Here’s What’s On Fire: A Tech News Roundup
Trump’s tech summit is cause for alarm in a dozen ways. Tom Wheeler steps down to give the GOP control over the FCC. And California’s governor is ready to fight the Republican party to save the earth.
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Friend4Friend
“Did Andy tell you yet?”
North Carolina Republicans Really Hate Democracy, Pass New Laws to Limit Incoming Democratic Governor’s Power
In a last ditch effort to maintain Republican power in North Carolina, Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill today that would limit the power of incoming Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, who unseated McCrory in a contested November election.
Things I Read That I Love #217: Outcasts, Weirdos, Dweebs, Punks, Shy Kids, Cartoon Fanatics, and Serial Fidgeters
Topics include sleep, “my president was Black,” farm-to-table restaurants, Betsy DeVos, Pee Wee Herman, Journey into the Imagination, Chicago State University and so much more!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: I’m a Non-Resident Alien, and So Can You!
I have to convince the U.S. government that I am a asset to society! Immigration is stressful! Let’s talk about something else!
The Comment Awards Attempts To Keep Plants Alive
This week we’ve got feelings on The Rock, Ben Carson, boobs and so much more!
Interview With My Ex-Girlfriend: Marni
“Even though we broke up for all the reasons, then you see the person you were with and are like, “you wouldn’t do that thing with me, but you’re doing it now, so maybe it wasn’t the thing… it was me.”
Top 10 Best Ghosts of 2016
7. The Ghost of Hope for the Future of America
17 Incredible Indie Online Shops for One-of-a-Kind Gifts to One-of-a-Kind People
Want to support diverse indie creators and makers this holiday season (and all year round)? Great, we’ve got you covered.
The 100 Most Lesbianish First Names, Ranked By Lesbianism
If your name is Alyssa, Nancy, or Kai… I have news for you. That news is that you are gay.
Liquor In The Tough Times: The Fortitude Martini
The performance of luxury is more important to me than ever. Plus you can channel your anger into rimming a glass.
Poly Pocket: Polyamorous In A Monogamous Relationship
Here’s how a 32-year-old Japanese American queer polyamorous Southern Californian does polyamory within functional monogamy.
Holigay Gift Guide: Boobs! Flaunt ‘Em Cause You Got Em! And Also Butts!
So everyone can celebrate whatever myriad ways boobs are present in their lives this holiday season.
Pop Culture Fix: Girls Like Girls Like Dyke Drama on ANTM, Too, Nothing New (And Other Stories)
Topics include Kyle McCoy and the lack of plus-size models on America’s Next Top Model, the Golden Globes, Hayley Kiyoko finding her voice and lovin’ ladies, a webseries featuring a “a strong-ass gay girl,” Embracing The Ironic Performance of Misandry and like a billion other things that’ll just really ice your cake.
Everyone is Gay’s New Care Package Puts the Ho Ho Homo Back in the Holidays
It’s like cookies and cocoa with your coolest queer friend, but free and available for download right now.
Our Lives By the Numbers: How Data Is Used to Track LGBT Social Progress
In the past week, two standout reports have been released: Unerased by Mic, and the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey by the National Center for Transgender Equality.
Brittani Nichols Likes You And She’s Proving It With Her New EP
Brittani Nichols Likes You is the thing about Brittani Nichols. It’s sexy and it’s funny and it’s real and it’s raw and it’s further proof that she can do anything she wants to do.
Autostraddle Holiday Merch: New Stuff, Thrilling Markdowns, Queer Wrapping Paper, Get It Now!
We’ve got huge markdowns on classic merch, so much new merch, AND you can get three rolls of Queer Wrapping Paper for $1 each with ANY PURCHASE in the store. Order by Friday to get your merch in time for the holidays!
Oh Hey! It’s Alyssa #11: Talking To Kids
Homo/transphobic society asks the same overdramatic question as ableist society.
BREAKING: Kristen Stewart Spotted Walking Next To Stella Maxwell, Ring The Alarm
Whenever famous women are seen walking next to each other, it means they are dating. I don’t make the rules.