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Avoiding Inspiration Porn in This Time of Constant Vigilance

Mark my words: Donald Trump will talk a great game about our “amazing bravery” as he gets to work stealing our healthcare. The man knows how to throw out a red herring, and we all need to be ready for this one.

Carrie November 28, 2016 20 Comments
Food Lists

22 Vegetable Recipes for When Your Winter CSA Box Overflows

This one goes out to all my vegetarian and vegan cuties.

Ari November 28, 2016 14 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Ruining Romance

Sleep orgasms, how to start sexting, third-rail erotica, Millennial relationships through the lens of capitalism, porn after January 20 and more.

Ryan Yates November 27, 2016 26 Comments
Politics + Activism

Sunday Funday Spent Thanksgiving Riding a Motorcycle with Her Queer Girl Gang and Madonna, So

Madonna spent Thanksgiving at the Ali Forney center, a historic Anglican bishop is overseeing a historically gay occasion, rainbow laces are the new thing in rugby, the Swedes are doing it right again, and more good gay news!

Carmen November 27, 2016 4 Comments
Geekery

Should You Share This News On Social Media?

While I do agree that our social media platforms and our technology sector need to combat the problem with every algorithm it can muster, I also believe that we as individuals can work faster (and more morally) than companies.

A.E. Osworth November 26, 2016 31 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baopu #28

Thankful to be ungrateful.

Yao Xiao November 26, 2016 4 Comments
Christmas

Gift Guide: What to Ask For if You Want Your Friends to Be A Little Scared of You (In a Fun Way)

Being a little scary is such a great look. It’s why so many people are into Scorpios and Slytherins.

Mey November 25, 2016 24 Comments
Holigays

12 Incredible Black Friday Sales That’ll Make Your Head Pop Right Off Your Body!

If you’re going to shop on Black Friday, for the love of goddess, do so from your couch in your pajamas. It’s nasty out there.

Riese November 25, 2016 4 Comments
Thanksgiving

OPEN THREAD: Thanksgiving 2016 Family Togetherness Time Right Here Together

We’re spending Thanksgiving together as a family; you don’t have to dress up but it would be nice if you tried the mashed potatoes. Get in here!

the team November 25, 2016 118 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Is Thankful For Comments

This week we’re thankful for gay weddings, bodysuits, garlic and so much more!

Bren November 25, 2016 8 Comments
Holigays

20% Off EVERYTHING In The Autostraddle Store Including New Gal Pal Hoodies!

OH MY GOSH LOOK AT THIS! IT’S A MAGICAL SALE! Plus we have black Gal Pal hoodies and a Black Gradient Scissoring Tee and more cool new shit on the way!

Riese November 25, 2016 19 Comments
Literature

Lez Liberty Lit: Reading For Resilience

Post-election reading recommendations, endless love for Zadie Smith, new Joan Didion, how we talk about women’s lives and more.

Ryan Yates November 24, 2016 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

Texas Introduces Two Anti-LGBT Bills, Ushering In New Era of Legislative Hell on Earth

Looking at SB92 and SB242, two bills introduced in Texas that would be a huge blow to the LGBT community there, and what we can expect in terms of legislation like this at the state and federal level going forward.

Rachel November 23, 2016 10 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Everything Is Terrible Except For Ellen Receiving Her Presidential Medal of Freedom

Okay FINE, Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor are still adorable. Plus Alison Bechdel drew her first Dykes to Watch Out For in eight years, Luisa’s getting a new love interest on Jane the Virgin, Hamilton is not here to apologize & more pop culture news for your Thanksgiving.

Heather Hogan November 23, 2016 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

Finally Free! Four Wrongfully Convicted Latina Lesbians Cleared on All Charges by Texas Court

More than twenty years since they were convicted of a horrific crime, a Texas criminal appeals court declared four Latina lesbians innocent and exonerated. The San Antonio Four’s exoneration serves as a ray of hope in these dark times and reminds us to continue to fight like hell for justice.

Yvonne November 23, 2016 10 Comments
Geekery

Team Pick: Play Games, Support Both Planned Parenthood and The ACLU

100% of your money when you buy this bundle of 151 items is split between The ACLU and Planned Parenthood.

A.E. Osworth November 23, 2016 6 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Bright Lite Magazine Empowers Preteen Girls, Restores Our Faith in Humanity

Enter Bright Lite — the badass magazine for girls that, true to its name, will bring light to your world, a grin to your face, and much-needed hope to your heart.

Carrie November 23, 2016 7 Comments
Book Lists Politics + Activism

Rebel Girls: A Reading List for the Revolution

This election shook me to my core. That’s undeniable. I am still grieving and I don’t know that I ever won’t be. I am so fucking angry and I don’t know that I ever won’t be. But I refuse to be scared, or cowed, or defeated.

Carmen November 23, 2016 7 Comments
Webcomics

Foolish Child #10: The United States of Authoritarian Rule Bingo

Convince the privilege they’re oppressed? Check!

Dickens November 23, 2016 14 Comments
Christmas Sex Toys Sponsored

Holigay Gift Guide 2016: Buying Someone A Sex Toy? Start Here.

Whether you want to say “I love you,” “I have a crush on you,” or “I genuinely want you to be happy and maybe have a lot of orgasms,” we’ve got the sex toys for you.

Ryan Yates November 23, 2016 15 Comments
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