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Politics + Activism

“I Take Bullets:” Lesbian Badass Mary Kristene Chapa’s Vibrant Life After 2012 Shooting

Kristene has struggled to overcome the loss of her girlfriend, physical and mental health challenges, and financial barriers to receiving the care she needs. Today, her dream is to spread a message of hope to other trauma victims and the LGBT community.

Adrian May 27, 2015 12 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Pop Culture Fix: Netflix Promises Grace & Frankie Fans A Second All-Day Binge Of New Eps and Other Stories

Clementine Ford on falling in love on The L Word set, Mad Max is a miracle, Frankie and Grace return, summer documentaries and more stories you’ll really be glad to know about.

Riese May 27, 2015 13 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

No Filter: OMG Look At Miley Cyrus’ Kitten

I’m basically taking this whole column and replacing it with photos of Miley’s disgruntled kitten.

Stef May 27, 2015 11 Comments
Travel

As Seen By Drizzy: Where I Went on My #SixGoddess Drake Tour of Toronto

I saw Drake in the wild in Toronto and all I got was an OVO snapback and a million photos.

Carmen May 26, 2015 37 Comments
Travel

7 Ways to Not Get Murdered By a Bear

With summer (and A-Camp) fast approaching, I think it is a good time to remind ourselves how to not be a bear’s dinner.

Heather Hogan May 26, 2015 54 Comments
Book Features

Autostraddle Book Club #8: Let’s All Read ‘The Argonauts’ by Maggie Nelson

We’re all gonna read The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson! We bet you’re gonna like it a lot or at least have lots of feelings about it.

A.E. Osworth May 26, 2015 8 Comments
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Daily Fix: #SayHerName Protests Remember Black Women and More News Stories

Why some members of San Francisco’s BlackOut Collective protested topless, the Girl Scouts of America reaffirm their trans inclusive policies, a man is charged with London Chanel’s death and other news stories!

Yvonne May 26, 2015 7 Comments
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Drawn to Comics: Lumberjanes #14 Is the Start of Something New

Barney’s back! But there are some weird snow monsters! And a gorgeous but mysterious hunter woman! What’s going on!?!

Mey May 26, 2015 8 Comments
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20 Getting-To-Know You Questions for Riding In Cars With Girls

Soon, many of you will be piling into cars together to make your pilgrimage to The Mountain for A-Camp. Here are some questions to help you learn each other.

Heather Hogan May 25, 2015 42 Comments
TV Reviews TV Show Recaps

Boob(s On Your) Tube: 16 Summer TV Shows You Can Count On For Queer Characters

16 shows, 26 confirmed queer characters. Plus, a downloadble PDF calendar with premiere dates!

Heather Hogan May 25, 2015 34 Comments
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This Shit Rules: Damage Control

“I really couldn’t tell you what monoi oil is, but I like to imagine it is suckled from the nipples of woodland nymphs.”

Hannah Hodson May 25, 2015 18 Comments
Food Lists

100 Sandwiches: A Time For Rejoicing, A Time For Sandwich-Eating

Sandwiches, glorious sandwiches! There’s something for everyone on this list — for vegans to meat-lovers!

Yvonne May 25, 2015 11 Comments
Geekery

Sunday Top Ten: Raddest Computer Games I Played In The ’80s and ’90s

I found Carmen Sandiego, I built the city, I got Humpty Dumpty back together again. What did you accomplish in the early 90s, eh?

Riese May 24, 2015 85 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Funday’s Gonna Grab a Gay Sandwich with the Notorious RBG

Leopard cubs, a walrus cam, and Amanda Seyfried’s dog who is also her best friend; spoilers from the Supreme Court care of the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a love letter for all queermos care of New Orleans’ Mayor, and did I mention the gay sandwich tour.

Carmen May 24, 2015 5 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Thinking About You

Anal sex, erotica, squirting, why the number of people you’ve slept with is not relevant and more.

Ryan Yates May 24, 2015 7 Comments
Geekery

The Great Rehash: Is Technology Really a Frontier?

We are living in a world where so many things are possible due to science and technology that we practically posses magic. But with our newfound superhuman abilities, are we really doing anything new?

A.E. Osworth May 23, 2015 9 Comments
Politics + Activism

We Won a Thing: Ireland Overwhelmingly Votes Yes On Same-Sex Marriage

Nearly 62 percent of Irish voters cast their ballot in favor of marriage equality!

Heather Hogan May 23, 2015 40 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Call The Doctor

“There’s gender inequity in the world, doc! I can’t just unsee it!

Megan Praz May 23, 2015 16 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Out of This World

Punditry, road trips and texting back.

carrie May 22, 2015 2 Comments
Geekery

Check Out These Rad Sexy Video Games and Come to a Sex & Video Games Seminar!

Let’s talk about our favorite sexy video games, and then come see me talk about games LIVE in San Francisco on Tuesday!

Morgan M May 22, 2015 13 Comments
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