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Straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Running Toward My Degree Like AHHHHHHHH!

Things that are stressful: my thesis and Jessica Jones. Things that are great: talking with you in the Friday Open Thread! GET IN HERE AND TELL ME ABOUT YOUR WEEK.

A.E. Osworth February 26, 2016 178 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Feet Never Touch The Ground

We’ve got pasta currency, bows for your bush, pond scum and so much more!

Bren February 26, 2016 17 Comments
Community

Straddler Nation: We Started Meet-Up Groups and You Can, Too!

Welcome to Straddler Nation, a brand-spankin’-new series in which two rockstar meet-up group captains talk to folks building Autostraddle communities IRL around the world. For their first installment, they talked to some folks who started or are taking the reigns over their local groups.

Carmen February 26, 2016 57 Comments
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The Autostraddle Insider: Issue 20, February 2016

“I made dinner and our entire website fell apart”

Riese February 25, 2016 69 Comments
Politics + Activism

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory Loves Hypocrisy, Hates Trans People Using Correct Bathrooms

NC Governor Pat McCrory is having a meltdown over a Charlotte ordinance that protects LGBT rights, new data shows that up to half of gay and bisexual black men are at risk for HIV, abortion restrictions go into law in Louisiana, and more news.

Rachel February 25, 2016 10 Comments
TV Lists

10 Sexiest Lesbian TV Scenes That Got Everybody Wet (Because Pools)

Regina George was right: You invite a lesbian to a pool party, and it’s gonna get gay.

Heather Hogan February 25, 2016 43 Comments
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#EndRevengePorn With YouTube Stars Bria and Chrissy

“My initial reaction was terror and denial mixed with just shock and despair. It was like my life that I knew was shattered.”

Kelly February 25, 2016 13 Comments
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Read a F*cking Book: “The Lillian Trilogy”

Mary Meriam doesn’t flinch at female eroticism, at emotional turmoil, at social upheaval, at the truth of human cruelty. She also doesn’t flinch at rhyme, rhythm, formal constraint, or ancient forms of poetry and language.

Siham Karami February 25, 2016 7 Comments
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Weekenders: Allyn Mansion in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

In our first episode of a brand-new travel column, we go to a little town in Wisconsin and stay in a very big mansion on a very tall bed.

Riese February 25, 2016 33 Comments
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Pretty Little Liars Episode 617 Recap: Run, Emily, Run

The Liars all have grand epiphanies about love, except for Emily who runs around in the woods for an hour trying not to get run under (again).

Heather Hogan February 24, 2016 43 Comments
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5 Things to Keep in Mind Before Seeing “The Witch”

“The Satanic Temple has fully endorsed this movie, so this isn’t a date movie per se but it’s also not not a date movie.”

Erin February 24, 2016 29 Comments
Pets & Animals

10 Neko Atsume Toys You Can Buy in Real Life for Your Real Cat Right Now

Life imitates app; here are ten toys from Neko Atsume that you and your cat can enjoy even when your phone is off.

Rachel February 24, 2016 34 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Hollywood’s Straight White Men Are Crushing It and Other Uplifting Stories

Your heroes on what it’s like to not be a straight white male in Hollywood, 72% of LGBT speaking characters are men, an Oscar voter on why Carol “gets on his nerves,” Kate McKinnon on Ellen, Cameron Esposito’s new show, Ava DuVernay’s “Wrinkle in Time” adaptation and more!

Riese February 24, 2016 27 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: Oh So Much Queer Tarot Goodness for Your Delectation

Please enjoy this roundup of tarot bits and bobs on my radar right now. Mostly queer; otherwise, just good stuff you should know about.

Beth February 24, 2016 15 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Under A Microscope With Jasika Nicole

We’ve also got Ruby Rose’s new friend, Rachel Maddow’s new tattoo, St. Vincent’s new ring (maybe?!), Samira Wiley cuddling with a koala and some actual pond scum.

Stef February 24, 2016 48 Comments
Geekery

Nergis Mavalvala and Five Exceptional Stories Of Women In STEM

Want to be inspired? Check out these stories on Nergis Mavalvala, Katherine G. Johnson, Chien-Shiung Wu, Kathleen Mary Drew-Baker, and Emmy Noether.

Laura Mandanas February 24, 2016 12 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Quick ‘n Easy Veggie Sausage ‘n Peppers Sandwich

Five steps. Five minutes. Five fucking stars.

Carmen February 24, 2016 5 Comments
TV Show Recaps

The Fosters Episode 315 Recap: You’re What Makes Me Feel Better

Stef had her surgery and she’s doing just fine!

Heather Hogan February 23, 2016 30 Comments
Politics + Activism

Conservatives Are Out of Control with Rampant Anti-Trans Legislation

There’s more anti-trans legislation this year like never before a new report says, what happened with Hillary and Bernie in Nevada, a Yelp employee was fired after penning an open letter to her CEO about her unlivable wages, anti-gay protestors showed up at the Arizona high school where two teen girls died in a murder-suicide, and more news!

Yvonne February 23, 2016 7 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boob(s On Your) Tube: “Jane the Virgin” Puts Three Lesbians and a Gun in The Same Room

Neither Rose nor Susanna can live while the other survives! Also, Lauren moves in with Maggie (kind of?) on Younger, and we faced a sad dismissal on Top Chef.

Heather Hogan February 23, 2016 37 Comments
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