The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 25, July 2016
“Today in the bisexual celebrities beat, I have fucking died”
Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #1: Beach Body
Please welcome our new artist, Alyssa, to the Autostraddle family!
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!
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?
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?
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.”
The Comment Awards Enjoys Popping Bubble Wrap
This week we’ve got Gaybusters, Comic-Con, Holtzy’s wife and so much more!
Disabled People of Color Speak Out With #GetWokeADA26
If you’re able-bodied and have questions you’re too embarrassed to ask, read this report. If you’re disabled and ready to stare down some hard truths, read this report. And most of all, if you assume disability negates white privilege, Read. This. Report.
Queer Ten, Straight Zero: A Comic About Chin Hair
It’s about queer aesthetics and desirability outside of mainstream hetero beauty standards.
This Elder Lesbian Was Harassed at Her Senior Home, Now She Wants Justice
Lesbian elder Marsha Wetzel says the Glen Saint Andrew Living Community knew that she was receiving verbal and physical abuse from other residents because of her sexual orientation and did nothing about it.
Tegan and Sara’s “Faint of Heart” Shows the Bright Queer and Trans Present We Always Dreamed Of
Are you looking to listen to an absolutely great pop song while crying because you’re so happy and hopeful today?
2016 Democratic National Convention, Night Three: Thanks Obama!
Obama crowned Hillary his successor and reminded us just how much we’re going to miss him.
New Gamers, Here Are 5 Story-Driven Video Games You Can’t Lose!
Whether you’re getting back into gaming after a long time away or starting for the first time, these stories are for you!
Aesthetic Rising: Your Astrological Fashion Forecast Featuring Leo
During this month of your birth, you should put your charm on display by wearing something from this tasteful yet summery collage and pretending that you’re on the beach.
How Do You Stop from Scrolling: More Internet Haikus
Featuring the raya app, Trivago dad, and Carrie Bradshaw hiding from an email.
Notes from a Queer Engineer: What “Ghostbusters” Gets Right About Women in STEM
With the release of Ghostbusters, I feel like Hollywood is finally reaching the point of fluency when it comes to representations of women in STEM.
BREAKING: At Last, Kristen Stewart Calls Alicia Cargile Her “Girlfriend” In a Major Magazine, Which Is Like “Gal Pal” But Different
“I think also right now I’m just really in love with my girlfriend. We’ve broken up a couple of times and gotten back together, and this time I was like, ‘Finally, I can feel again.'”
2016 Democratic National Convention, Night Two: Black Lives Matter
Not only did the Mothers of the Movement give Black Lives Matter its most prominent moment in the spotlight to date, it also made the strongest argument yet that Republicans do not own faith.
Pop Culture Fix: Here’s That Hannah Hart Food Network Show and Samira Wiley Dystopian Hulu Series You’ve Been Craving
Hannah Hart gets her own Food Network show, Samira Wiley’s starring in a Margaret Atwood adaptation and also has feelings about LGBT Pride, an “Orphan Black” blooper reel, saying goodbye to Miss Cleo and so many more stories for this day, which is your day, and nobody can EVER take that away from you.
7 Movies Lesbian Director Kelsey Jannings from “BoJack Horseman” Probably Made
Before ‘Women Who Love Women Who Love Recycling,’ there was ‘Dirty Dancing In Danskos.’