New York to avoid getting beaten, tortured and killed at home. Anderson Cooper tries to get Elaine Donnelly to make a good point for DADT and stop talking over Dan Choi. And HAVILAND’s new column!

Riese October 7, 2009 17 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Week Even Vodka Couldn’t Numb My Feelings About Grey’s Anatomy

On this week’s Televisionary: Carlytron gives up on Heroes, questions Dollhouse & How I Met Your Mother, loves Gossip Girl, continues to go off on Grey’s Anatomy, and more! You know, the usual.

carlytron October 7, 2009 20 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Apparently Whip It! Doesn’t Need Lesbian Action, It’s Already a “Hidden Lesbian Fantasy”

A straight male writer at Psychology Today has a theory about WHIP IT, but it’s not what you think … also, Ellen Page plays soccer in heels on Conan. Cat Cora & Jennifer Beals shine in interviews for gay websites, Lady Gaga’s upcoming single “Bad Romance” plays at Alexander McQueen’s Paris show. Plus, The Gossip and Tegan & Sara!

Riese October 7, 2009 13 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Lady Gaga and Barack Obama Will Have the Best HRC Dinner of All Time

Lady Gaga’s best gig yet at the HRC Dinner with Barack Obama. She’ll also be marching in the National Equality March. Also; Shane & Papi faced off again on Three Rivers, and no one was watching — except us. Recap ensues. AND SUPER CUTE TEGAN & SARA STUFF! AND MORE! Best A&E daily fix ever, basically.

Riese October 6, 2009 29 Comments
Society + Culture

Autostraddle Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry and ALSO Hot Girls Girls Girls

Monday was an awesome day on Autostraddle. Now it’s Tuesday and we have THE TOP TEN AUTOSTRADDLERS OF ALL TIME, plus other incoherent ramblings regarding Los Angeles.

Riese October 6, 2009 24 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama To Deliver Keynote Address at the HRC Dinner October 10

This just in: Obama to deliver speech to room full of gay people. What are you gonna do without Conde Nast’s parenting, wedding, and gourmet cooking advice? Autostraddle can help. Also; Lady Gaga endorses the National Equality March and Illinois introduces gay marriage bill.

Riese October 5, 2009 10 Comments
Music

Lady Gaga’s Most Shocking Stunt Yet? She’s a Good Actress: Sunday Funday!

Lady Gaga didn’t “shock” on last night’s Saturday Night Live … except when, you know, SHE DID. Also; the high costs of being a same-sex couple, and the gay penguins are a best-seller!

Riese October 4, 2009 17 Comments
NSFW Sunday

Hot Lesbian Sex Photos Videos Sexy Girls Girl-on-Girl NSFW Sunday Sexathon

This NSFW Sunday we look at what happens when we search engine optimize sex into strange places at weird times. Plus vadge-strengthening, a great Vice magazine interview with top queer porn stars, Angelina Joile’s top sex scenes and Radical Masculinity.

Riese October 4, 2009 11 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

“Ellen Show” Creator Brings New Lesbian Sitcom to CBS, Changes Our Views on Life

Carol Leifer, “Ellen Show” writer, brings her talent to a new lesbian sitcom for CBS (Viacom clearly loves the gays)! Also, Whip It! reviews & Drew Barrymore Retrospectives, and we reward you for your achievements in commentary.

Riese October 2, 2009 5 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee Mini-Recap – Episode 105: The Rhodes Not Taken

This week’s gay song and dance show features Kristin Chenoweth as a former McKinley High student who is brought back by Will to shake things up, and boy does she ever! Also: everyone pukes and Rachel quits and joins Glee about 7 more times.

carlytron October 2, 2009 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

News & Politics Round-Up: Gay Divorce in Texas, Lesbians Defy Preconceptions, Bad Sex Ed is Back

Thursday was a big day for gay marriage, as a Texas court ruled in favor of gay divorce and Nevada began issuing domestic partnerships. Haviland guest-blogs for NOW, DADT repeal is thrown out there, and it looks like the NFL might be getting more accepting.

Sarah October 2, 2009 8 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make a F*cking Look Book!: YourSpace #2 (DIY Culture)

This edition of YourSpace is stuffed to the gills with inspiring links and pictures! There’s even a hella fun weekend project that is sure to keep you busy and out of trouble for at least 2 hours. Let’s go!

Laneia October 2, 2009 11 Comments
Society + Culture

Is Glamour Really Reducing its Self-Esteem Slaughter Effects by featuring “Real” Sized Models?

Will you buy Glamour if it stops making you want to throw up breakfast and then cover up your undereye circles with something toxic but overpriced and glittery? Plus, Caster sparks LGBT issue debate in Jamacia, and frat boys cut out homphobia.

Riese October 2, 2009 16 Comments
Society + Culture

Don’t Worry Gaymo, You Were Probably Born With That Anxiety Attack

The New York Times Magazine tackles the roots, causes and fixes for people suffering from anxiety. Also; muppets in Palestine, sex columnists, and OurScene TV wants your coming out story.

Riese October 1, 2009 12 Comments
Sports

USA Rugby Player Phaidra Knight is Ready to Inspire You

Phaidra Knight “always wanted to play football as a little girl.” Now she’s one of the best women’s rugby players in the world. She shares her secrets in a special photoshoot and interview with photographer Robin Roemer.

Robin October 1, 2009 14 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Gay Men Shine on TV While Ladies Make Occassional Lesbionic Allusions

GLAAD applauds Glee, viewers love Modern Family, and Rose Rollins & Mia Kirshner are gonna be in the same episode of CSI! Also, Ellen Page & Drew Barrymore just don’t cuddle in public like they used to and Emily Deschanel & Alyson Hannigan go to second base.

Riese October 1, 2009 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

This Florida Court Doesn’t Really Care About Your Gay Feelings, Rights, Lives, Children

A sad ending to the heartbreaking case brought against a Miami Hospital from a lesbian mother who, along with her children, was denied visitation as her partner of 18 years died alone. Also, the entire cast of Hair is going to be at the National Equality March, are you? It’s not Loloapalooza though FYI, Cleve Jones says so.

Riese September 30, 2009 16 Comments
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