California Passes Affirmative Consent Bill; Rape Apologists Retreat Into Fantasy
Rape culture dictates that along with proving that they were raped, survivors must also prove that they fought “hard enough” to stop it. This bill could help.
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: This Is The Welcome Wagon for Your New Contributing Editors
We’ve added some new faces to our ranks here at Autostraddle recently, including five new Contributing Editors. Rather than letting y’all slowly get to know each other, we’re gonna cut to the chase right here, right now. This is a no-holds-barred space for familiarizing yourself with our newest shining stars.
The Comment Awards Are A Mystery Of Time and Space
Samira Wiley, dogs being brilliant and gay lightyears. Also, have you guys heard of this thing called brunch?
You Need Help: How To Let Her Down Easy
What to do when you’re just not that into the girl you’ve been dating.
The A+ Bee, Issue Three: Take A Chance On Bee
Artisanally crafted by Chelsey and Grace in their Easy Bake Oven that they UPS back and forth from Ohio to California, this Bee is rich in antioxidants and brunch pictures!
Having Your Wedding Cupcake & Eating It Too: Radical Queer & Progressive LGBT Politics Working Together
The new executive director of Garden State Equality, Andy Bowen, and I chat about the influence of queer radicalism on LGBT progressive organizations and movements.
Rhymes With Witches: Original Degrassi Mean Girl, Tabi
“Her uniform consists of a Degrassi varsity jacket, though I think she’s too cool to actually be a part of any organized sport, and, of course, an opened peanut butter jar that she is always snacking on. THIS IS THE PERSON I WANT TO BE.”
Things I Read That I Love #142: Like A Freaky Connie Francis With A Death Wish
Topics include the last true hermit, therapy, Cheryl Strayed, “the future of college,” the death penalty, summer jams and more!
Playlist: Sounds Like A Long-Distance Relationship
I feel like a long-distance relationship is sometimes built on the mountain in-between a memory and a waking dream. Here’s some music from the borderline.
New Lesbian Buddy Comedy “Rods and Cones” Is Weird and Awesome
Enjoy watching four women, whose ages add up to more than 150, as they get to know each other, blow each other, and show each other their bizarre emotional landscapes, great jokes, and weird bodies.”
Brittani’s Video Party: Hannah Hart Wants to Know if Amy Poehler and HAIM are Gay
“Bang Bang” loses to HAIM in a video off while Hannah Hart tries to figure out if you’re gay and Amy Poehler has a serious conversation with Jon Stewart in the corner of this party.
Dear Queer Diary: Two Journalers are Twice as Nice
Mary and Frances reveal the secrets of the diary-writing universe.
Ferguson Protestors Get to Meet With US Attorney Callahan, Although Real Progress Still Hasn’t Come
Ferguson protestors were able to meet with U.S. Attorney Callahan to voice demands.
Interview With My Ex-Girlfriend: Meg
Grace: It’s fine.
Meg: It’s fine, everything’s fine, this is normal.
How To Dye Your Own Hair Every Color You’ve Ever Wanted At Once
Doing your hair yourself is fun, much cheaper than going to the salon, and probably only moderately hazardous to your health.
The Casual Monger: How to Make Simple Herbed Yogurt Cheese
Step-by-step instructions on making a fabulous, easy, and probiotic-rich cheese for the beginning monger.
Fool’s Journey: Ten Tarot Tattoos
There’s no denyin’ it, tarot and tattoos go together really well.
Pretty Little Liars 512: Summer #fAtalfinale Liveblog Situation OF DEATH
Someone is going to die on tonight’s “Pretty Little Liars” mid-season finale! Who will it be? Maybe it will be you! But probably it will be Mona.
Ten Truly Terrible Pieces of Advice Offered To and About Bisexuals
Emily Yoffe isn’t alone! A lot of advice columnists have terrible opinions that they’re excited to share with bisexuals.
BREAKING: Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli Are Lesbianing Together
It’s true, we promise, you just have to trust us.