Maine, Virginia and Minnesota Grant New Trans Student Rights, With Room For Improvement
While it’s great that these states are granting trans students rights, Virginia and Minnesota are still putting up a lot of hurdles for potential trans athletes.
FRIDAY (GIF) OPEN THREAD: The Holidaze
In short, the holidays are a weird emotional soup. So I figured we’ll play a game to distract us from our feelings. What’s the gif that best represents your current holidaze?
Just Two Weeks After Transgender Day of Remembrance, Another Black Trans Woman is Murdered in America
Deshawnda Sanchez was only 21 when she was fatally shot after a robbery in Los Angeles. A vigil will be held in her honor tonight.
Holigay Gift Guide 2014: What To Get Your Impeccably Dressed Significant Other
What do you get someone who has knack for Kanye-esque levels of style? Don’t you worry, I got you covered.
Fan Fiction Friday: Lost Girl’s 10 Most Magical Lesbian Sex Scenes
When the actual show is practically crackfic, you know the fan fiction is going to be out of this world.
Holigay Playlist: Covers of Christmas Classics
Sometimes, you really can’t get enough of a good thing.
Let’s Hash It Out: How Do You Feel About Men and Straight People Going To Lesbian Bars?
We’re not sure that there’s a right answer to this question, but we’ve laid out some arguments for and against and now it’s time to dig in.
Autostraddle’s Ultimate Holigay Gift Guide 2014: What We Want
Considering how special each and every snowflake is who works here, there’s bound to be something in this guide for you, your girlfriend, all your gay friends, and maybe even one of your most badass family members.
These Stylish Winter Uniforms Make Your Dreary Days, Oh So Bright
Finding your uniform is such a weirdly freeing experience because a uniform gives you structure and then lets you go hog wild when it comes to colors, patterns, and textures.
You Need Help: Your Girlfriend Was Sexually Assaulted and You Don’t Know How to Help
“She told me she’d been raped… She’s feeling embarrassed and ashamed and I don’t know what I’m supposed to do… and everything seems a mess.”
40 Movies About Space, Ranked
This past week I saw both Interstellar and Theory of Everything. One was really good and the other reminded me of all the bad space movies I’ve ever seen.
Sober in the City: A Feminist Walks into AA
“If a group I was attending was still printing, distributing, and teaching from a book that was blatantly racist or homophobic, I would get up and leave and/or advocate for change. I do not give special passes for misogyny and sexism, especially in my sobriety, because my self-worth is so integral to my complete recovery.”
Fool’s Journey: The Fascinating Life of Pamela Colman Smith
The most popular tarot deck in the western world was illustrated by a queer woman who is often ignored in esoteric history and omitted from the deck itself. Read about how awesome she is here!
A Festivus for the Rest of Us: Announcing Autostraddle’s Holigay Parties!
Thanks to a ragtag team of brave souls across the globe, it really is the most wonderful time to be queer!
No Indictment for NYPD Police Officer Who Killed Eric Garner, WTF
A Staten Island grand jury decided not to indict Daniel Pantaleo, a white police officer who choked Eric Garner to death during the summer.
Interview With My Ex-Girlfriend: Laura
“Welp, I just came out! And everything sucks! I don’t know how I’m feeling! Let’s have a fight and have sex.”
19 Reasons Pretty Little Liars’ A is Probably Santa Claus
A necklace made of human teeth is the new lump of coal in your stocking. Ho ho ho, bitches.
How to Build the Perfect Cozy Fire for Festive Sexytimes (and/or Scrabble)
Got some fireside plans this festive season? Whether it’s hearthrug sex, board games or a lengthy discussion about social justice you are gonna need to get that baby lit.
Notes From A Queer Engineer: Tear Gas, Tool Of The Police State
“While I in no way want to distract from the important conversations going on about anti-Black racism in America, I think it’s also pertinent for us to deconstruct some of the tools and techniques being used by the police to maintain control. So today we’re going to talk about tear gas.”
Holigay Gift Guide 2014: Winning Over the In-Laws
So it’s your first holiday with the in-laws, and you’re nervous as all get out. Here are some ideas to help you win over your partner’s family in the best way possible: presents.