Netflix’s “Arcane” Is Full of Queer Badasses and Emotional Gut Punches
Arcane was surprisingly deep, surprisingly stunning, surprisingly surprising, surprisingly gay.
Reine #29: See You Next Year
Getting together at the end of the year over a cozy bowl of soup.
The Letter I Wrote to Santa This Year
When I was five years old, I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wanted to be a boy. So I decided to write to Santa Claus and ask him to turn me into one for Christmas that year.
Boobs On Your Tube: Merry Christmas, Niecy Nash and “Claws” are Back!
Plus an update on Hightown and a run-down of everything our TV Team’s been up to this week!
JoJo Siwa and Gal Pal Katie Debut Matching Christmas Outfits
JoJo Siwa and Katie Mills have had a big week, from almost getting trampled at an NBA game to wearing matching “Elf” t-shirts.
Fishy Christmas Eve Traditions
I put a lot of pressure on myself to learn and revel in the customs of “our people,” which meant that I always included a small scoop of the fish salad on mine and then tried to avoid it the rest of the night.
Notes for a Queer Homemaker: When Company Comes Over
Hopefully these tips make hosting feel more accessible to more people (although, please heed the guidelines of your local health authorities right now about hosting because Miss Omicron is truly everywhere).
Back To The Queer Future #9: Find The Fire Filcher
Can you help root out the mole and ensure the Lesbian Avengers have a successful fire-eating protest in front of the Whitehouse!?
The Comment Awards Going on a Gay Date with Krampus
“My daily announcement that ‘MARISA TOMEI’ is an anagram of ‘IT’S A ME, MARIO.'”
Simple, Quiet, Personal: An End of Year Tarot Ritual for Forgiveness
I want to invite you to a ritual that’s just for you: one of reflection, illumination, and ultimately, forgiveness.
The 30 Most Popular Autostraddle Posts Of 2021
Believe it or not, there are a lot of quizzes and a lot of gay sports and a lot L Word Generation Q Content on our list of the most popular new Autostraddle posts of 2021!
And Just Like That… Sex and the City Realizes People of Color Exist
YIKES.
Also.Also.Also: Santa Really Said 🗣 Stonewall Was a Riot, Never Be Quiet
When Santas stormed Macy’s at the height of the AIDS crisis, the cure for holiday blues, the best sapphic bops of the year (including a playlist!), and congratulations to Gabrielle Korn on her big lesbian elopement!
In Remembrance of My Queer Nigerian Christmas
That Christmas with queer family reminded me that multiple possibilities exist even in the darkest of places.
The Best TV Shows of 2021 With LGBTQ Women and Non-Binary Characters
Our TV Team has voted and these are our picks for the Best TV Shows of 2021 with lesbian, bisexual, queer and/or trans characters.
There’s Something About Bookish Men I Can Step On
Let’s just {redacted} on top of a pile of demonology books?
Free, Last Minute Gifts You Can Find in Your Home Because You’re Poor, the Supply Chain Is Broken and Capitalism Will Inevitably Crumble
Need last minute gifts? You probably have stuff you can give away without making a dent in your bank account.
Love Letters to Trans People: Part 3
If what greets you this holiday is loneliness, understand that you haven’t been left with nothing. You have been left with yourself, and that is a whole lot more than nothing.
Pop Culture Fix: Bridget Regan’s Poison Ivy Blooms in Batwoman’s Gotham City
Jojo Siwa has a message for homophobic parents, Rue’s got a new fave in the Euphoria season two trailer, and trans Jeopardy superstar Amy Schneider snagged her 14th win broke the $600k mark this week!
“Wait, Is This a Date?” Podcast Special Episode: 2021 Mailbag
Happy holidays! And by “happy” I mean, things sure feel really bad right now?? But luckily our gift to you is a virtual one AKA our long-awaited mailbag episode!