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LGBT History TV Lists

10 First-Ever Lesbian Characters On American TV: Killers, Tramps, Thieves and Therapists

From lesbian gangs killing old ladies in a nursing home to actresses with Mommy issues to inspirational schoolteachers, these are ten of the first-ever lesbian characters on American primetime television, 1961-1977.

Riese November 16, 2015 17 Comments
AF+

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!

Chelsey November 16, 2015 12 Comments
Food Lists

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.

KaeLyn November 16, 2015 28 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

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!

Lydia O November 16, 2015 23 Comments
Gender

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.

Mey November 15, 2015 41 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Rachel November 15, 2015 16 Comments
NSFW Sunday

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.

Ryan Yates November 15, 2015 29 Comments
Society + Culture

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!

Carmen November 15, 2015 11 Comments
Gender

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.

Mey November 14, 2015 14 Comments
Christmas Geekery

A STE(A)My Gift Guide for Nerds with an Artistic Bent

Gifts for the nerds who put the Art in STE(A)M.

A.E. Osworth November 14, 2015 11 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Working On It

“I’ve had a surprisingly productive few weeks!”

Cameron November 14, 2015 15 Comments
TV Show Recaps

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!

Heather Hogan November 13, 2015 32 Comments
Straddleverse

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.

Heather Hogan November 13, 2015 154 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Summitted Everest

Elaborate sexual scenarios and a missed opportunity by Mattel. Those things are unrelated, FYI.

Bren November 13, 2015 3 Comments
AF+

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”

The Editors November 13, 2015 57 Comments
TV Lists

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.

Riese November 13, 2015 26 Comments
TV Feature

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!

Heather Hogan November 13, 2015 9 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

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!

Mey November 13, 2015 21 Comments
Travel

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.

Molly November 12, 2015 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Rachel November 12, 2015 26 Comments
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