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Politics + Activism

Do I Hear Wedding Bells? SCOTUS Puts Marriage Equality on the Agenda

After a lot of uncertainty, the Supreme Court has decided to consider hearing same-sex marriage cases from five states — and it may mean big news for the constitutionality of state marriage bans.

KaeLyn September 11, 2014 9 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Brittani’s Video Party: The Parents of Straight People Want You to Smile

Some funny stuff, some serious stuff, and some funny yet serious stuff. A moody party, indeed.

Brittani September 11, 2014 10 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Badass Lesbian Latina Detective Renee Montoya is Coming to Your TV This Fall on “Gotham”

Everyone’s favorite Gotham City Detective will be a regular on the hotly anticipated new show from Fox.

Mey September 11, 2014 14 Comments
Politics + Activism

Strict Voter ID Laws Once Again Rear Ugly Head, Could Disenfranchise Thousands of Trans Voters

Just over a quarter of trans people in states with photo ID voting laws don’t have a valid photo ID that reflects their gender and name to meet the standards required by the law, according to The Williams Institute.

Adrian September 11, 2014 2 Comments
Book Features

Dear Queer Diary: We Are What We Read

Are the pages of your journals festooned with book titles? Mine are.

Maggie September 11, 2014 22 Comments
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Meet Maki Yamazaki, Your New Favourite Nerdy Queer Non-Monogamousaurus

For 24 hours, watch Maki’s video only here on Autostraddle dot com as part of Patchwork, a series exploring trans lives in Britain.

Fikri September 11, 2014 16 Comments
Politics + Activism

The Root 100 Features Our Favorites Including Roxane Gay, Janet Mock and Laverne Cox

The Root released its annual list of notable African Americans, and of course it includes some of our favorite movers, shakers and heartbreakers.

Kaitlyn September 10, 2014 6 Comments
Queer Fashion

You Need Help: Battling Heteronormativity with Style

But if you aren’t naturally masculine leaning in your sartorial choices, how do you let everyone know about your lady loving? What if all you want to do is wear traditionally “femme” clothing?

Lydia O September 10, 2014 57 Comments
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Cross My Heart

The absolutely true autobiography of a liar.

Rachel September 10, 2014 45 Comments
Visual Art

Julio Salgado and Janet Mock Upgrade the Inspirational Quote with “Heroes”

Like those cheesy inspirational prints for your office buy way, way, way better.

KaeLyn September 10, 2014 8 Comments
Recipes

Get Baked: Black Bean, Spinach, Mushroom, and Soy Chorizo Quesadilla

If I can make something this delicious to put in my mouth, I know you can, too, mostly because I had to watch a video on how to dice tomatoes in order to make this happen. Please don’t let something this good get away.

Carmen September 10, 2014 10 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: I Feel Like Being in Love is Not Something I’m Meant For

I’m gonna take a punt before I’ve even shuffled my cards and tell you that no – you’re not unlovable. No way. I think we can all agree, I don’t need a deck of cards to tell you that. You are 100% lovable, just like ALL Autostraddle readers.

Beth September 10, 2014 19 Comments
Politics + Activism

What the Criticism of Lingerie-Clad Women in Tech Got Wrong

Hold your horses, unicorns, and angry pack of wolverines — there’s more to this campaign than you may first assume.

Laura Mandanas September 9, 2014 12 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Gird Your Loins For “Faking It” Season Two: Here’s What’s Gonna Go Down

We’ve got the trailer and the scoop on what we can expect from Faking It’s second season. For example, Amy’s hair is still gonna look really cute.

Riese September 9, 2014 16 Comments
Comedy

10 Actual Stock Image Results for “Menstruation”

Sometimes Shutterstock is a helpful provider of generalized stock imagery, but mostly it’s an endless fount of smiling white women, confusion and horror.

Rachel September 9, 2014 28 Comments
Health

No Tampons, No Diva Cup, No Problem: Two Earth-Friendly Tampon Alternatives

Yes, Virginia, there are choices beyond Diva Cups, maxipads and tampons.

July Westhale September 9, 2014 64 Comments
Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Lumberjanes #5 May Be the Best One Yet!

“Dinosaurs! Yessssss!”

Mey September 9, 2014 7 Comments
Music

BPM: Everybody

What if we just talked about ALL THE SONGS AT ONCE?!

Jeanie September 8, 2014 9 Comments
Beauty Visual Art

PHOTOESSAY: Stunning Portraits From Portland’s Vev Studios Showcase Every Woman’s Beauty

Co-founder and photographer Gia Goodrich aims to empower women to feel beautiful no matter their gender expression or personal identity.

Alley Hector September 8, 2014 15 Comments
Recipes

Make the Last Days of Summer Tastier with Swiss Oats and Chile Salt

How to make chile salt for your fruit (to make it taste fruitier, of course) and eat oatmeal in August that won’t involve you sweating directly into it!

Stephanie Goldfarb September 8, 2014 10 Comments
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