Results for: be the change
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TRANSCRIPT: Making the Queer Media You Want to See in the World
We live in a time when you can see yourself reflected in all kinds of media, from all kinds of corporations, who never liked to talk about us before. But when you click on those things, you are giving people money who are not part of our community.
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I Love Breaking Goals Into Small Steps: A Day of Work
Part of this job is making peace with the fact that I will, in fact, never get everything done that I want to.
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6 Reasons Reader Support Is Independent Media’s Only Shot at Survival
We’re not the only independent media outlet out there, but we think there is one thing we all have in common — and that’s that reader support is the absolute only way for indie media to survive.
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The Comment Awards Are Loyal and True
“James is a great man who let Bette Porter yell at him all the time and never complained. He was Bette’s most loyal bottom.”
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What Do We Do Now: An Open Thread on May 29, 2020
There is so much to feel. There is so much to be done. What are you doing, today, tomorrow, the next day, and the next?
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One Last Letter From This Editor
I’ve had three full-time jobs for this company for 11 years and today I’m taking the triumphant step of knocking that down to two!
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“Go On a Real Date, With a Real Gay Woman” A Letter On Finding Queer Community from Heather Hogan
1. Come out to my family. 2. Buy a plane ticket anywhere.
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This is Your Friday Open Thread for July 3, 2020
What’s up with you today? How’s your heart?
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The Comment Awards Are Normalizing Weird
“Yesterday I thought to myself, ‘I wonder what GayStew is doing in quarantine?’ And this morning I find myself reading this.”
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Come On Jeff, Get ‘Em: A Day of Work
Carmen suggested once that we become the “Gay Strategist” and I love this idea for us.
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The Comment Awards Are Tender And Exploratory
“How many people are in bed with Janelle Monáe?!”
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Everything’s Terrible But Queer Media Can Make It – With Your Help
Autostraddle is one of very few queer media outlets or publications still around in 2021 (though we’re always thrilled to see new ones join us!). And considering, you know, everything, we very well might not be around someday. But we’re hoping that with the support of our community, we’ll be able to say: NOT TODAY, SATAN! We’re going to stick this one out, with a little help. Okay? Okay.
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This is Your Friday Open Thread for June 26, 2020
It’s the last Friday in June! We’ve had a big exciting week here at Autostraddle! We’re hosting a virtual benefit on Sunday! Let’s talk about everything!
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New Vision for Us, New Perks for You: Autostraddle’s August 2020 Fundraiser is Here
If you’re asking “why fundraise now?” the answer is twofold.
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Autostraddle’s Future Is Your Future, So Let’s Make Plans?
Instead of preparing for doom, I can’t help myself from planning for the utmost beauty and enjoyment, for pleasure and laughter, for sharing stories and connections, regardless of whatever else is happening. Here are the near-future plans I’m inviting you to invest in with me on Autostraddle, during this final stretch of our fundraiser!
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Welcome Our New Trans Subject Editor, Xoai Pham!
Xin chào! My name is Xoai Pham. I’m the new Trans Subject Editor at Autostraddle.
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Carmen Phillips Is Our New Editor-in-Chief (and Would like a Vanilla Iced Latte Please)
Carmen has led the editorial team with compassion, pragmatism and heart. She brings to the table bright hopes for our future and a deep love for the roots of this strange little website.
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Friday Open Threads Are Back, Come On In & Say Hi
You said you missed the Friday Open Threads, so we’re bringing them back!
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The Comment Awards Can Have Nice Things
“The heart with a dot below it is the menstruation heart you cannot change my mind.”
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Call for Submissions: In Another World
As we head into the crisp, fresh beginning of 2020 and a new decade, we want to hear about your queerest, wildest dreams for the future. Deadline for submissions is January 31!