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Lesbian Weddings

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.”

Jay April 24, 2015 21 Comments
Comedy

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.

Rachel April 23, 2015 28 Comments
Coming Out First Person

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.”

Lamya H April 23, 2015 39 Comments
Sports

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.

KaeLyn April 23, 2015 46 Comments
Community

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.

Carmen April 23, 2015 26 Comments
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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!

Rachel April 23, 2015 12 Comments
Queer Pregnancy

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.”

haley April 23, 2015 49 Comments
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The Sound Of Walking Through Hot Topic In 2002

There was a lot to love about Hot Topic in 2002.

Crystal April 23, 2015 22 Comments
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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.”

the team April 22, 2015 77 Comments
Money + Work

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!

Riese April 22, 2015 29 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

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.

Stef April 22, 2015 24 Comments
Community

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.”

tinkerbell April 22, 2015 39 Comments
TV News & Trailers

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.”

Heather Hogan April 22, 2015 13 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

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.

Heather Hogan April 22, 2015 27 Comments
Queer Fashion Shopping

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!

Lydia O April 22, 2015 29 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft Geekery

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!

Beth April 22, 2015 15 Comments
TV News & Trailers

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!

Riese April 21, 2015 35 Comments
Queer Fashion

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.”

Molly April 21, 2015 28 Comments
Music

Everyone is Gay and Singing on This Compilation Album

Celebrate five years of everyone being just so gay with Julia Nunes, Jenny Owen Youngs, Allison Weiss, Jukebox the Ghost, Vivek Shraya and more.

Kaitlyn April 21, 2015 3 Comments
Queer Fashion

10 Tenderly Tomboy Moments From Evan Rachel Wood’s Collaboration With Wildfang

“Evan Rachel Would”? Damn right, Evan Rachel Would.

Lydia O April 21, 2015 20 Comments
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