“Captain Marvel” Is More Kickass Than Our Wildest Dreams
If I were a man invested, even subconsciously, in propping up a patriarchal society where women, even subconsciously, Know Their Place, Captain Marvel would terrify the pants off of me.
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: When Did You Find Autostraddle And What Happened Next?
We’ve been here for 10 years! When did you join the party?
It’s Autostraddle’s 10th Birthday: Ask Us Anything!
Sweet birthday AMA!! Eight full hours of advice, answers, resolutions, and camaraderie! No question will go unanswered! Not an A+ member yet? TODAY’S A GREAT DAY TO JOIN!
Save Room for Autostraddle’s 10th Birthday Cake
Reneice is making us a cake! Then you can make the cake! We can all make the cake!
Tomboys of Literature: An Incomplete Survey
A subjective beginning exploration into the far-reaching but inconsistent landscape of literary tomboys.
“Riverdale” Episode 314: Be Gay, Do Crimes
Cheryl Blossom really encapsulates that “Game Of Thrones But Make It Teen Drama” essence that represents Riverdale at its finest.
“Derry Girls” Is Back and if You’re Not Watching, You’re Robbing Yourself of Joy
I’m pleased to report that series two, which landed this week on Channel 4, is just as irreverent, just as uproarious, just as unpredictable as series one.
10 Queers Get Honest About Ghosting
Communication is hard, especially when you have to tell someone something they might not want to hear, which is why sometimes we… just don’t do it!
“Good Trouble” Episode 109 Recap: Willful Blindness
This week’s Good Trouble is a little over-stuffed, but we’re finally getting to the heart of Alice’s issues.
Pop Culture Fix: Lesbians Seize Our Hearts In Netflix’s “Queer Eye” S3 and “Someone Great” Rom-Com Trailers
Topics include a new Gina Rodriguez rom-com with a black queer lead played by DeWanda Wise, big things on Queer Eye’s third season, Anna Paquin’s new lesbian period film, the Derry Girls and teenage apathy
YES NO MAYBE: Pink Lightbulbs and Wine Butt Plugs
“I’m gonna give this one an enthusiastic YES for the sole reason of their weird cow advertising.”
No Filter: Stephanie Beatriz is the Cat’s Pajamas
Also, Hayley Kiyoko in Spain, Janelle Monáe in Paris, Samira and Lauren have a SNL date night, and WILL KEHLANI HAVE HER FRIGGIN BABY ALREADY????
“Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good” Asks Us to Practice for the World We Want
Pleasure Activism offers up a multitude of tactics for which to embody pleasure, claim it as a central and essential liberatory practice, and a sustainable one for the long-term road trip of justice work.
Fictional Cats, Ranked
There’s been even more talk of cats than usual on the queer internet lately, due to Oatmeal the cat in Russian Doll and Chewie the cat in Captain Marvel. Let’s keep that momentum going!
“Black Lightning” Episode 214 Recap: Get You a Girlfriend Who Knows How to Brawl
Well then, Grace and Anissa had their first real fight. But, it’s not at all what you think.
For Your Consideration: Make the Bisque
Become a kitchen top, even if just for one day.
Take Autostraddle’s Big Queer Money Survey So We Can All Prosper
Let’s talk about everybody’s favorite topic: money!!!
Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Stephanie Beatriz-Directed #MeToo Episode Wallops the Patriarchy, Hilariously
When you have legitimately diverse cast and a writers room willing to evolve with the cultural conversation, you get episodes like this that ask hard questions and don’t shy away from broken penis jokes.
“Supergirl” Episode 413 Recap: Among the Elite
Lena wore a pinstripe suit and Alex spends some time with her in the lab.
15 TV Shows We Loved and Lost and Were Actually Sad About
News breaking last week that queer fan favorites One Day at a Time and Wynonna Earp were facing an uphill battle getting another season made has caused our TV team to: a) wail and gnash our teeth, and b) reflect on some of the shows we’ve actually mourned losing.