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Movie Features

Glamorous Degradation: On Sex Workers and Authenticity in Cinema

When I watch these movies, I find myself writing fan fictions in my head: What details would I change, to make this piece of art truly for me, and for the community that I love? Maybe it’s simply that the sex workers on film would just be a lot more… regular.

Janis Luna January 22, 2020 2 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Legends of Tomorrow” Episode 501 Recap: Journey to the Past

The Legends are BACK and so are Sara and Ava, learning to navigate their post-Crisis relationship.

Valerie Anne January 22, 2020 13 Comments
Literature

Year of Our (Audre) Lorde: January’s Uses of the Erotic

Introducing our new series: Year of Our (Audre) Lorde, a monthly analysis of works by queen mother Audre Lorde as they apply to our current political moment. First, how harnessing our erotic power can help us THRIVE!

Jehan January 22, 2020 13 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Bella Thorne Celebrates Mental Health, The Vida Cast Looks Amazing and Gigi Gorgeous Serves Fashion

Katie Sowers is going to the Super Bowl and Amber Heard looks great in her cast!

Christina Tucker January 22, 2020 6 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft LGBT Book Reviews

Chani Nicholas’ “You Were Born For This” Gives Us the Tools We Need to Understand Ourselves

Chani Nicholas’ debut astrology guide slash workbook gives you the keys to better understand yourself, if you are ready to commit to it.

Christina Tucker January 22, 2020 5 Comments
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Meet Autostraddle’s Newest Writers!

Come on in and meet the new kids! Who are actually all adults!

the team January 21, 2020 24 Comments
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Also.Also.Also: I Can’t Believe Roxane Gay Invented Leather Jackets for This Rihanna Interview

Katie Sowers is the first lesbian to coach in a Super Bowl, San Francisco Pride bans corporations and cops from this year’s parade, and more mid-week reading!

Carmen Phillips January 21, 2020 3 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

2020 Is the Year of the Emperor; Are You Ready to Combine Structure and Growth?

The Emperor doesn’t have to be a symbol of everything that’s oppressed us, that’s harmed or damaged or traumatized us – instead, it can be an invitation to reclaim the foundations that have already been built, to shake them up and find ways to use them in new and empowering ways, or to tear them down and rebuild completely.

meg January 21, 2020 2 Comments
TV Reviews

I Loved “Sex Education” Season Two — I Wish It Loved Me Back

What’s incredible about Sex Education, and especially this second season, is its ambition is to include everybody.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 21, 2020 16 Comments
Television

“Gentefied” Trailer: Latina Lesbians Are Here to Save the Day! (And Their Family’s Taqueria)

America Ferrara’s new bilingual comedy series combines my absolute favorite things: Latinx families, drool-worthy close ups of food, and brown girls making out. What more could you ask for?

Carmen Phillips January 21, 2020 8 Comments
Straddleverse

Now Hiring: Trans Subject Editor for Autostraddle.com

Autostraddle is looking for a dedicated part-time editor devoted to members of the trans community who both read and write for the magazine!

The Editors January 21, 2020 3 Comments
Relationships

You Need Help: Why Am I So Tempted to Cheat?

Cheating is a form of escape from our current situation; it allows us to momentarily be with someone else, maybe even be someone else, for a night. Honesty has consequences. Cheating, if we don’t get caught, does not.

Archie January 21, 2020 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

What Can Black Queer People Learn From the Lost Queer Joy of the Civil Rights Movement?

More than anything, this year, I wish black queer and trans people JOY. Martin Luther King didn’t fight that damn hard for us not to have a quality of life that comes with celebrating our joy and humanity first.

Carmen Phillips January 20, 2020 10 Comments
TV Reviews

“Batwoman” Adds Another Lesbian Character and a Major Coming Out Storyline

It’s tough competition on The CW, but Batwoman seems determined to become the gayest show on TV.

Heather Hogan January 20, 2020 9 Comments
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“To L and Back” Gen Q Podcast Episode 107

Bette Porter is not afraid to sleep with your wife! And we’re not afraid to admit that we loved a certain sinful make out!

Drew Burnett Gregory January 20, 2020 2 Comments
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TV Show Recaps

“Supergirl” Episode 510 Recap: A Whole New World

Alex and Kara find themselves swimming in Brainys, including a gay lady Brainy, in this new post-Crisis world.

Valerie Anne January 20, 2020 19 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Queer Tarotscopes: Aquarius Season Breaks the Things that Need to Be Broken

After this recent season of focused movement and intensive structure, Aquarius invites us to expand our vision of what’s possible, to let our imaginations take over, to consider what kind of future we want to build not only for ourselves, but for the world we inhabit. Where Capricorn helped us to stay grounded, Aquarius demands that we soar.

meg January 20, 2020 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

Martin Luther King Day Roundtable: What’s In Your Black Justice Toolkit?

Black justice is not the sole responsibility of only black people. We’re asking: What does black liberation look like for you, and what are you prepared to do to get there?

The Speakeasy January 20, 2020 12 Comments
The L Word: Generation Q

“The L Word: Generation Q” Should Change Its Mind About Trans Actresses Playing Cis Characters

Gen Q has come the closest to featuring the kind of trans women representation I crave. All that needs to change is for the show to make the characters trans.

Drew Burnett Gregory January 20, 2020 43 Comments
TV Feature

“Batwoman” Showunner Caroline Dries on That Big Coming Out Episode and What’s Next For Our Lesbian Caped Crusader

“Kate has finally become comfortable as Batwoman, in being a symbol of hope for Gotham City — but now she’s starting to understand that, as a symbol, she can do more.”

Heather Hogan January 19, 2020 5 Comments
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