FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Let Me Make You a Motivational Poster
What do you need? A reminder that you’re loved? A push to get outside a take a walk? Some courage? Some hope? Get in here and tell me.
Campership Alert: One Lucky Mexican@ Gets to Attend A-Camp!
One generous queer donated a campership to send one lucky Mexican / Mexican-American to A-Camp!
Visiting Family After Marrying my Wife, Part 2: In the Safe Zone
“I felt I was gradually becoming like those newly married Indian women with henna on their hands at JFK or Heathrow… Of course, I didn’t look anything like them and my wedding bowtie was probably the only equivalent to their bridal henna, but I couldn’t help noticing parallels.”
Pick A Take, Any Take
No matter what kind of take you were interested in on that issue — you know the one — you’ll find something that works for you here.
A Fragile Dance: Queer Brown Futures (Or Lack Thereof)
“Why do we only collect coming out stories, it-gets-better stories, these stories that are set in the past, that tell of a particular set of experiences that not everyone can relate to? Stories that treat the future as if it doesn’t come with a problems of its own.”
Glory Johnson and Brittney Griner Arrested, Charged with Assault and Disorderly Conduct
Last night, Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson were arrested at their home. Johnson’s sister called the police after a fight between Griner and Johnson became physical.
You Should Go: Come Talk About Queer and Feminist Media With Us at UW Madison!
Next Tuesday, any of y’all who live in or around Madison, Wisconsin are in for a real treat.
Daily Fix: No New Friends for Scott Walker This Week and More News Stories
Bill O’Reilly’s dumb thoughts, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, some really alarming high school educators, violence against a trans woman in Brazil, an anti-abortion lawsuit in Virginia, and more!
VIDEO: Queer Mama Episode Two — How We Got Knocked Up
“There were good reasons we hadn’t started trying. But the bigger reason, which came out right there in a flood on cobblestones in the French Quarter, was that Simone wanted me to carry her baby, and that was maybe going to be impossible to achieve.”
The Sound Of Walking Through Hot Topic In 2002
There was a lot to love about Hot Topic in 2002.
The Autostraddle Insider: Issue Ten, April 2015
“Ugh I’m gonna run through the six with my woes and it’s gonna be so good for instagram.”
This Business of Art Fix #3: We Should Have Something On This
Topics include Hot Takes, everything wrong with Online Media, Slacking On / Slacking Off, keeping it weird, Buzzfeed, and so much more!
UPDATED: Love Is [Kinda] A Lie: St Vincent and Cara Delevingne DIDN’T Break Up, But Angel Haze and Ireland Baldwin Are Still Over (Again)
Really any excuse to bust out my Cara Delevingne paper doll.
Paris Hilton’s Tinkerbell is Dead and I Am So Sad How Do I Go On
“RIP Tinkerbell, survived only by the other, more famous Tinkerbell who lives with Riese.”
VIDEO: Amy Schumer, Tina Fey And Patricia Arquette Celebrate Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ “Last F*ckable Day”
“If you shoot a sex scene on the night before your birthday, they’re like, ‘Hurry up! Hurry up!’ because they think your vagina is going to turn into a hermit crab.”
Daily Fix: Emma Stone and Elizabeth Banks Will Both Play Billie Jean King And Other Exciting Pop Culture Stories
Lily Tomlin and Laverne Cox lit up the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival, Tig Notaro’s new comedy-documentary is a hit, Ellen wants to be an Avenger, the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival is coming to a close, and this is how you cuddle a pony.
Put On My Dancing Shoes: A Guide To Gettin’ Down In Oxfords
It’s of little surprise that the “oxford” or “brogue” has gained popularity in non-formal environments. Since many associate this shoe with school uniforms, itchy polyester and ill-fitting suits, it may be troublesome to find a way to incorporate lace-ups into a casual look. But wearing these bomb ass shoes is a breeze. I’m gonna show you how!
Fool’s Journey: 8 Tarot Apps to Turn Your Phone Into Your Pocket Mystic
When I need a tarot-y kinda message, I can just reach into my bag and grab a card, or find a quiet spot for a reading. Why would I also need an app? Let’s find out!
VIDEO: Your First Look At “Faking It” Season Two
“Faking It” has a preview filled with good stuff and bad stuff and also a premiere date! It’s all happening!
We’re Doing It Our Way: A Queer Fashion Week Photo Essay
“Yes, the queers have always been a force in fashion, but they’ve been behind the scenes. Queer Fashion Week puts us in the spotlight. The mission was to showcase artists, stylists, and designers who create work for all body types and genders.”