The A+ Bee Issue 31: Bee Here Now
This issue features a mathtastic mystery solver, a hilarious venn diagram, the continuation of last issue’s playlist, and so much more!
31 Lovely Recipes that Say “Olive You”
Big olives. Little olives. Stuffed olives. From a can. From a man. With a fox. In a box. Here and there. I would eat olives anywhere.
Ahead Of The Game: A Guide To Amping Up Your Hats This Winter
Oh, wanna look great and stay warm? Thanks hats! But there are so many chapeaus to have, and how will you decide which ones are for you? Regardless of your personal style and/or gender presentation, there are certainly several hats for you. There are levels to daring headwear, and you’re about to get in the game!
10 Trans Women Pioneers They Definitely Didn’t Tell You About In History Class
While it’s important to acknowledge famous names like Christine Jorgensen and Lili Elbe, it’s also important to talk about other trans women who might be less well-known, but have had their own big impact on trans history.
Clinton, Sanders and O’Malley Debate ISIS, Wall Street, Number of Twitter Followers
The second Democratic debate featured two fewer debaters, a moment of silence for Paris, and a lot of tweets.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants To Dehydrate You Slightly
Sexual overtures from an alien, coming out like a porn star, changes to your Tinder profile, virtual reality porn and more.
Sunday Funday Looks for Safety and Joy Across the Big, Gay World
Ruby Rose and Caitlyn Jenner got some love from the glossies, Ukrainian lawmakers voted for gay rights, Dallas went where Houston didn’t for trans folks, Starbucks wants to be a safe space, Obama wants more LGBT equality, and more good news!
Kicking Off Trans Awareness Week, the Trans Stories of the Past Year, Recapped
If you’re looking for a quick recap of some of Autostraddle’s trans coverage from the past year, look no further.
A STE(A)My Gift Guide for Nerds with an Artistic Bent
Gifts for the nerds who put the Art in STE(A)M.
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Working On It
“I’ve had a surprisingly productive few weeks!”
Boob(s On Your) Tube: Empire’s Threesome Sure Was… Dismal
Empire and American Horror Story get it wrong, Grey’s gets it right, and Carmilla and Laura still aren’t smooching enough!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Which Hogwarts House Is Best In The Sack?
Slytherin here and let’s talk about the golden snitch. Yes, I’m Sirius.
The Comment Awards Summitted Everest
Elaborate sexual scenarios and a missed opportunity by Mattel. Those things are unrelated, FYI.
Some Answers to Some Things You’ve Been Asking Us #3
“I can’t focus enough to read the cool indigneous women article but I want to read it but I cam’t I had too much drug candy”
50 Brilliant LGBTQ Women Behind The Television Camera
From Ali Adler to Nahnatchka Khan to Ilene Chaiken to three different women named “Liz,” you might not recognize their faces, but you’ll definitely recognize their work.
Fan Fiction Friday: Clarissa Explains A Handful Of Things
The creator of Clarissa Explains It All has published some fan fiction about her grown-up life. Plus: An essay on what fandom can mean to women in their 30s, some witchy story recommendations, answers to your TV questions, and a fic news round up!
Witch Hunt: Where There’s a Black Cat, There’s a Witch
Learn all about black cats, love potions, how to sew your own familiar and how to draw a sigil in this month’s witchy roundup!
Molly Goes to Europe: Snapshots of Tapas, Pastries, Museums & Views
I crashed my mom and my sister’s trip to Europe and it was great. I joined the legs from Paris to Lisbon to Seville to Madrid. Here are some things I saw, some food I found, and a bunch of selfies.
Utah Judge Takes Foster Child Away From Lesbian Parents Because Lesbian Parents
A Utah judge takes a child away from her foster parents because they’re lesbians, Texas daycare workers sue over respecting a trans child’s gender, threats and backlash at Mizzou, and more.
Lez Liberty Lit #84: A Great Library Is Freedom
Books that Patti Smith mentions in her memoir, tips for NaNoWriMo, how 21 indie presses got their starts and other things about queer books!