Politics + Activism

Lesbian Soldier Denied DADT Discharge Wins Appeal in Canada! Oh Canada!

In October we interviewed Skyler James, a lesbian soldier denied the DADT discharge she expected when outed — she wanted you to know the true story of her appeal to Canada for asylum. Today, we’re happy to report her success! Also; San Fran tells feds to back off and let it grant benefits to same sex couples, gay panic will be cited in Mercado case and NY looks ahead for same-sex marriage.

Pop Culture Fix

Lohan’s Ex-BFF “Lesbian Don Juan” Courtenay Semel Covers Curve Mag

Courtney Semel will grace the December cover of Curve magazine asking “Is she the most wanted lesbian in Hollywood?” (ahem) Also; Adam Lambert’s album is streaming online, Paris Hilton is looking for Kate Moennig on Twitter while watching TLW, Ro&Kelli aren’t giving up the business, Lindsay Lohan created a TV show, vintage Gaga, Autostraddle interviews Jill Bennett & Cathy DeBuono. ETA Carmen Electra lesbian sex tape leaked.

Society + Culture

Sarah Palin Lies (& Loves Glenn Beck), Double X Folds, Women Bare 40% and Feminism Allegedly Won?

WHAT A DAY FOR THE LADIES! Mr. Buckingham Palace thinks feminism has triumphed because men have all turned into little girls who like to sing their way into our heart. Double X folds, Sarah Palin lies, Oprah talks porn, Sarah Haskins will protect you and new research suggests ladies should bare 40% of their bodies for optimum sex appeal, so roll up those cargo shorts!

Pop Culture Fix

Emily’s Team Pick

A;ex is on a boat which means that I’ve probably surpassed her in number of team picks. Anyways, here are some cool pictures of people unintentionally doing the exact same thing in NYC. I especially like the yawning one.

Pop Culture Fix

Emily’s Team Pick

So this may or may not be one of the coolest team picks ever. I don’t want to tell you what it is because I want curiosity to make you click on it. Just know that if you like words, you’ll like this site.

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Lola’s Team Pick

Do you love British humour as much as I do? How about cuddly, openly gay Englishmen?
[P.S. – This sketch is older than most of Autostraddle’s Intern Army.]

November 8, 2009