Normal Blood Feelings: 5 Dark (and Sometimes Sexy) Queer Vampire Stories
If witches are a way to tell stories about women and power, vampires are a way to tell stories about women and sex.
141 Arrested for Peaceful Standing Rock Protest; White Armed Militia is Acquitted
141 arrests were made at Standing Rock on Thursday, police in Washington fatally shot a pregnant Native woman during a welfare check, a new lawsuit filed in Utah challenges the state’s “no promo homo” law, two proposed anti-abortion laws in Alabama were blocked by a judge and more news.
The Comment Awards Is Really Procrastinating On That Final Costume Decision
This week we’ve got puppy love, egrets, corpse talk and so much more!
Early Voting in the US Brings Alarming Reports of Irregularities, Accusatory Trump Tweets
Trump is tweeting about “vote flipping” the same day that a story comes out with one of his senior officials bragging about “voter suppression.” What’s actually going on for US voters?
How Olivia Became The Most Successful Lesbian Business Of All Time
Financial independence from the patriarchy was a primary goal of lesbian feminism, because true liberation required not relying on men for anything, including money. It’s a tricky thing to pull off now and was even harder back then. But, somehow, Olivia did it.
Samira Wiley & Laverne Cox’s Lip Sync Battle Is a Real Party In Your Pants
This is the best thing that’s happened this year and that’s just plain facts.
Superqueero Roundup Recap: Maggie Sawyer And Alex Danvers Walk Into A Gaylien Bar
President Wonder Woman is ushering in the matriarchy like National City is Paradise Island!
Police Brutality at Standing Rock Soars With Use of Out of State Law Enforcement
As of Wednesday, those on the frontlines were bracing for the worst. They were slowly being surrounded by heavily militarized law enforcement. Despite this, the Water Protectors are standing strong and calling for more Warriors to come and protect the water and Native way of life.
Autostraddle Reader Survey 2016: We Wanna Know All About You!
It’s time for the 2016 Autostraddle Reader Survey! Are you ready? (I don’t think you’re ready!)
6 Classic Video Games To Revisit In This Season Of Nostalgia
‘Tis the season to reminisce about school supplies and old school video games.
Lez Liberty Lit: Nothing Is Static
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Beyoncé, digital accessibility and representation as an ongoing project, every spell used in Harry Potter, Halloween reading and more.
You Need Help: How Do I NOT Cause a Breakup with a Tough Talk?
“I’ve written them a letter about feeling like I’m getting the short end of the stick, but I’m afraid that it comes off as a break-up letter and I don’t want to break up with them. I really just want to be happy with them.”
Pop Culture Fix: The Earth’s Celebrities Make A Final Push To Keep Us From Electing Donald Trump
Famous women are not going to let you vote for Trump on their watch, everybody knows Alex is going to hook up with Maggie Sawyer on Supergirl, Mary Lambert played at Stonewall, Lady Gaga did Carpool Karaoke, and more pop culture news!
Foolish Child #8: Black Girl Hairing
The Afro. The Extensions. The Chemical Warfare Relaxers.
No Filter: Gabby Rivera Joins The A-List
Also, Carrie Brownstein shills for her new girlfriend, Jiz Lee fights the good fight and Ruby Rose is thrilled to receive a can of sardines with her name on it.
Two Women On ‘The Bachelor’ Started Dating and I Am Finally Vindicated
Oh, and I would’ve waited another 20 seasons and 14 years. If I had to haunt this mortal plane to finally witness the moment when the women on The Bachelor started eyeing each other on the show’s cocktail party, I would.
Rebel Girls: 10 Queer and Trans Women Who Want to Save Your State From Itself
A woman is gonna be president so soon! Get the fuck into it! And while you’re at it, vote for these queer and trans women.
These Are The Best Stills From The “Designing Women” Opening Credits
Stills of Charlene’s face framed on a desk where a cat also sits. Stills of pieces of toast. Stills of women with relaxed faces in natural, casual repose.
Trans People Are More Racially Diverse Than the General Population, New Study Finds
A new study finds trans people are less likely to be white and more likely to be Latinx or Black compared to the U.S. population.
Save a Feral Cat’s Life With a $15 DIY Winter Shelter
Winter is coming, and you can be a hero!