The defeat of same-sex marriage in Maine may lead New Hampshire voters to overturn their own gay marriage laws, Maine makes nation take stock of strategy. I wish Google News had a “good news” filter. In lieu of that, I also have a funny Onion video about Glenn Beck and photos of hot girls!
Don’t worry, someone is going to look at your genes and figure out why you’re so freaking gay, and then they’re gonna get you a hot girlfriend! Also the debate over marriage (for straight people, obvs), eco-friendly transition towns, and a lack of female writers on the best books list. Yes, it’s a big day in the world of ideas..
Kristen Stewart’s latest quote heard ’round the interwebs, Lindsay Lohan’s Dad’s latest nonsense, plus Beth Ditto, Obama’s new arts council, Jane Lynch on NPR, Jennifer Beals’ new gig, Natalie Portman’s lesbian sex scene and Kathy Griffin’s latest antic!
A new study reveals that gay families, just like the cute boys on the television show Modern Family, are just like straight families! Eeek! Also, a bra to fix your imaginary problems, gays kicked out of cab for hugging, Judy Blume’s sex lessons, and the lesbian gamer wedding.
Why is Lohan’s Dad still considered a reliable witness? Lindsay is sad and needs a hug from Autostraddle. Also Shannyn & Lambert are in the same room, our heads explode, Sesame Street’s anniversary, Gossip Girl controversy, Lady Gaga’s new clothing line and an interview with Sarah Haskins!
Maine voted to strike down gay marriage tonight with 53% voting Yes on Question 1, which is depressing. Good news for the gays in Washington, North Carolina and Michigan, however!
Autostraddle will be “live-blogging” election happenings coming in from Maine (voting on Question 1, could reverse law permitting same-sex marriage) and Washington (voting on Referendum 71 which would permit “everything but” marriage for Washington same-sex couples). And you know, whatever else happens. Hopefully no-one will get hurt this time.
In which a sex survery surprisingly fails to answer our only question, Mary Karr finds Jesus, a dude sues ’cause Axe Body Spray didn’t get him the ladies, nuns find feminism and legendary lezzies grace designer advertisements.
We don’t want to miss out on an opportunity to make a list of hot girls! Also, Naomi and Emily Skins Season Four spoilers, Sex Rehab and Subtle Sexuality.
Lady Gaga has so much going on! Magazine covers, Beyoncè music video premiere announcement, interviews and a trip to the z100 morning show — we’ve excerpted her bit on gay rights for you to listen! Also; Chaz Bono, Wanda Sykes, a new lesbian TV project and another “lindsay lohan kissing a boy” rumor.
On November 4th, big elections are gonna go down in Washington and Maine. Where do the polls stand and what’s at stake? Also; the NFL has a homophobe and the MLB has a gay winner,
Lindsay Lohan denies boyfriend rumors, Adam Lambert Releases a New Single and breaks up with boyfriend, Power Up to honor lesbians in Showbiz including Susan Miller tonight. Also; an Ally McBeal reuinion, Here/Regent media layoffs and Maine governor interview in the NYTimes Magazine.
Autostraddle looks at the best costumes ever, with inspiration from queers and their friends — Buffy, Lindsay Lohan, Carlytron & Robin, Ellen DeGeneres, My So-Called Life, The L Word and more!
The ex-gay movement and Pat Robertson’s religious righteousness army want you to think they’re going to be persecuted under the Hate Crimes Law (but they’re not). THAT’S GAY does ex-gays, Wanda Sykes gives her Obama eval and Argentina considers gay marriage.
90210 is committed to more than just a kiss for its lesbian character played by Rumer Willis — it’s gonna be a real relationship! Also; Lady Gaga’s fame monster reviewed, Bah-Jiggity dot com drops Uggz, Anderson Cooper is gay and Lindsay Lohan is you know; Lindsay Lohan.
Action Alert from Hope College, who snagged Dustin Lance Black for an on-campus visit, only to have the College revoke the invite ’cause it was too “polarizing.” Also; Butter Faces, GLAAD Advertising Awards, Transphobia in 17-Mag, FoxNews vs. POTUS and GLEE gets teen sex right!
Who do you want to see at Lilith Fair? Also; Glambert’s new album promises audio glitterbombs, Liz Feldman’s Lesbian sitcom, The Lynch makes Page Six, True Blood promises more LGBT plotlines, Bea Arthur leaves 300K to homeless gay youths in her will and Lacey Stone & model Jessica Clark debut a new lesbian web-series!
Maine Equality shatters the misconception that anyone over the age of 60 is auto-homophobic. Anti-gay bullies try to get Obama’s progressive safe schools czar outsed, how Immigration law hurts same-sex couples, and Colbert does Washington’s Referendum 71.
Autstraddle Senior Design Director Alex explains why Adam Lambert’s album cover can only mean one thing: We Love the 80s. Also, Lady Gaga’ track-by-track, Lilith Fair 2010, and new documentary “Starsuckers” and a lesbian character on White Collar.
Lesbians are more likely than hets to recognize that “going green” isn’t just a marketing ploy and to value keeping the earth healthy for future generations. But why, exactly, are we so damn awesome and aware? Also, should you call or text for a first date? Also, Scientologists are CRAZY!