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Let’s Talk About Fictional Kickass Heroines: Katniss, Xena, Buffy and More

Here at Autostraddle, we love kickass women. We’re presenting a list of 20 of our favorite kickass fictional heroines as a way to jumpstart this feelingsfest and leaving the rest up to you!

Vanessa May 23, 2013 154 Comments
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You, Too, Can Be Made Gay By The X-Files: Scully 101

“Stef: I don’t know how but somehow Rachel managed to find one X Files episode with lesbians in it.”

Rachel May 21, 2013 43 Comments
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Pretty Little Liars Season Finale Open Thread and OMG Celebration

I am so confused. Let’s figure this one out together. [SPOILER ALERT!]

Lizz March 19, 2013 46 Comments
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VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 204 “Across The YOUniverse”

“If I really had a problem with third world countries, would I, every once in a while, go down on Keesha?”

the team February 5, 2013 23 Comments
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VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 203 “Kiss Kiss Dang Dang”

Episode 203 of Unicorn Plan-It teaches us that flexibility is essential. So without further ado, kiss kiss, dang dang, it’s time to get horny.

Vanessa December 19, 2012 16 Comments
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Going Down (South): Here Comes Honey Boo Boo Child, Southern Progressive Icon

Actually, I love the image that comes from being from the same state as the Honey Boo Boo Child herself.

fonseca December 12, 2012 18 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Behind-The-Scenes Of Season Two

A peek behind the curtain of the magical queer webseries Unicorn Plan-It!

Riese December 2, 2012 4 Comments
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VIDEO: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 202 “Awkward/Awesome”

Get ready to get horny and awkward.

Laneia November 7, 2012 29 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: Hilarious Julie Goldman Outtakes Via New Queer TV Show DTLA

As you know, Julie Goldman is hilarious and DTLA is awesome and outtakes are always funny so what we have here is a giant cornucopia of video delight.

Riese November 7, 2012 11 Comments
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VIDEO! “Words With Girls” Episode 5: Mimicry

In which the term “reverse toaster” is coined.

Brittani October 10, 2012 50 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO – The Premiere Is Here: Unicorn Plan-It Episode 201 “And So It Is”

Unicorn Plan-It grows up and gets big: it’s Season Two and a whole new ballgame.

Laneia October 3, 2012 48 Comments
TV Feature

UNICORN PLAN-IT’s Ashley Reed, Sarah Croce, and Haviland Stillwell: The Autostraddle Interview

Only 48 hours until the premiere of Season 2!

Vanessa October 1, 2012 32 Comments
TV Feature

UNICORN PLAN-IT’s Sherri Sutton and Amir Levi: The Autostraddle Interview

Amir Levi and Sherri Sutton sat down with us to talk characters, favorite moments, and what to expect in the new season!

Carmen September 28, 2012 12 Comments
TV Feature

Buffy (and Other Strong Female Characters) Are Saving the World Offscreen, Too

As it turns out, watching strong women kick ass is good for society and your mental health.

Malaika September 5, 2012 27 Comments
TV Feature

GLAAD 2012 Network Responsibility Index: Why Do Queer Women On Television All Look The Same?

Seriously, where the hell are all the butches?

Kate September 1, 2012 113 Comments
TV Feature

“Words With Girls” Episode 4: Homophobic

Episode 4 of “Words With Girls” is out and Hannah is not happy with there being lesbians at a lesbian party.

Brittani August 29, 2012 30 Comments
TV Feature

The Real L Word’s Lauren and Amanda Have Brains and Beauty: The Autostraddle Interview

There’s something about Lamanda.

Kate August 18, 2012 110 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO: Autotstraddle Presents The Whitney Mixter Self-Inquiry Supercut

Does Whitney Mixter of “The Real L Word” ask herself a lot of questions? Yes. Who put all these questions into a video supercut for you, watching all of Seasons One and Two without dying of alcohol poisoning? This guy.

Lemon August 10, 2012 31 Comments
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Evil Cylon Somer Bingham Infiltrates The Real L Word: The Autostraddle Interview

“Get ready to do meta-reality somersaults about sci fi, chihuahua tossing, and Russian literature.”

Crystal August 1, 2012 36 Comments
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Teen Choice Awards 2012 Liveblog and Open Thread

Is there anything I love better than teen marketed award shows?

Lizz July 22, 2012 17 Comments
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