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Politics + Activism

12 Quotes About Freedom from Queer and Trans People of Color to Meditate on This Independence Day

Queer and trans people of color know more about the ugliness of America than most. But we’re still here. We’re still fighting for our liberation. Let us lift up those voices today.

Carmen Phillips July 4, 2019 13 Comments
Webcomics

Foolish Child #49: Rite of Passage

“Don’t ever fall for a straight woman.”

Dickens July 3, 2019 5 Comments
TV Show Recaps

“Good Trouble” Episodes 202 & 203 Recap: Double the Trouble, Double the Recap

I proudly present, the compliment to last season’s “Men Are Trash (But Sometimes Not)” leaderboard: “These Women Aren’t Defined by Their Relationships (But I am Judging Them for It)” leaderboard.

Natalie July 3, 2019 3 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Ellen Page Adopted a New Dog for Pride

In the meantime, Samira Wiley wore rainbow eyeshadow, Stephanie Beatriz wore bisexual eyeshadow, and Evan Rachel Wood met a sexually fluid tiger.

Stef July 3, 2019 13 Comments
Friendship

Friendships Are Work, and It’s Worth It: Loving Your Friends Like You Love Your Dates

I want to talk about loving and investing in friendship with the same fervor many of us have been taught to treat romantic relationships only.

Vanessa July 3, 2019 21 Comments
LGBT Pride

PHOTOESSAY: NYC’s Dyke March, Queer Liberation March, All-Ages Party, and More (Not Corporate) World Pride

World Pride took over New York last week in what was possibly the largest LGBTQIA+ event in history.

Molly July 3, 2019 13 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Tessa Thompson Is a Damn Delight as Eartha Kitt’s Catwoman on “Drunk History”

Kate McKinnon has her Marianne Williamson impression ready to go, Lucy Lawless can’t believe she’s still having to explain that Xena was gay, Rutina Wesley on this season of Queen Sugar, Lizzo’s not giving up on Ursula, the Black Lady Sketch Show, and more!

Heather Hogan July 3, 2019 15 Comments
LGBT Book Reviews

This New Book on Nurturance Culture Is Needed, but Is It Too Normative?

While “Turn This World Inside Out” makes plain the problems with shaming folks into a more liberated world free of gendered violence, it does so in limited ways that made me as a reader hungry for more.

Bani Amor July 3, 2019 9 Comments
AF+

Some Answers to Some Things You’ve Been Asking Us #25

Can we please get a “sustainability dyke” pin? I would love that so much.

The Editors July 2, 2019 48 Comments
TV News & Trailers

“Wynonna Earp” Is Officially Coming Back for Season 4, Canadian Gays Win Again

Our angelic bisexual badass and soft butch sheriff are officially returning to us!

Valerie Anne July 2, 2019 14 Comments
Dating Friendship

Yes, Virginia, You Can Date Your Best Friend You’re Secretly in Love With (At Least, In Theory)

Someone has gotta make the first move, or you’re gonna spend the rest of your life hyper-aware of the fact that two centimeters of your outer thighs are touching as you sit next to each other rigidly on the sofa watching Masterchef Junior.

Rachel July 2, 2019 11 Comments
Health

Sue Bird’s Essay About Megan Rapinoe Will Punch Your Heart in the Face in the Very Best Way

LOVE IS NOT A LIE, CASE CLOSED.

Heather Hogan July 2, 2019 27 Comments
Community

Insta Crush: Potato the Corgi Has Mixed Feelings About Fame

“Potato is always looking for dog sitters and play dates, feel free to slide into her DMs ;)”

Vanessa July 2, 2019 11 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: Am I in Love With the Person I Had Sex With Once or Is It Cancer Season?

I don’t know if I’m about to get murdered or married or literally never hear from her again. And I don’t really care??

Drew Burnett Gregory July 2, 2019 9 Comments
TV Reviews

We Watched MTV’s “Sexually Fluid” Dating Show “Are You The One”? and Unfortunately We… Love It?

Find out whether Amber and Nour adopt a pet together, and the exciting potential future of Justin the tattooed vet and Max, who Stef lovingly describes as a “sex idiot.”

Rachel July 1, 2019 36 Comments
Travel

Call For Submissions: The Travel Issue

Our summer issue is a broad look at traveling around and about this whole weird place, for all the right or wrong or baffling reasons. Submissions are open until July 22nd!

The Editors July 1, 2019 6 Comments
Podcasts The L Word

“To L and Back” L Word Podcast Episode 113: Locked Up

Just your average everyday lesbians fighting sexual tension in jail episode!

Riese July 1, 2019 15 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Queer Horoscopes for July 2019: How Your Sign’s Navigating Security and Vulnerability Through July’s Eclipses

The best way to resolve relationship anxiety isn’t what you think this month, as the eclipses show us what’s been hidden.

Corina Dross July 1, 2019 3 Comments
Movie Reviews

Thirsty Classics: “The Children’s Hour” Is All About Shirley MacLaine’s Hair

“Shirley daydreams about their first meeting. “I remember thinking, What a pretty girl.” Later, Audrey kisses her cheek and Mary’s eyes widen. Mine do too.”

Drew Burnett Gregory July 1, 2019 28 Comments
AF+

The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 58, June 2019

“Where do we stand on my confetti canon? Should I bring it to camp?”

Riese June 30, 2019 20 Comments
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