On the eve of wealthy cis white men who made their money through slavery declaring independence for stolen land, this week’s Extra! Extra! takes a look at the state of democracy in the US and abroad. The news this week serves as a reminder of the ways that equality, freedom and the most basic of human rights remain out of reach for far too many people.

The jeans, the belt, the button-up; her sunglasses, her hair, the way she leans. The dyke energy coming off her is unmistakable.

Plus updates on the All American and Black Lightning season finales, Legacies, and Batwoman!

2009, the year The L Word ended and Glee began.

Alex and Kelly go on a trip to find out if Alex is about to become a mother while Kara and Lena go on a trip to find out what the hell Lex has been up to in Kaznia.

You may not find all these movies romantic date material, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something to work with there.

These are the television shows of 2018 that stand out for their artistry and innovation AND also feature lesbian, bisexual, queer or trans women characters.

“Each day seems to bring more bad news so it’s been such a tremendous relief to have this show every week to genuinely make me laugh. It has been the perfect show for this not-so-perfect moment.”

Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19 are giving the gays everything that they want. Plus updates on All American, Black Lightning, God Friended Me, Deputy, and Nancy Drew!

Plus: Petra woos JR some more, a season wrap-up on Madam Secretary, a witchy revelation on Charmed, Hen saves the day on 9-1-1, and a polyamorous bisexual surprise (in a good way!) on S.W.A.T.!

Topics include Ellen DeGeneres not dancing and doing a stand-up special and maybe quitting her show, Samira Wiley’s guest arc on Will & Grace, lesbian Batwoman, the SAG award nominations, Netflix’s most-watched shows of 2018 and so much more!

Topics include the cast of RENT! Live, Jodie Corner playing queer in a feminist short, Janelle Monáe on the cover of Glamour, Dee Rees’ horror film about a black lesbian couple in rural america, the Boomerang reboot, Heathers getting delayed again, a lesbian guest on Queer Eye, lots of witchy stuff, Eileen Myles and more!

Nicole tries to protect the Homestead from a People Eater while Waverly helps Wynonna compete in a Chili Cookoff FOR FREEDOM. This episode is bonkers, y’all.

The race to save Lena from herself is on and Alex and Kara have different ideas for how to stop her.

It’s our last TV list of 2018!

How To Get Away with Murder sends Annalise Keating off with one of Viola Davis’ most triumphant performances yet. Plus updates on: Harley Quinn, Betty, Station 19, Vagrant Queen, In the Dark, and Motherland: Fort Salem.

Simone’s transness and need to transition is never doubted – it’s just not enough to rid her of all her problems.

Plus updates on: 911, How to Get Away with Murder, American Horror Story, the season finale of Why Women Kill, and new gays to look out for on Nancy Drew!

“My one note is, “God, I wish Tasha was a firefighter, so I didn’t have to feel conflicted about her.”

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — like Hollywood itself, and mainstream TV criticism — continues to be dominated by a voting block of mostly straight white men. So, for the first time ever, we’ve decided to host our own Autostraddle TV awards to coincide with the Emmys.