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.
Same-Sex Marriage is Coming Soon to a U.S. Capital Near You!
In today’s news, Washington, D.C., may soon legalize gay marriage. DADT is sinking faster than Riese, Alex, and Jess’s hurricane-bound lesbian cruise ship! Unfortunately, The Man is still lurking around high schools, keeping girls from dancing together.
Paltrow and Kidman Will Play House in Upcoming Movie
Nicole Kidman and Gwyneth Paltrow will play a couple in “The Danish Girl.” The New York governor is pushing for a vote on same-sex marriage today. And a new survey of troops says support for DADT is on the decline.
Maine Anti-Equality Leader Gets Death Threat, Health Care Bill Helps Gays
Someone left a voicemail threatening to shoot a former anti-gay leader in Maine. The House health care bill actually includes several benefits for the gay community. Plus, Ellen graces the cover of O magazine.
I’m Still Sad at Maine, OR “Gay America’s Gotta Be Something Someday”
Maine is over me. But I just can’t get over Maine. Welcome to the first “Riese’s Pieces” column, where I turn feelings into sentences and hopefully, sometimes, actual points.
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.]
Maine’s Anti-Gay Marriage Win is Inspiring Other States, Scaring Us
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!
Revolutionary Study Promises to Prove Gay Gene, Use It For Gay Dating Website
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 Lesbian Talk Is Surprisingly Subversive
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!
Gay Families Are So Special Yet SO Just Like Us, Aren’t They?
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.
Lindsay Lohan’s Dad Sells His Soul/Voice Mail to the Devil via Radar Online
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!
Gay Marriage in Maine Loses; 53% Vote Yes on 1, Homos Remain Unpopular
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!
Maine & Washington Gay Marriage Election Day “Live-Blog”!
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.
Trojan College Sex Survey Ignores Homos, Misses Dental Dam Marketing Opportunity
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.
You Got 7 Hot (Openly) Gay Actors? We Got 9 Hot (Openly) Lesbian Actresses. BAM.
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: ‘When It Comes to Gay Rights, I Really Know What I’m Talking About.’
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.
Tomorrow Maine Will Vote on Gay Marriage, WA Will Vote on Everything But: Where Do We Stand?
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 Debunks Boyfriend Rumors & Adam Lambert Deboinks Boyfriend
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’s Best Halloween Costumes of the Day, Inspired by Gays
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!
Religious Right & Ex-Gay Movement Inspired By Hate Crimes Bill to Lie More, Be Hateful
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.