FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Tell Me Your Travel Horror Stories
I know there are some of you out there who have been dumped on vacation and, like, you don’t have to talk about it, but also I do have questions.
Meet Cutting Room Floor, Your New Favorite Self-Described Sad Gay Band
If you’re looking for Cutting Room Floor on social media, you’ll find them under the moniker “Sad Gay Band.” It’s sort of a joke, it’s also not an exaggeration – it might even be an understatement, both with regard to being gay and to being sad. Sink/Swim is their latest album, and it’s been over three years in the making.
The Comment Awards Are Posting The Very Best Thirst Traps, TYVM
“I posted that photo just to be included in No Filter.”
How to Care for an Air Plant
I suppose the truth is my home, then, is in transition — in the in-between of leaving home, and finding another, in that bittersweet knowledge that nothing is forever.
The Travel Issue: Letter From The Editor
These are stories of risk and growth, building connections and realizing when they’re ending — all the places we think are worth moving toward and the things worth returning to.
“Pose” Episode 207 Recap: Elders
Queer elders are often way too young for the responsibility but they are invaluable. Our community survives because of all of us.
Democratic Debate #2, Night Two: Frontrunners Falter, Booker Shines
Last night, the remaining ten qualified candidates for the Democratic nomination competed in their second debate of the 2020 campaign. Like the previous night’s debate, there were a lot of fireworks, with lower-tier candidates taking their last and best opportunity to bolster their standing in time to qualify for the third debate in September.
Queer Horoscopes for August 2019: Leo Season Brings Flowers, Honey, Glitter, Leather
Leo season is arriving in full lushness. It’s time to come out again.
The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 59, July 2019
“megan rapinoe’s leather shorts and a tux jacket ONLY look is exactly what a 7 year old might negotiate to be able to wear to a fancy thing, and i love it.”
“The L Word: Generation Q” Casts Trans Actress Jamie Clayton as Tess, Which Is a Gay Name
While last week’s announcement was exciting, there’s something especially thrilling about a trans woman character who is actually in the age range of the main crew.
“Good Trouble” Episode 207 Recap: In the Middle
With the summer finale looming, everyone is forced to take a good long look at themselves and their relationships.
What We Love and Hate About Dating Leos
“I’ve dated several Leos and they were all very mean to me!!!!”
Pop Culture Fix: Kristen Stewart Just Wants to Be Loved, Man
Kristen Stewart’s Vanity Fair profile, even more new Lena Waithe projects, goodbye to Jill Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz would really love to be a lesbian viking and Jaimie Alexander would really love to be Tessa Thompson’s queen.
Democratic Debate #2, Night One: Warren and Sanders Stand Out Amidst the Midwestern Discourse
After 10 minutes of Superbowl-esque graphics and introductions and some performative patriotism, we got an hour of questions that came straight out of the GOP playbook.
Foolish Child #51: White (Culture) Tears
“I’m so tired of stark white classic movies being attributed to queer and feminist culture…”
No Filter: This Extremely Hot Picture of Jen Richards
Also, Lena Waithe meets a childhood hero and Kehlani has an enticing offer.
You Need Help: Closeted Girlfriends, Pregnant Butches, Straight Weddings and More
Our fundraiser perk super special You Need Help is here!
“Orange Is the New Black” Season Seven: Everything Is Different Our Final Time Around
“There are few shows that I have loved with the ferocity that I loved Orange is the New Black, and there are exactly zero shows that have broken my heart the way this show did. So when it came to the final season, I was trying to prepare myself for anything.”
8 Sins I Committed by Viewing This Catholic-Themed Gillian Anderson Photoshoot
Is thinking about Gillian Anderson handing the rosary back to you still warm from her body heat an impure thought? Thinking about Gillian Anderson confessing? Thinking about confessing to Gillian Anderson? What do you think the exact moment was that a line was crossed irreversibly with the hot priest in Fleabag S2? How many novenas would I have to say for this entire train of thought? Much to think about.
Outfest 2019: The Future of Queer Cinema Is Trans
I’ve lamented that I’m never going to see my stories on screen until I make it happen for myself. Never have I felt that to be less true. There are so many of us out there making work for ourselves, and each other.