DIYke Club: Washer Necklaces and Blackberry Margaritas
What says, “I love Home Depot, but still care about my hair” better than a necklace made out of washers?
Hazel Newlevant Is Here To Draw Cool Comics, Win Prestigious Grants
Hazel Newlevant does so much great work that it would be a shame to look at just one of her comics and ignore the rest. From her weekly concert reviews and cute and funny diary comics to her award-winning stories about queer ladies trying to find happiness in music you’re sure to find something you’ll love.
BREAKING NEWS: Jennifer Lawrence Gets A Haircut
STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING RIGHT NOW and look at this heartbreaking shot of JLaw looking like one of us.
Blue Is The Warmest Color: The Male Gaze Reigns Supreme
If you’re looking for a primer in all the ways that modern media is still failing queers, this film is a good start.
Queer Outfit of the Week: Sitting Alone in Your Apartment
I couldn’t possibly go outside today. Not even to show off these drop crotch pants.
HRC’s International Expansion Funded By The Worst Humans
HRC has announced that it will begin working for equality abroad as well as in the US — but is that a good thing? Let’s ask Daniel Loeb and Paul Singer.
The Adventures of Tiny Pineapple Episode 102: Big Day Out
New episode of Tiny Pineapple went up yesterday, but I was too busy to tell you about it then. I make up for that here, now. Today.
Also.Also.Also: I’m Very Bi-Serious About This, and Other Stories We Missed This Week
Inside: more event invites than you can handle, a lot of worthy causes, a historical case of The Unicorn, and the delicious taste of Republicanism slowly, slowly dying.
Masters of Homosex: 9 Vintage Books That Lied About Lesbians
Are you the college girl, the office girl, the career gal, the prostitute, the matron, the man-hater, the bohemian, the frigid wife, the dull dyke or the unsuccessful heterosexual?
Liquor In The Beer Barrel: New Holland’s Beer Barrel Bourbon + Dragon’s Milk Stout
From what I can tell, New Holland pulls a switcheroo on each of these beverages to make two excellent, crossbred, yummy drinks. So today, I’m going to talk a little bit about both of them.
We Win A Thing In Illinois! House Passes Marriage Equality
Illinois becomes the fifteenth state to approve marriage equality after a surprise vote in the state legislature.
High Femme: Demystifying Lady Smokers
“But much like masturbation and other “personal relaxation” methods, it’s pretty obvious that most women are smoking marijuana, but not talking about it. There is a cloud of shame permeating these issues for women, where there is absolutely none for men.”
Kids Reacting To Same-Sex Marriage Will Brighten Your Day
A message for anyone who thinks gay people shouldn’t be allowed to marry whom they want? “Cry me a river, build me a bridge, and get over it.”
These Adorable Lesbian Homecoming Queens Top Off Our Best Queer Homecoming Season Ever
Greta Melendez and Lily Cohen are the latest in a month of queer homecoming winners and a much longer line of kids battling for the right to wear tiaras in public while gay.
Idol Worship: A Hand-Curated Betty White GIF Therapy Post
In honor of my strong feelings about her, I wanted to compile an assortment of Betty White GIFs, both in character and just in lounge wear, to showcase more accurately every dimension of her personality. In the process, I learned a lot.
More Than Words: The F-Word, Pt. 2: Feminists(??!??)
“Melaine Randall has said that “the day we start defining feminism, it has lost its vitality.” I’d parry with “the day we start defining feminism, we get an enormous headache and end up subjecting readers to like 1500 words of confusion, because it is impossible.”
Without “The People’s Couch” How Will We Know What Julie and Brandy Think of Criss Angel
Let’s share our sadness over “The People’s Couch” ending its run together.
The Poet and The Scientist: While Vancouver Gets Ready for Christmas
The leaves were falling, the children were wandering the streets in search of candy and the dog was dressed like a bumblebee.
Straddler On The Street: Hannah
Hannah talks about her love for A-Camp, her tricky relationship with her parents, and how it feels to be “gay and female and Asian.” She also offers some really solid advice for anyone who feels a little lost.
Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2014: Lynn is Miss November
“I find it comforting to know that the work I make will endure however fragile my existence may sometimes feel.” Get ready to fall in love with Lynn, Miss November!