A Whole New World (of Warcraft)
Ladies and gentlebois, this is my coming out: I am a proud, gay, level 85 warlock. And I am here to recruit you.
Video Game Roundup: Five New iPhone And iPad Games For Your Gaming Pleasure
I love being able to play games while waiting on line at the DMV.
Reach Othrs on Your Phone: Why I Have a Screen of Gay Lady Dating Apps
Mobile dating apps are blowing up for gay men and straight people, but what is on the market for queer ladies?
Anna Anthropy: Queering Video Games One Pixel at a Time
“Anthropy proves to us that video games can tell our stories as queer and trans* women. They can vent our frustrations in ways other people can experience. They can help us to communicate the things we go through in an unprecedented, interactive way.”
From Sailor Moon to Yaoi Fangirls: Gender and Sexuality at Otakon 2012
How is sexism perpetuated in anime and manga? What is the role of women in geek culture? Just some of the interesting topics covered by my visit to the East Coast’s largest anime convention.
Where the F*ck Should I Go To Eat? and Other Combinations of Food and Cursing
Ali’s Team Pick: Do you like food? Do you like cursing? So do I! And so does this web designer, and he’s telling you where to f*cking eat your f*cking dinner.
Dr. Ben Barres Knows That Misogyny in the Sciences Is Real
The problem is that not everyone knows women aren’t biologically limited to washing dishes. Dr. Ben Barres studies brains, is trans, and shares his unique perspective on this un-news.
Rooster Teeth Expo Hosts Panel of Lady Weirdos from YouTube
“I want girls to be awkward and funny and weird and think about being a girl in a different way than shopping and putting on makeup.” -Grace Helbig
All The Small Things: Comic-Con Dug Into Some Progressive Politics, Other Cool Shit
At the San Diego ComicCon’s smaller events, your free swag is knowledge.
Maker Camp: Sounds Awesome, Bestows Relevancy To Google+
Hey campers! We just found a way to fill your time until A-Camp rolls around.
So Many Cunning Hats: “Firefly” Superfan Attends ComicCon’s “Firefly” Reunion, Loves It
“If I can get through this without cryin’ it’ll look a lot cooler.”- Nathan Fillion
Set Your Phasers To Awesome: Autostraddle’s At Comic Con
I was there for you and I wanted to buy everything.
The Invention of the Book, and Also Douglas Adams
Carolyn’s Team Pick: Books, Douglas Adams, and killer animation? Yes please.
My Little Pony: Lesbianism is Magic
The “brony” fandom is a lot more Sapphic than you’d think, at least as far as their fanfiction goes.
Star Wars Gear for Star Wars Day!
Today is Star Wars Day which I guess is as good a reason as any to show you some things I want.
Dinosaur News! Were Your Favorite Prehistoric Beasts Actually Aquatic?
Lizz’s Team Pick: What if dinosaurs all lived in the water? WHAT IF?!
Eleven Things You Wish You Knew About Honeybees
Honey honey up in the trees/ Fields of flowers deep in his dreams/ Lead them out to sea by the east/ Honey honey food for the bees
Four Quirky iPhone Games To Make Awkward Situations Less Awkward
Portable gaming on your phone is the best for awkward family gatherings / awkward anything!
PenguinCam: For When You Want to See Penguins Do Things Besides Marching
Rachel’s Team Pick: It’s like the E! True Hollywood story of penguins.
Kate Leth Draws Comics, Knows What We Want: The Autostraddle Interview
Queer comic artist Kate Leth (of Kate or Die! fame) talks about drawing, women, drawing women, and why filthy comics are the most fun. Also, she made a sexy drawing just for you!