Foolish Child #70: Karen
You… don’t know what the word “slur” actually means… do you?
“Legends of Tomorrow” Episode 509 Recap: Fate’s a Bitch, Innit?
Sara and Charlie face off against Charlie’s sister and Zari 2.0 meets Original Zari in Legends of Tomorrow’s triumphant return.
Queer Comfort Reads for Tough Times
Comfort reads with queer characters to soothe you in today’s rough times! I’ve specifically picked books that are available in ebook format so that you can get a hold of them from the comfort of wherever your shelter in place is.
Pop Culture Fix: Netflix’s Real Life “A League of Their Own” Lesbian Love Story Is Gonna Make You Cry so Hard
This trailer for Legends of Tomorrow is bonkers, The Bold Type’s coming back so soon, everything else is getting delayed delayed delayed, Melissa Etheridge’s #StayHome concert series, and more!
Meet the Designers Who Are Working Hard for a Queerer Sustainability Movement
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and we are reminded that sustainability is inherently queer. The movement won’t — and can’t — continue without the queer community.
No Filter: Quinn Wilson and King Princess Listen I Need To Sit Down
King Princess and Quinn Wilson give us horse girl content and Kristen Kish needs a haircut!
Also.Also.Also: Is Anything Gayer Than a Mullet?
Ranking the best queer mullets in pop culture, a little Lizzo and Whitney Houston, happy anniversary “Love & Basketball,” and here’s what to know about the how far-right media is weaponizing the Coronavirus.
“Mrs. America” Is a Feminist Triumph and a Cautionary Tale
Don’t worry, even Cate Blanchett won’t compel you to be attracted to Phyllis Schlafly.
Queered & Careered: Practice Career Cocooning
Inspired by a caterpillar, cocooning describes a time when you are forced to wait and prepare for the transformation that is taking place inside you. Thanks to Covid-19, many of us are dealing with career cocoons right now. Here’s how to cope.
How to Quit Smoking
Tell yourself that you’re not like one of those chain smokers, that you can stop whenever you want. Start smoking American Spirits, so it’s like, not even that bad for you because it’s natural, or organic, or something. You forget.
IRL Dating Is Canceled, but Animal Crossing Is Perfect for Cute Queer Dates
Sweetly enough, it’s possible to have a shocking number of cute ass dates on Animal Crossing. I’m lucky to be quarantined with my girlfriend, but we’re running low on date opportunities.
You Need Help: Will I Ever Get Over My First Ex or Is Closure a Myth
Closure is a choice — often one you have to make on your own. And it’s absolutely okay to not be friends with an ex.
Into the A+ Advice Box: Quarantine Special Edition
Help! Your girlfriend is quarantined three hours away, your roommate’s partner moved into the apartment during the shut down without your consent, dying your hair before that next work Zoom call, handling an overwhelming group chat, and what to do when you are so alone!
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!
Extra! Extra!: The Risk of Social Distancing, the Risk of Reopening
This week’s Extra! Extra! COVID-19 looks at what’s happened with the stimulus package and protests against social distancing in the US, and how countries the world over are thinking about reopening.
Pop Culture Fix: Watch The Alternate Ending to Kristen Stewart’s Sea Monster Movie and Enjoy it Way More
The trailer for Monica Raymund’s queer murder mystery series is here, Michelle Obama and Julie Andrews will read comforting stories to you, Queen Latifah’s chatting about her lady crushes, and Atomic Blonde 2 is in the works.
Every Fiona Apple Song, Ranked by Existential Despair
“Every single verse of this is like getting clocked in the side of the head with a Yankee candle.”
(Now including new, fresh rankings from “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”!)
Queer Tarotscopes: Taurus Season Offers Comfort, Power, and Deliberate Movement
It may be tempting to cling to familiar habits and routines, to find comfort in the ways we’ve always done things — but don’t be afraid to adapt, to learn, to grow. We have an opportunity, both with this challenging pandemic and this new season of Taurus, to find creative solutions and new ways to work, play, and rest.
14 Cookie Recipes For Baking a Whole Batch Of Cookies, Then Eating Them All In Two Days
It’s time to stress bake!!!
“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 404: Layup With Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
Here comes the showdown, what goes around comes around dooo doooo doo