Mom-Tested, Mom-Approved Holiday Crafts to Make with Kiddos
My mom, expert holiday lover and lifelong crafty lady, came up with three fun holiday crafts to do with kids and we did them together, because I’m her kid!
Rebel Girls: 8 Ridiculous Things Famous Women Said About Feminism in 2015
I’ve had more than my fill this year of heartbreaking commentary about the movement for women’s rights from people I assumed were, well, on my level. And the one thing which unites them all is that they’re white women, and their comments exemplify what’s wrong with White Feminism.
Pop Culture Fix: Jill Soloway and Eileen Myles Are Officially Gal Pals
Jill Soloway fell in love with Eileen Myles while researching her for Transparent, The SAG Awards are going to be super queer this year, Samira Wiley is a zombie slayer, Megan Rapinoe tore her damn ACL (again), and other important stories.
This Business Of Art Fix #18: “Millennials As A Symbol of American Decline” Is The Worst
Topics include self-promoting when you hate self-promotion, the man who transformed The New York Times’ treatment of the gay community, best/worst journalism of the year, the most annoying online ad types and moar!
Meet Three Straddlers in STEM: Bessie, Adrienne and Thacher
“As a woman in a lab coat, you’re already defying society’s long held gender stereotypes; as a queer woman, even more so … I still think it takes guts to carve out an identity for yourself that doesn’t fit society’s assumptions, especially if you grew up in a highly conservative peer group like I did.”
Holigay Gift Guide 2015: Timeless Accessories For Your Favorite Gentlequeer
Timeless accessories can be worth the investment, because they look great throughout the seasons and tend to be pretty functional, too.
Holidays and Spice and Everything Nice: A Soul Food Recipe Roundup
“This recipe is one-fourth jollof rice recipe from an easy-to-follow blog, and three-fourths looking at my mom and constantly asking ‘IS THIS RIGHT?!?!'”
No Filter: Kate Moennig, Angel Haze, Ellen Page And The Dogs Who Love Them
You look like you could use some puppies.
Here’s How to Get the Autostraddle Weekly In Your Box
Want even more Autostraddle in your life? Now’s the time.
The Gift Of Asking: Diary of a SAD Girl #3
“I’ve come to believe that my one wild and precious life will never be full if I don’t aggressively dismantle my childhood hardwiring, if I don’t ask the people who love me most to give me what I need.”
Dollar General SCOTUS Case Puts Native American Sovereignty (and Justice) on the Line
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could greatly impact Native Americans and their political sovereignty, two Muslim women were bombarded with racist comments at an Austin restaurant and management did nothing, traffic lights with same-sex couples were removed from the Austrian city of Linz, same-sex parents in Arkansas can both be on their child’s birth certificate now and more news stories!
Holigay Gift Guide: Witchy Gifts for the Whole Coven
From lit witches to bruja babes, we’ve got you covered.
Let’s Talk About ‘Latinxs’
As much as I read about ‘Latinxs,’ I couldn’t fully grasp how to explain its usage to others or the importance of it, until this response piece from the news site, Latino Rebels.
Get Fried (for Hanukkah!) with Latkes
Latkes are really easy, can be made with everything found in a severely understocked kitchen, and everyone likes them because they are literally just fried potatoes and everyone loves fried potatoes.
Liquor In The Wine: Mulled Wine Redux
My very first Liquor in the ______ back in 2012 was my mulled wine recipe. Things change. Updates are required.
Jump from Video Games to Role Playing Games with We Were W.A.S.P.
Even if you’re not a role player, We Were W.A.S.P. eases you into it—and provides a context for processing history, gender and other tough issues.
Drawn to Comics: Last Year I Wished for 12 Things in Comics; Here’s What I Got
Let’s see how the year 2015 was for women in comics and what we can hope for in 2016 (I’m mainly hoping for more queer comics).
29 Excerpts From Super-Cool Comments Left On Mainstream Media Stories About Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson
“Just wonder what Charlie thinks about it…that would be an interesting 2 1/2 men episode…”
Also.Also.Also: Elmo Ruined Sesame Street and Other Stories to Start Your Week
Krampus, this fucking holiday wrapping post that I love, board games, Mariah Carey, profiting from black teens, asexuality, Laura Jane Grace and so much more!
Gayby Maybe? The Epic Queer Parenting Roundtable!
Our panel answers your questions about getting knocked up, adopting, the challenges and rewards of queer mom life, and so much more!