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TV Feature

What “Dyke TV” Can Teach Us About Independent LGBTQ Media

Created by three lesbian artist-activists in June 1993, Dyke TV was a half-hour public access cable TV program focused on lesbian and feminist activism, community issues, art and film, news, health, sports, and culture.

Lauren Herold August 18, 2022 16 Comments
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Beauty

The Affordable Blushes You Should Buy Right Now

So what’s affordable to me may not be the same for you, and I’ve tried to take that into consideration for this piece. In general, I’m talking about single blushes under $15, or blush palettes under $20.

danijanae August 18, 2022 3 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“A League of Their Own” Episode 107 Recap: Loud Enough For Ya?

Carson learn the consequences of breaking the rules, Jess and Lupe teach Esti how to drive, and Max has the best 24 hours of her entire life.

Heather Hogan August 18, 2022 27 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“A League of Their Own” Episode 106 Recap: Over the Rainbow

Carson learns about underground queer bars, Max learns how to be herself and not what others expect of her, the gay Peaches learn they have each other.

Carmen Phillips August 17, 2022 42 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Motherland: Fort Salem” Episode 309 Recap: Marry Your Gays

In the penultimate episode of Motherland: Fort Salem, we get a moment of (gay) peace at Raelle and Scylla’s wedding.

Valerie Anne August 17, 2022 11 Comments
TV News & Trailers

“Yellowjackets” Casts Adult Lottie, Answering the Very Important Question: Who the F*ck Is Lottie Matthews?

Simone Kessell will play the adult version of the Antler Queen.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya August 17, 2022 3 Comments
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Dating Podcasts

“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Special Episode: Mailbag Minisode #1

From how to have a first lesbian experience to how to be horny and demisexual! If you’re thinking hmm these queers seem to know what they’re talking about then go ahead and send in your own question!

Drew Burnett Gregory August 17, 2022 1 Comment
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Queen Latifah Goes Full Mad Max in “End of the Road” Trailer

Tessa Thompson’s puppy interview, the WNBA play-offs kick off tonight, Abbi Jacobson’s got a word for the haters, and more!

Heather Hogan August 17, 2022 5 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: I Am Looooving Michaela Jaé’s Short Hair Era!

Also, Lesbian Jesus is on tour, and I am happy to see that it is going well!

Christina Tucker August 17, 2022 3 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“A League of Their Own” Episode 105 Recap: Finding a Little Piece of Home

Max finds family that she never knew she could ask for, Greta learns to be vulnerable, and the Peaches get to say arguably the most iconic five words in sports cinematic history.

Carmen Phillips August 16, 2022 30 Comments
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LGBT History TV Feature

How Realistic is “A League Of Their Own”? Let’s Do a Historical Deep Dive!

Join me on a journey deep into herstory while we answer questions on topics including racism in the AAGPBL, whether or not there really were that many lesbians, queer bar culture of the 1940s and the popularity of women’s softball.

Riese August 16, 2022 29 Comments
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Movie Reviews

Rich Friends Turn on Each Other in Queer Horror-Meets-Comedy-of-Errors “Bodies Bodies Bodies”

At a hurricane party gone wrong, increasingly fraught group dynamics have deadly consequences — for people who largely aren’t very used to experiencing consequences at all.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya August 16, 2022 3 Comments
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AF+

Interview With My Partner: Gerrie

“The playlist that was basically titled: ‘I know I said I’m not into a relationship, but I love you.'”

ashni August 16, 2022 5 Comments
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Dating

You Need Help: Is Substance Use a Dealbreaker?

As someone who’s dealt with substance issues, my friends and my therapist told me to cut and run, so I did. And now I regret it.

danijanae August 16, 2022 15 Comments
Never Have I Ever: Aneesa smiles at the camera, a South Asian teen girl with a bob that has a center part, wearing a yellow tie dye shirt
TV Reviews

Never Have I Ever’s Queer South Asian Representation Is a Cop Out

The writers seem more interested in giving fans the pairing they wanted to see after season two rather than developing Aneesa as a nuanced character in her own right.

himani August 15, 2022 23 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“A League of Their Own” Episode 104 Recap: YOUR FACE IS BORING

Carson and Greta take things to the next level, as the Peaches fall apart. Clance gets a job at the screw factory where Max is finally trying out for the team!

Heather Hogan August 15, 2022 27 Comments
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TV Feature

32 Excerpts From Really Special “League Of Their Own” Reviews Written By Homophobes Who’ve Had Quite Enough

“Women in the 1940s were conservative and respectful. This series tried to make them into whores and lesbians!”

Riese August 15, 2022 65 Comments
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Sports

Turns Out a Lot of the Autostraddle Team Played Softball and Baseball — WHO COULD HAVE GUESSED?

In honor of A League of Their Own, we revisited the softball and baseball photos of our youths.

the team August 15, 2022 13 Comments
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Straddleverse

A+ Platinum Has a New Lineup of Queer Books

Platinum is kind of the opposite of that — an option for those of you who want to give more than our current levels allow and really level up the number of times in any 24 hour period you’re reminded that they’re an A+ member!

Nico August 15, 2022 11 Comments
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AF+

Editor’s Notes: On Diner Week

See how the sausage (bacon, ham, or vegan breakfast patty) of Diner Week was made.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya August 15, 2022 5 Comments
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