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Politics + Activism

Trans Woman Held Captive In Horrific Louisiana Human Trafficking Case

Louisiana police are reporting that in an unbelievably extreme and horrifying act of violence, three people in Natchitoches Parish spent years holding a trans woman hostage and enslaving her, as well as torturing and sexually assaulting her.

Rachel June 10, 2014 10 Comments
First Person

Beyond Definition: On Queer Black Love and My Kaleidoscope Identity

“My queerness was exactly the durable and malleable fabric that brought me here to this love. I am so grateful to finally have this powerful Black revolutionary in my life, I am thrilled about the quickly manifesting potential of our combined energy that nurtures creativity both for ourselves, our kin and our community.”

KimKatrinCrosby June 10, 2014 12 Comments
Community

You Should Go: Autostraddlers Are Meetin’ All Over The World for Pride!

Now, I come bearing the ultimate gift: a selflessly and tirelessly compiled list of future Autostraddle Pride meet-ups that has all the information you’ll need to hop on this crazy train of life and ride it right into Hangin’ Out With Cool Strangers Or Maybe Event Old Friends station.

Carmen June 10, 2014 72 Comments
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Joana Estrela Takes Us To Pride in Lithuania in her comic “Propaganda”

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to help organize Pride events in one of Europe’s most homophobic countries, or if you love reading journal-style comics about queer women, make sure you check out “Propaganda.”

Mey June 10, 2014 7 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Oh My F*cking God It’s “Orange is the New Black” With Cats

I bring you Tabby Is The New Cat — a Petflix original series following Piper Catman’s foray into residential life. Try not to relate too hard, okay?

Carmen June 10, 2014 14 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Lesbian Rapper Siya Comes to Your TV on Reality Show about Women Rappers

Lesbian rapper Siya joins the ranks of women featured on Oxygen network’s new show Sisterhood of Hip Hop.

Helen June 9, 2014 3 Comments
Identity

The Danger at the Intersection of Street Harassment and Compulsory Heterosexuality

When we have these conversations about street harassment, we have to talk about the unique experiences LGBTQ women face.

Helen June 9, 2014 32 Comments
TV News & Trailers

MTV’s “Faking It” Renewed For Season Two, Praise Lesbian Jesus

“Faking It” forever! Or for ten more episodes, anyway!

Intern Grace June 9, 2014 12 Comments
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What Makes You Unstoppable? Tell Us and You Could Win Cool Stuff!

Tell us why you’re awesome and you could win a tablet or a movie! Here, we made you a video all about it.

Alex June 9, 2014 24 Comments
Straddleverse

Autostraddle Merch! The Tomboy Femme Tee, Black You Do You Tee & New A-Camp Hoodies!

So much new stuff in the store, y’all!

the team June 9, 2014 27 Comments
Music

BPM: Sylvan Esso And A Calimocho

Punchy, hooky tunes with a punchy, hooky drink to wash it all down.

Jeanie June 9, 2014 11 Comments
Food Lists

32 Zucchini Recipes That Are More Exciting Than Zucchini Bread

Zucchini is delicious. It deserves a better home than in that boring zucchini bread.

Hansen June 9, 2014 14 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Wearing Fancy Underpants

Solo poly, being weird about sex, being weird about porn, how orgasms work, masturbation and more.

Ryan Yates June 8, 2014 6 Comments
Society + Culture

It’s Sunday Funday and Hannah Hart and Joan Rivers Are Getting Married in Wisconsin

The best part? It’s all on video.

Carmen June 8, 2014 14 Comments
Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons Special Guest Comic, Straight From “Oh Joy Sex Toy”

This comic is absolutely Not Safe For Work. But dang, is it good for the soul.

Erika Moen June 7, 2014 41 Comments
Geekery

.gay And The Quiet War for Gay Internet

Some seem relevant, at least to my interests (.camp) and some seem like a facepalm waiting to happen (.sexy). But the one you haven’t seen quite yet is .gay, though not for lack of trying.

A.E. Osworth June 7, 2014 11 Comments
Literature

Things I Read That I Love #130: Let Jolene Live Fierce and Free and Pure Fantasy

Topics include being “that woman,” a botched death row case, fradulent food, dead poet’s society, the Scopes Monkey trial, murder, more on the 9/11 museum and more!

Riese June 6, 2014 2 Comments
Recipes

An Orange is the New Black Dinner Party to Make Red Proud

The perfect meal to pair with a 13 episode marathon.

Aimee June 6, 2014 9 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Orange is the New Black 201 Recap: Oops, I Did It Again

We hate to tell you, Dorothy, but you ain’t in Kansas High Security Prison anymore, and Toto’s only looking out for Toto.

Kate June 6, 2014 36 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Want to be Couch Potatoes With You

Your regularly scheduled programming will return shortly.

carrie June 6, 2014 2 Comments
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