BREAKING: Supreme Court Greenlights Marriage Equality, WE WON A MAJOR THING
In a historic decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Orange Is the New Black Episode 304 Recap: Butch Please, Life’s A Butch, Etc.
“Yes, I’ve been ousted from Internet retirement by the sweet harkening of a fellow bulldyke on TV. And truly, I was not disappointed.”
Support SNAPSHOT: Queer Women Of Color Making Sexy Porn
Support SNAPSHOT, the queer love story that focuses on Women of Color and amazing, totally consensual sex! We’re the love interests, the doms, the desirable ones and we are in control of our narratives. Shine Louise Houston is giving us the goods.
Lez Liberty Lit #75: Don’t Read Twice, It’s All Right
Queer Book Club has lots of great recommendations, a new short story by Malinda Lo, a feminist coloring book and more!
23 Extra-Special Things You Wanted Us To Know About You On Our Autostraddle Grown-Ups Survey
“I went on a date with Laneia once.”
A+ Podcast Episode Four: The Baby Queer Years
Our baby queer years were a confusing yet special time in our lives with lots of mishaps talking to girls in bars, exploring the lesbian internet, coming out to friends and navigating our first loves. Get in here and listen to the latest A+ Podcast!
VIDEO: Queer Mama for Autostraddle Episode Six — Finding Out the Sex
“It wasn’t until after I heard confirmation from the doctor that our baby did in fact look healthy and well, until after I wiped the gel off my stomach and pulled my shirt back down — until I got outside even, on the way to our car — that it really sunk in. I was having a ****. I am having a ****.”
Research Shows Supporting Families so They Can Better Support LGBT Youth is Key
“Families are the most predictive of well-being, but families are still not seen as important as peers and community support services,” said Dr. Caitlin Ryan.
News Fix: Supreme Court Backs Fair Housing Act and Affordable Care Act and More News Stories
Jennicet Gutiérrez of FAMILIA TQLM ejected from a White House reception for speaking out about LGBT detainees, Mo’ne Davis is drafted by the Harlem Globetrotters, a new report from the ACLU about the wealth gap between black and white Americans, court cases regarding witches, and more!
Playlist: Songs I Used to Play at Parties in College
Maybe I’m romaticizing, maybe I’m nostalgic, maybe I’m drunk. But all I know is, I used to ride around with the windows down singing Nicki Minaj and everything was perfect and nothing hurt.
VIDEO: Button and Bly’s Travel Show in Provincetown
Ptown, as it’s lovingly known, is a fun-filled beach town packed to the brim with pool parties, a great nightlife and even a booze cruise!
Rebel Girls: The 5 Moments in Feminist History That Jump-Started The Second Wave
The nearly half a decade that passed between the first and second waves of feminism was a period of great transition for what hadn’t even yet been named the “feminist movement.”
Business of Art Fix #7: I’ll Be Right On Top Of That, Rose
Vice is launching a women’s vertical, Ad-Blocking goes mainstream, the story behind Buffalo Exchange and other resale shops and other important business and journalism related news that you MUST READ.
Pop Culture Fix: Brittani Nichols and Margaret Cho Take Over Hollywood And Other Queer Entertainment News
Plus: Miley Cyrus puffy painted Caitlyn Jenner for charity, Lady Gaga and Linda Perry tag-teamed on “What’s Up,” Laverne Cox and Lily Tomlin’s “Grandma” gets its first trailer, the USWNT is headed to the World Cup quarters, and so much more information!
No Filter Heard Miley Cyrus is on the Prowl
Does Miley Cyrus have a gal pal? From what educational institution did Evan Rachel Wood get her PhD in snuggling? These are the deep philosophical questions we ask ourselves.
The Great String Cheese Taste Test: What’s The Best String Cheese Brand?
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a big ‘ol group of queers and otherwise-identified humans taste test and evaluate six brands of string cheese accompanied by boxed wine, then today could very well be the greatest day of your life.
The Lezlympics: For the Discerning Lesbian Oil Wrestler
“The energy in the air was super reminiscent of a sporty lesbian summer camp. Or how I assume a sporty lesbian summer camp would be.”
Beyond Streaming: 7 Ways To Actually Support Indie Musicians
“Being a modern musician is like having a leaky roof and putting out a zillion pots and pans to catch all the water dripping from various holes.” – Jenny Owen Youngs
Orange Is the New Black Episode 303 Recap: The Double Reverse Jinx Strategy
Poussey and Taystee hold a funeral to honor the books martyred in the Conflagration of Three Days Ago. Piper and Alex have more hate sex. And Nicky self-destructs.
Autostraddle Insider: Issue Twelve, June 2015
“Like did women get yeast infections and UTIs on the Oregon trail and if so wtf did they do about it.”