17 Year Old Trans Girl Leelah Alcorn Commits Suicide After Parents and Community Refuse to Accept Her
She thought she would never be able to live the life she deserved. We need to change society so that young trans girls no longer feel that way.
Autostraddle’s Favorite LGBT TV Characters Of 2014
There were 128 queer lady characters on TV this year, if you can believe that. It’s a brand new world.
The Best Television Shows of 2014 According to Us
You’ll never guess what’s #1….because you definitely know what’s #1.
Top Tweets of 2014 as Decided by the People that Wrote Them
Emily Heller, Jasika Nicole, Lauren Morelli, and many other dope people picked the favorite thing they tweeted this year and told us why they like it so dang much.
Light Up the Night on New Year’s Eve: A Wild Night Makeup Tutorial
Have you ever wanted to look like a living fireworks display? Perhaps you want your face to glitter so brightly that everyone in the room will be drawn to you like a moth to a flame. I certainly have the look for you! Everyone will want to kiss ya, it will be so difficult to decide who will win your first of 2015.
Drawn to Comics: My Top 12+ Favorite Single Issues of 2014
You guys, I tried to make this a “Top Ten” list, I really did. There were just too many great comics.
30 Healthy Snacks for Crunching Your Way Into the New Year
Perfect for hosting your New Year’s Eve bash for your friends who have all declared they’re going to go gluten-free, vegan AND paleo in 2015.
Gothip Girl’s Top 10 Most Important Celesbian Moments of 2014
It’s been a great year for hard-hitting investigative journalism.
21 Amazing Women Who Came Out, Showed Up Or Got Girlfriends In 2014
Athletes, singers, actresses, former Miss Kentuckys, former Miss Spains, reality TV show contestants and so many more kickass humans went publicly gay or trans this fine year!
Top 10 Queer and Feminist Books of 2014
Definitely read these books.
This Shit Rules: My Mostly Vegan Face, Pits, Skin and Lips
“I may eat dairy and eggs again now, but I’m sticking with these perfect vegan products, suitable for carnivores or vegans or anyone in between.”
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants To Be With You Every Way
Sex while driving, a queer space porn comic, bondage therapy, how to get better in bed and more.
This Sunday Funday, President Obama is Destroying Patriarchy While Assata Shakur Stays Put
Meanwhile, Dej Loaf’s decked out in all white everything like Lydia advised, a baby rhino is being fed somewhere right now with this big bottle, Australia’s making schools safer for queermos, Taiwan recognizes trans folks, and a tennis star married her girlfriend (finally). Also, dog on a rumba.
Merry Two Days After Christmas, Here Are Holiday Tech Things From The Week
Did you know I write Queer Your Tech two days in advance most weeks? That means I’m coming to you from Christmas Day. So even though it’s two days after Christmas, the holiday cheer is alive in my soul.
Things I Read That I Love #159: One Foot Sticking Out From Under The Duvet
Topics include RENT, the Universal Life Church, Fanny Howe, family farms, The Handmaid’s Tale, Reese Witherspoon, Law & Order and more!
The Comment Awards Are Closing Out 2014
Holidazed and amused
Playlist: This Sweater is Too Hot to Dance In
Give your guests something to tap their foot to but nothing that will make them have to get up and dance because everyone hates sweater stench.
Rock These Threads On New Year’s Eve: All-White Looks, Capes, Sparkles, Blazers
It’s the eve of a new year, and the best way to get a headstart on a rad 2015 is dressin’ to the nines to say goodbye to 2014. Whether you are feelin’ dapper as hell or on a shimmering ethereal tip, we’ve rounded up some awesome threads to look #flawless in.
AUTOSTRADDLE MERCH SALE EXTRAVAGANZA 20% OFF EVERYTHING POST-HOLIDAZE
Hey! We’re doing that thing we do and you should get a piece!
#HappyHoligays Hall of Fame: Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter Posts That Made Our Season Bright
We asked y’all to use the hashtag #HappyHoligays on social media this season, and boy, did you ever!