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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.

Riese December 24, 2021 15 Comments
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First Person Holigays

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.

Stef Rubino December 24, 2021 6 Comments
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House & Garden

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).

Ari December 24, 2021 16 Comments
AF+

Back To The Queer Future #9: Find The Fire Filcher

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Sally December 24, 2021 2 Comments
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Straddleverse

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.'”

Darcy December 24, 2021 6 Comments
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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

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.

meg December 24, 2021 7 Comments
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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!

Riese December 23, 2021 1 Comment
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TV Show Recaps

And Just Like That… Sex and the City Realizes People of Color Exist

YIKES.

Heather Hogan December 23, 2021 7 Comments
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Society + Culture

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!

Carmen Phillips December 23, 2021 5 Comments
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In Remembrance of My Queer Nigerian Christmas

That Christmas with queer family reminded me that multiple possibilities exist even in the darkest of places.

Mariam Sule December 23, 2021 7 Comments
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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.

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December 23, 2021 20 Comments
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TV Feature

There’s Something About Bookish Men I Can Step On

Let’s just {redacted} on top of a pile of demonology books?

Nico December 23, 2021 70 Comments
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Holigays

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.

Ro White December 22, 2021 15 Comments
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Community

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.

Chinelo Anyadiegwu December 22, 2021
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Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Bridget Regan’s Poison Ivy Blooms in Batwoman’s Gotham City

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Heather Hogan December 22, 2021 4 Comments
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Dating Podcasts

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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!

Drew Burnett Gregory December 22, 2021 3 Comments
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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Queer Tarotscopes for Capricorn Season 2021: What Are You Learning About Control?

With Capricorn, we rely on ourselves to get shit done.

meg December 22, 2021
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AF+

Back To The Queer Future #8: One Giant Leap For Queerkind

Can you fix the circuit so Sally Ride can make it into space?

Sally December 22, 2021 6 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Kate Moennig and Her Dog Is Just Top Tier Content to Me

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