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Health + Athletics Herstory

22 Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Women Athletes Who Changed the Game

Women athletes who came out before very recently risked everything to do so: their endorsements, their fans, their spots on their teams, their livelihoods, and sometimes even their own lives. Here are 22 lesbian, bisexual and trans women athletes who changed their games and changed the game for LGBTQ people by choosing to live openly.

By Heather Hogan|October 31, 2017|15 Comments
Health + Athletics

2016 Queerlympics: When And Where to Watch All The Out Female Athletes in Rio

You’re welcome!

By Laura Mandanas|August 6, 2016|44 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

The ESPN Body Issue: Top 10 Things That Are Nice To Look At

Would you like to see some abs and butts today? Well, you are in luck!

By Heather Hogan|July 7, 2015|49 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Let’s Talk About Orange Is the New Black Forever

Plus: Megan Rapinoe flirts with a lady ref at the World Cup, Miley talks about her sexuality and gender, Rachel Maddow has a new puppy, and so much more!

By Heather Hogan|June 10, 2015|26 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Daily Fix: Laverne Cox Covers Variety, Raven-Symoné Guests on Black-ish, Brittney Griner Will Sit Out Team USA Practice

Pretty Little Liars season 6 looks terrifying, Jessica Williams celebrates The Hate Class of 2015, Miley Cyrus tag-teams with Joan Jett to fight LGBT homelessness, and Shonda Rhimes is launching another diverse show.

By Heather Hogan|May 6, 2015|9 Comments
Health + Athletics

Glory Johnson and Brittney Griner Arrested, Charged with Assault and Disorderly Conduct

Last night, Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson were arrested at their home. Johnson’s sister called the police after a fight between Griner and Johnson became physical.

By KaeLyn|April 23, 2015|46 Comments
Television

Say Yes to the Dress Recap: Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson

Where Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson become our favorite lesbian couple and we all get married. You’re going to need some tissues for this one. Or a blow horn.

By Helen|February 2, 2015|13 Comments
Vapid Fluff

Gothip Girl’s Top 10 Most Important Celesbian Moments of 2014

It’s been a great year for hard-hitting investigative journalism.

By Stef|December 29, 2014|22 Comments
Sex + Relationships

22 Badass QTPOC Couples That Make Our Hearts Flutter

Visibility for lesbian and queer couples is better than it’s ever been but still not as great and inclusive as it could be, which is why The Speakeasy took matters into our own hands.

By The Speakeasy|October 8, 2014|55 Comments
Herstory

100+ LGBTQ Black Women You Should Know: The Epic Black History Month Megapost

This epic megapost is your glorious opportunity to meet more than 100 amazing black LGBT women who’ve made their mark over the last 150 years.

By Riese|February 26, 2014|105 Comments
News + Politics

Also.Also.Also: Um, I Think There Are Gay People in Sochi, and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Brittney Griner could receive the honor of her lifetime, a rainbow army is going to Russia, and Virginia Woolf got born a long long time ago.

By Carmen|January 29, 2014|10 Comments
Health + Athletics Television

‘Journey of a Gay Athlete’ with Brittney Griner Premieres this Weekend

“World Sport Presents: Journey of the Gay Athlete” focuses on out athletes Brittney Griner, American soccer player, Robbie Rogers, and New Zealand Olympic speed skater, Blake Skjellerup and is on CNN International this weekend.

By Brittani|January 10, 2014|3 Comments
Society + Culture

10 Women Who Could Have Been The Advocate’s “Person of the Year”

A celebration of all we’ve accomplished in 2013.

By Kaitlyn|December 23, 2013|29 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

22 Kickass Queer Women Who Came Out in 2013

It was quite a year for Team Lezalicious — let’s take a look at the diverse group of ladies who blessed our hearts with their queerness this year. It takes all kinds, after all.

By Riese|December 19, 2013|77 Comments
Health + Athletics

VIDEO: Brittney Griner Wants To Show You Her Lesbian Tattoo

“Society gives us a bad rep for having tats or being gay so I’m like well let me just throw it all together in one and see how you like it now.”

By Brittani|November 26, 2013|14 Comments
Books

Things I Read That I Love #80: Whose Boxers Are These?

Topics include North Korea, gun control, animators from Mormon country, freelancing, the long con, the murder of Jam Master Jay, Brittney Griner, true war stories, indie bookstores and so much more!

By Riese|June 21, 2013|8 Comments
Fashion/Style

Style Thief: How to Dress Like Brittney Griner

This dapper WNBA hotshot has more than just jerseys– we’re stealing Brittney Griner’s style.

By Lizz|June 19, 2013|21 Comments
Health + Athletics

Top LGBT Sports Cities Are Gay, Sporty and Full of Sporty Gays

See which city tops the list as the most LGBT friendly sports city!

By Lizz|June 6, 2013|17 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Autostraddle Hot 100 2013: Girls You Like Who Also Like Girls

You voted for the 100 hottest lady-loving-ladies in the universe and now it’s time to gaze upon the lucky winners of this prestigious honor!

By the team|June 4, 2013|250 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

2013 GLAAD Awards San Francisco: Our Starry Starry Night With Adam Lambert, Brittney Griner and Ketel One

Alex, Riese, Marni and Mary hit up the GLAAD Awards in San Francisco last night and spent lots of quality time with Adam Lambert, Brittney Griner, Mel B & Jessica Clark!

By Riese|May 12, 2013|21 Comments
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