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Three pics: Sophie & Finley on the couch, Gigi in a bra and Shane, Tess and Alice at the art gallery
The L Word: Generation Q

The L Word Generation Q Episode 302 Recap: Los Angeles Traffic Jam

It’s time to recap Episode 302 of The L Word Generation Q, in which Finley and Sophie practice drawing birds, Bette races through a traffic jam, Alice dates a cult member and Tess really wants that bar.

Riese November 25, 2022 114 Comments
Two young girls laugh and lay close to each other in Mosquita y Mari
First Person Movie Features

Homoerotic Friendships, Mosquita Y Mari, and the Things We Never Said

My friendship with her actually ended twice.

Lily Alvarado November 25, 2022 10 Comments
A green bag that says PROTECT BLACK PEOPLE, a trio of Fishwife tinned fish, a white Nike sneaker with a black check, two layering gold necklaces, House of Psychotic Women, a black stand mixer, and a woman wearing a shiny red lingerie set
Holigays

Hi Gay! It’s Time for Autostraddle’s Ultimate Team Holigay Gift Guide 2022

When you shop using this guide, you’re also giving the bonus gift of support for queer indie media!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya and the team
November 25, 2022 8 Comments
A collage of two images of the model Jenny. On the left they are wearing the Gay Chaos Long Sleeve Tee in white. On the right they are wearing the blue Club Soda Tee. They are a size XL. The background is neon pink with a repeating pattern of a plus sign.
AF+ LGBTQ+ Businesses Shopping

A+ Members Get 25% Off Autostraddle Merch — Including All New Designs!

We’ve got A League Of Their Own Peaches Tee, Peaches Socks, an All Stars Cap, new tees and restocks of your fav items ALL on sale!

viv November 25, 2022 6 Comments
This is a collage of three photos of the model Jenny side by side. On the left, Jenny is wearing the Peaches tee and a blue baseball cap and holding a bat on their shoulder. In the middle, Jenny is wearing the blue Club Soda Tee and styled with a black beanie. On the right they are wearing the Gay Chaos White Long Sleeve Tee with a grey/burgundy flannel on top and a black beanie and tan canvas pants.
LGBTQ+ Businesses Shopping

We’ve Got New Merch and It’s All 20% Off All Weekend Long

Another year around the sun and it’s finally time to stuff our faces then buy a ton of stuff online. Why not check out the Autostraddle Store and get ahead of the gift game?

viv November 25, 2022 5 Comments
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Puzzles

Mini Crossword for Sweet Love

Rewards include a new film to watch, music to listen to, and the joy of recalling correct words!

brooke November 25, 2022 4 Comments
A leftover Thanksgiving sandwich with cranberry sauce and turkey on it.
First Person Thanksgiving

Why I’m Craving a Thanksgiving Sandwich 364 Days a Year

It’s November 2016, and I’m lonely and missing my family a lot more than I expected. I say I can’t come home for Thanksgiving for a mix of reasons.

Julie Gentile November 24, 2022 8 Comments
Mugworts Cabin: a cute cabin with a rainbow triangle flag banner in front sits in the woods, surrounded by tall lush green trees
Community First Person

We Need QTBIPOC Land Healing Projects

We have a responsibility to care for others. In land stewardship and land healing this means prioritizing accountability to Indigenous folks.

Gabrielle Lawrence November 24, 2022 9 Comments
A group of friends dine around a table for Thanksgiving
Playlists Thanksgiving

Playlist: Songs for Vibing with Your Found Family on Thanksgiving

Here’s about seven hours of songs to play behind conversations and to fill the comforting silence of breaking bread over a tofurkey, ham, or whatever you like to stuff your face with.

Julie Gentile November 24, 2022 1 Comment
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Puzzles

Word Search: Time for Zap Zap Action

Educational!

Sally November 24, 2022 4 Comments
A woman sits on her kitchen counter, reading something on her phone.
Book Lists Thanksgiving

Short Fiction Playlist: Five Queer Short Stories To Read on Thanksgiving

If you have a pocket of time between tasks tomorrow or are just having a chill, quiet day, dive into some brilliant stories.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 23, 2022 11 Comments
Holigays

Holigay Gift Guide: For the Kitchen Top You Maybe Have a Crush On

There’s something so sexy about watching someone cook with confidence.

ashni November 23, 2022 4 Comments
The grandson and the granddad from Strange World standing on a ship deck in the sunset
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: “Strange World” Features Disney’s Millionth First Gay Character

Brittani Nichols in the NYT, Jinkx Monsoon joins Chicago on Broadway, all new Criminal Minds, and more!

Heather Hogan November 23, 2022 16 Comments
Keke Palmer wears a long shiny red dress
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Keke Palmer’s Hair Hath Taken Me to a New Plane of Existence!

Also, okay, I’ll say it: I want to hang with Kehlani. She seems like a good damn hang!

Christina Tucker November 23, 2022 1 Comment
dice in many different colors are sprawled across a piece of paper with a dragon image drawn on it
Community Geekery

Why Queers Should Play Tabletop Roleplaying Games

Do you want to socialize without noise and too many strangers? Do you have a geeky streak? Then TTRPGs might be for you.

Summer Tao November 23, 2022 9 Comments
The Autostraddle logo (AS) has been situated inside a tiny crossword grid to the left, and colorful crossword-like puzzle is the right near a pen, all on a bright yellow background
Puzzles

Mini Crossword Is Ready to Settle Down

In a gay way.

Rachel November 23, 2022 9 Comments
amy schneider and ken jennings pose together after amy schneider's jeopardy! win
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Amy Schneider Wins “Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions,” Honors Her Wife

Dawn Staley and Tara VanDerveer in matching Brittney Griner sweaters, that adorable corn kid keeps winning, Twitter’s blow to accessibility, and more.

Heather Hogan November 22, 2022 3 Comments
Michelle and Judy snuggle up in bed post-sex
TV Reviews

“Dead to Me” Season 3 Is a Bittersweet Goodbye

The third and final season of Dead To Me is an ode to the platonic love between a queer woman and her straight best friend.

Valerie Anne November 22, 2022 9 Comments
Colorado Springs Club Q victims: Raymond Green, Derrick Rump, Ashley Paugh, Daniel Davis Aston and Kelly Loving
Politics + Activism

These Are the Five Victims of the Club Q Shooting in Colorado Springs

Four victims of the shooting at an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs have been named, including two Club Q bartenders, Derrick Rump and Daniel Davis Aston, as well as Kelly Loving, Raymond Green and Ashley Paugh, who had an 11-year-old daughter.

Riese November 22, 2022 10 Comments
a roasted turkey with cranberry and orange on a table.
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Will Always Be My Special Holiday — And Not Just Because It’s When I Proposed to My Partner

On October 1, 2020, I bought her an engagement ring.

Sa'iyda Shabazz November 22, 2022 2 Comments
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