Comedy Crush: On the Mountain with Elicia Sanchez
Elicia Sanchez is a stand-up comedian living and joking in Seattle though this week she has temporarily relocated to Angelus Oaks as part of the talent line-up for A-Camp.
Starting a Different Conversation: On Mixed-Race/Biracial/Multiracial Visibility and Inclusion
“I began to step back. Not because of low confidence, or a fear of public speaking, or an inferiority complex — all of them were about my story, and my skin, and my inability to find a way to belong in spaces for people of color without first justifying and laboriously explaining both.”
Lumberjanes #2 Takes Us On a Wild Ride Through Waves of Water and Emotion!
Lumberjanes #2 (the comic from Intern Grace and a bunch of other super talented people) came out and it is just as filled with excitement, fun and mystery as the last issue (with smooches added for good measure).
Make A Thing: Tiny Happy Banners
Tiny little banners jazz up any situation. Also, people will be really impressed with you.
More Than Words: More Words, Then!
How to further evolution — with just your brain and your tongue!
Cecily McMillan Gets 90 Days in Prison, 5 Years Probation; Police Brutality Continues
McMillan is one among many who have been punished for attempting to defend themselves against violence.
We Won A Thing In Oregon! Judge Rules Marriage Ban Unconstitutional, State Attorney Cool With It
With no one left who can argue in favor of the ban in court, couples can start marrying without fear of the uncertain fate faced by hundreds of couples in Arkansas after last week’s legal fracas there.
Orphan Black Episode 205 Recap: Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est
Sarah explains to Helena that Felix is her brother, and she’s her sister, so Felix is one of the seestras, okay? Fair enough.
What The Heck Is Going On In Arkansas? A Marriage Equality Explainer
So what does all this judicial back-and-forth mean?
27 Cupcake Situations That Do Not Include Box Mix
27 Cupcakes: Just like that movie 27 Dresses, only way more edible and satisfying.
Glee Episode 520 Recap: The Untitled Glee Season Finale Project
Oh my god it’s the Glee season finale!! Did anything happen? I mean… kinda.
This Thing Bigger Than Us: Creating Sacred Space
If you have a spiritual practice, that means you, well, practice.
Loving the Women Who Look Like Me: Queer Black Women in Love
I realized that one of the hardest parts about accepting my sexual orientation was that I literally did not believe that Black women were lesbians, bisexuals, pansexuals, asexuals or queer. I want to see stories of Black women with happy endings that entwine with my own realities and fantasies. I want to see us Black women no longer the Unmentionables or Untouchables, unafraid of the power and beauty of us loving one another.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants To Know What You’re Doing Later
Orgasms and pain thresholds, using clamps for the first time, 3D printing and sex toys, worrying about being queer enough and more.
Sunday Funday Is Seeing These Corgis For the First Time On Your Gay Marriage Day
It’s time for another week of activism and adorableness!
Learn HTML and Build A Better Internet Comment: Part 2
For everyone who’s ever wondered how to post an image in the comments on Autostraddle.com
Saturday Morning Cartoons: The Puzzle
“Ahh. Classic non-date.” Is it a date, or isn’t it?
Carmen Carrera and Tyra Banks Are Making A Docuseries About Trans Women
Carmen Carrera, a transgender model and activist is set to star in a brand new docuseries about a group of young trans women living in Chicago. The series, produced by Tyra Banks, will debut its eight hour-long episode run on VH1 in late 2014 or early 2015
The Comment Awards Want A Group Hug
Oh my gourd, we love you guys. Also Ellen Page.
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Books and Beer (or Tea, Whatever Pickles Your Cucumber)
What are you reading? What are you drinking? What did you do this week? Please leave all the comments and comment back and all the things and just be lovely and wonderful in general.