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LGBT Book Reviews

Read a F*cking Book: “The Regulars” is a Feminist Fairy Tale, Kinda

Three twenty-something friends living in New York City accidentally acquire a mysterious liquid substance called Pretty, that, when imbibed, turns the drinker into a physically augmented version of themselves. Shenanigans ensue.

Maree August 2, 2016 7 Comments
Gender

Skye Mockabee Is At Least the Third Black Trans Woman Murdered In July, 17th Trans Person This Year

“Not even a week after I reported that Dee Whigham became at least the 16th trans person murdered in the United States this year alone, I’m devastated to have to report the murder of another much-too-young Black trans woman, Skye Mockabee of Cleveland, Ohio.”

Mey August 1, 2016 31 Comments
AF+

The Absolute Worst Thing A Boy Could Ever Be

Grieving a friend lost to suicide in childhood, the effects of harmful compulsory masculinity, and looking around at a life that could just barely have been imagined then.

Mey August 1, 2016 24 Comments
Movie Reviews

Tallulah: Ellen Page Doesn’t Play Gay, But You Should Watch It Anyway

This isn’t a May-December lesbian romance. Janney and Page revive and expand upon the chemistry they shared as step-mother and daughter in Juno. But it is a movie about women — about women who have been abandoned, who find each other, who hurt each other deeply.

Adrian August 1, 2016 12 Comments
Queer Pregnancy

Countdown to Baby T. Rex: The Non-Gestational Parent Perspective and My Enduring Love for Pickles (37 Weeks)

“I think you underestimate the amount of time I spend thinking about Remi.” – Waffle

KaeLyn August 1, 2016 51 Comments
Queer Fashion

Style Thief: Stranger Things’ Barb, Who Deserves Better

Even though we didn’t get to see enough of her, Barb has excellent fashion sense, and now you can too!

Ari August 1, 2016 21 Comments
Food Lists

24 Ways You Can (and Should) Roast a Chicken

These roast chicken recipes will cure all ills and fill you up! What more could you want?

Ari August 1, 2016 10 Comments
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Satellite of Love: Queer Horoscopes for August 2016

“New Moons are often a time for planting seeds and quiet reflection, but that with all that fire energy, expect this time to feel more erotically charged, more restless, and more externally focused. Use that fire energy wisely!”

Corina Dross August 1, 2016 15 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Fist You Like It’s Friday

The similarity between Shibari and classical ballet, how sharing media or friends can strengthen relationships, how celery and the occult made you gay, what gets you a better response in online dating and more.

Ryan Yates July 31, 2016 2 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday is One of Many Badass Queer Women Headed to Rio

Meet the queer women going to Rio, look back lovingly on Sarah McBride’s history-making speech, a GIF of Hillary Clinton’s face during the fireworks during her acceptance speech right before I passed out, 12 states are fighting for trans rights, and California is pushing back against discrimination disguised as religion. Get in here and get happy!

Carmen July 31, 2016 1 Comment
Geekery

Polymail Fixed Email Forever, Isn’t Just For Poly People

Polymail is officially the best mail app I’ve ever used. I’ll soon be deleting the others I’ve been using. It deals with aliases, it hasn’t quit by itself yet. Ugh, I’m so in love with it.

A.E. Osworth July 30, 2016 14 Comments
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Saturday Morning Cartoons: Hello World!

“Are you hyperventilating?”

Archie July 30, 2016 35 Comments
Politics + Activism

News Fix: Trans Delegates and #BlackLivesMatter Organizers Push for Progress at the DNC

More history made at the DNC, the Berta Cáceres Human Rights in Honduras Act, voter ID laws, new data on gay-straight alliances and more.

Rachel July 29, 2016 4 Comments
AF+

The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 25, July 2016

“Today in the bisexual celebrities beat, I have fucking died”

Riese July 29, 2016 29 Comments
Webcomics

Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #1: Beach Body

Please welcome our new artist, Alyssa, to the Autostraddle family!

A. Andrews July 29, 2016 19 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #207: The Ideal Woman Has No Appetitie

Topics include suicide in the Mall of America, John Cho, police, genetic sexual attraction, Diane Arbus, Donald Trump’s hotels, musical.ly and more!

Riese July 29, 2016 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

6 More “Hamilton” References Hillary Clinton Should Have Worked Into Her Acceptance Speech

One Hamilton reference is good, but wouldn’t a bunch of Hamilton references be even better?

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya July 29, 2016 9 Comments
Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Here for the Bottomless Refills and Good Company

Come join me in this red sparkly vinyl diner booth and tell me about your life! Would you like a bite of my grilled cheese?

KaeLyn July 29, 2016 133 Comments
Politics + Activism

Hillary Clinton’s Nomination Is So Much More Than Just a Victory For Women

Last night, the woman the Republican Party forced into an apron walked out onto a stage in a glowing white pantsuit to the cheers of thousands of people and said, “With humility, determination, and boundless confidence in America’s promise, I accept your nomination for President of the United States.”

Heather Hogan July 29, 2016 14 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Enjoys Popping Bubble Wrap

This week we’ve got Gaybusters, Comic-Con, Holtzy’s wife and so much more!

Bren July 29, 2016 2 Comments
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