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FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Pump Up the Jam, Pump It Up

It’s Friday! Come on in here and make a real-time mixtape with me!

KaeLyn November 6, 2015 99 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Jennifer Lawrence Accidentally Kisses Natalie Dormer, So They’re Probably Girlfriends Now

It seems safe to assume that Jennifer Lawrence and Natalie Dormer are dating and in love and moving in together and getting married, maybe.

Stef November 6, 2015 33 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #188: I’m Making a Fool Of Myself, and I Can’t Get Out Of It

Topics include Mary Gaitskill, Terri Gross, witch-hunts, The Church of Satan, murder, Todd Marinovich, pork, Times Square, Adam Lambert fandom and so much more!

Riese November 6, 2015 11 Comments
Breakups

You Need Help: So Your First Girlfriend Broke Your Heart — Now What?

In which we discuss the concept of safer dating.

A.E. Osworth November 6, 2015 37 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: That Murderous Cat Study Just Makes Me Feel Closer to Cats

Podcasts you might like, puffins, black holes, toes that fall off, murder cats, ally theater, the Baby-Sitters Club, clitoris festival, body positive bloggers and so much more!

Laneia November 6, 2015 30 Comments
Community Travel

Get Out There: From Local Parks to Local Politics

A bunch of us went out over the last two weeks to see historic places and explore local nature. Come see what happened when we #GotOutThere and find out what challenges we’re doing next!

Melissa Langley November 5, 2015 8 Comments
Society + Culture

100% Of Women Attracted To Other Women, Study Says

Dr. Gerulf Rieger, who declared in 2005 that male bisexuality doesn’t exist, is back with a new study claiming that female heterosexuality doesn’t exist. That would be really good news for anybody crushing on a straight girl… if only it were true.

Riese November 5, 2015 83 Comments
Politics + Activism

Office of Civil Rights Backs Trans Rights as Houston Guts Them

The federal government confirms that a trans student’s right to use the correct bathroom is guaranteed by Title IX, Daniel Holtzclaw’s jury will be all white, ex-boxer Yusaf Mack is bisexual and more.

Rachel November 5, 2015 8 Comments
Money + Work Music

Follow Your Arrow: Musician and Furniture Maker Sean Desiree on Small Steps Towards Big Dreams

Musician Sean Desiree — who alone makes up all parts of the indie band bell’s roar — explains how they juggle being a musician by day with running a furniture-making business by night, how they learned to deal with rejection, and what’s it’s like being a queer person of colour in an industry and genre dominated by straight white men.

Beth November 5, 2015 6 Comments
TV Lists

9 “Lesbian Falls For Her Best Friend” TV Storylines From Heart-Wrenching To Heart-Warming

Kim and Sugar. Camilla and Jocelyn. Alice and Dana. A look at the legendary duos that lived the nightmare and sometimes came out alive.

Riese November 5, 2015 47 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

She Keeps Me Warm (and So Does This Sweater): Ribbed Sweaters To Keep You Toasty

A big, soft sweater is the closest thing to wearing a hug all day; the perfect remedy for winter chills. Whether it’s paired with work slacks and oxfords or jeans and a long duster coat, relaxed knits will keep you comfy cozy (and just as cute as Drake is in his).

Lydia O November 4, 2015 5 Comments
Love + Sex

Y’All Need Help #3: Maybe You Just Don’t Like Bars

Quick and dirty advice for someone who might want to look for dates somewhere else, a depressed mother of two who I wish I could hug, and a person who really enjoys the company of herself. Get in here!

Laneia November 4, 2015 50 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: Finding the Magic in the Suit of Pentacles

Pentacles provide us with a foundation — solid ground to stand on. While this may not sound like the most glamorous thing, pentacles are truly magical. Here’s why!

Beth November 4, 2015 11 Comments
Politics + Activism

Houston Votes Against LGBT Protections and For Transmisogynistic Lies

Houston failed to pass a nondiscrimination ordinance by a really wide margin. It’s frightening to think how successful Republicans and religious right-wing conservatives were at creating a fearmongering, smear campaign against trans women and how it ultimately won over voters and the election.

Yvonne November 4, 2015 26 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Oh My Goodness Ellen Page Is Hosting a TV Show, Carrie Brownstein Officiated A Lesbian Wedding and Other Stories

Pretty Little Liars and Shondaland sweep the People’s Choice Award nominees, Viceland’s trailer includes Gaycation With Ellen Page, BET Debuts “Black and Gay in the South,” lesbians watch The L Word for the first time, Carrie Brownstein marries a lesbian couple on the fly and more super-important stories for you.

Riese November 4, 2015 16 Comments
TV News & Trailers

VIDEO: “New Deep South” Shows Adorable Mississippi Lesbian Couple Using Instagram To Adopt

The first episode of “New Deep South,” a webseries created by women-founded new media startup “The Front,” kicked off with the story of a young couple ready to get married and have a baby, against all odds.

Riese November 4, 2015 20 Comments
Geekery

How Can We Advocate For Women Workers in Global Manufacturing?

As an anti-oppression activist, I’m uncomfortable with the extent to which “outsourcing” often feels to me like a euphemism for “moving our problems onto people with less systematic power.”

Laura Mandanas November 4, 2015 14 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: Trick-Or-Treating With Ellen Page And The Autostraddle Staff

Ellen Page in a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume, that is all, thank you.

Stef November 4, 2015 21 Comments
Food and Drink

Liquor in the Frosting: Make An Original Holiday Buttercream

I shit you not, that’s how I do it. Does it look like I could frost a cake with it? Peachy, then I’m done mixing.

A.E. Osworth November 3, 2015 20 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Boob(s On Your) Tube: “Jane The Virgin” and “Supergirl” Make Monday The Most Feminist Night On TV

Jane the Virgin is a feminist masterclass, y’all. I also want to talk about the five things Supergirl is getting really right. Oh, and Mulan will be back on your TV in two weeks. I have included a photo of her with Merida for you.

Heather Hogan November 3, 2015 26 Comments
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