Alien Actualities: A Halloween Makeup Tutorial
Hello spooky babes, resident alien Tayler Smith here to bring you an affordable look for Halloween that’ll have you lookin’ outta this world.
Follow Your Arrow: Writer Alexandra Franzen on How Words Change the World
Over the years, I’ve gotten emails from people who have said things like, “You inspired me to quit my job and pursue my real passion.” I want everyone on the planet to experience that same feeling — that feeling of knowing, “I matter, I am helping, I am making a difference,” whether you’re connecting with an audience of 1 person or 10,000.
Which Lesbian Movies Won’t Punch You In The Soul? A 2015 LGBT Film Festival Investigation
We watched seven films screening at NewFest this weekend to see which ones — if any — had a happy ending.
Justin Trudeau’s Win Ceases Reign of Stephen Harper and His Flying Monkeys
Corey Jones, a 31-year-old black man, was killed by a police officer after his car broke down after 3 a.m., five black churches have been set on fire in the St. Louis area, a Texas judge ruled health officials can still deny birth certificates to children of undocumented immigrants, opponents of Houston’s non-discrimination ordinance debut a terrible ad aimed against trans women, and more news stories.
Faking It Episode 218 Recap: Amy Is Allergic To Peanuts and Adhesive
This week on Faking It, everybody goes to prom and nobody has a good time, including me!
He Said/We Said: Vermont Redux
He Said/We Said brings you masculine-of-center interpretations of the last Band of Outsiders collection at a gorgeous old-time paper mill in Vermont.
Drawn to Comics: Aatmaja Pandya’s “Travelogue” is the Most Chill, Adorable Fantasy Comic Online
Travelogue feels comfortable, it feels cozy, it feels like a story you’re hearing from your great auntie, the one in the family who knows all the history and all the good secrets.
Helping You Help Yourself #15
Carving pumpkins, cooking turkeys, iPhone cases, Amtrak tickets, organizing your mail, and more!
Mary Lambert Is Your Patronus: The Autostraddle Interview
“My hunger for success is a hunger to connect with as many people as possible, and for us all to help each other along this journey. That’s what I thrive on.”
Here’s What Happened When I Tried to Write a “10 Best Cities for Trans Women” List
I had statistics, maps and infographics from a dozen different sources, but without input from other trans women I wasn’t comfortable touting these cities the top ten anything.
Gal Pal Watch: Is Kristen Stewart Single Or What?
There’s nothing worse than a girlfriend who expects you to jet-set all the time! Scowling in the Hamptons, pouting in Saint Tropez, glowering in Aspen – it’s just exhausting.
This Sunday Funday is Dedicated to All the Queer and Trans Kiddos in the World
A Barbie ad that stirs my heart, new dress code policies in Puerto Rico that keep LGBT kids safe and happy, Staceyann Chin’s tiny but badass feminist daughter, good news for trans Girl Guides, and MORE!
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants To Kiss You In An Apple Orchard
The reasons you might have a “type,” dating someone at work, virtual reality porn, the social stigma around herpes and more.
NSFW PHOTOESSAY: A Post-Apocalyptic World at Wasteland Weekend
Wasteland Weekend, the largest post-apocalyptic festival, is filled with cool cars, intricate costumes, bartering and bounty hunters. Come one, come all, but no jeans or tortoise shell glasses allowed.
Ask a Gay Nerd: Can My Administrator See My YouTube History?
We ask Gay Nerd Cee Webster how to alter search or YouTube history if you’re logged onto your work account…and if that really matters at all.
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Charge
We have literally all done this. All of us. Don’t even tell me you haven’t done this.
Fan Fiction Friday: Has Rainbow Rowell Legitimized Fan Fiction Once And For All?
This fandom round-up also includes Steven Universe stories, and interview with a fandom influencer, a book recommendation, answers to some TV questions you asked and more!
The Comment Awards Are Ready To Play Dress Up
Flannel flair, scissoring attire and kitty treats.
Friday Open Thread: What Kind of Gay Did You Want to Be When You Grew Up?
Once upon a time, you were just a little lamb of a baby queer in this big wide world. What did you imagine your adult life to look like? Were you right? Get in here and tell us about it!
51 Of The Most Important Things You’ve Ever Fought About
“Which of our astrological sun signs is more of a bitch.”