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Queer Mom Chronicles: Happy Pride Y’all!

I was able to teach my son the un-whitewashed version of the Stonewall riots, giving power to the black and brown folks that put their bodies on the line so that his mom could be free to love freely.

Sa'iyda Shabazz June 5, 2023 15 Comments
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LGBT Pride Music

Eight LGBTQ+ Country Music Singers on Pride and Queering Country

Harlan Howard said “All you need to write a country song is three chords and the truth” — I’m pretty sure queer folks have a lot of truth to tell.

Em Win June 5, 2023 19 Comments
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Food Lists LGBT Pride

Countdown to Pride: Mocktails in Every Color of the Rainbow

It’s eight days to Pride! Get some inspiration for colorful, tasty nonalcoholic drink concoctions to serve yourself or loved ones!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 30, 2023 8 Comments
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Community

A Message From The CEO/CFO

“These are three incredible people who have put so much of their time and heart and energy into Autostraddle.”

Riese May 23, 2023 482 Comments
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LGBT Pride Playlists

Countdown to Pride: 100 Songs To Get You Ready for Running Into All Your Exes Next Month

Get angry, get horny, get introspective!

Julie Gentile May 23, 2023 14 Comments
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LGBT Pride

Countdown to Pride: Okay Gays, What Flannels Are We Tying Around Our Waists This Year?

For the first time ever here at Autostraddle, we’re COUNTING DOWN to Pride!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya May 22, 2023 1 Comment
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Culture Money + Work

Sou Sou Things: My Queer Caribbean Community Saves Money & Each Other

Even though we may struggle, as long as one of us has — all of us will have.

Amy Li Baksh May 19, 2023 6 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Waving to Alison Bechdel

“Can’t believe you neglected to mention the Titanosaur!”

Darcy May 19, 2023 3 Comments
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Countdown to Pride: New Autostraddle Merch and 20% Off Everything!

Stock up for PRIDE with merch from Autostraddle at 20% off!!

Laneia May 19, 2023 3 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Feeling Very Seen

“MILF Manor? More like Cougar Castle!”

Darcy May 12, 2023 2 Comments
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LGBT Pride Queer Fashion Shopping

I May Just Be a Target Stan, but I Love All Their Pride Themed Merch

Unfortunately, the “live, laugh, lesbian” tee is sold out online, so I will be stalking all of the stores in my area to find it.

Sa'iyda Shabazz May 10, 2023 11 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Living Their Truth

“‘Did you get this because you used to be goth or because you used to be a theater kid?’ What do you mean, used to???”

Darcy May 5, 2023 5 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Turning Into Butterflies

“Tits the season.”

Darcy April 28, 2023 4 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Shimmering in the Sun

“I love the complete and utter chaos expressed by ‘a bowl of onions’ as a coffee table accent piece.”

Darcy April 21, 2023 6 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Just Want to See Some Kissing on TV

“Just watched this, and my dog was SHOCKED when they snogged.”

Darcy April 14, 2023 3 Comments
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Meet-Ups / Events

A+ Read a Fucking Book Club is Talking “Patricia Wants to Cuddle” with Samantha Allen

June 21st on the A+ Pride Pop-Up Discord Server!

Nico April 13, 2023 2 Comments
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Community

These Queer-Friendly Gyms Provide Safe and Welcoming Places To Move Your Body

Body positivity, respect for pronouns, gender-neutral restrooms, a sense of community, and more: that’s what you’ll find at these gyms.

Kate Antoniades April 11, 2023 20 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Playing Creatively With Barbie Dolls

“Beware. That is the pit of doom. You don’t want to go in there.”

Darcy April 7, 2023 6 Comments
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Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Chewing the Ice

“My inner voice keeps going ‘Shane Shane Shane, Carmen Carmen Carmen’ exactly like the weird soundtrack from Season 3.”

Darcy March 31, 2023 6 Comments
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This is an unbelievable, humbling experience.

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