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Also.Also.Also: Kittens, Janet Reno and Processing This Godforsaken Week

Kitten live stream bc kittens, processing Trump, Janet Reno, gotta chat about that lesbian sex in The Handmaiden, Pulse nightclub update, queer and trans yoga class, Leslie Knope, and so very much more! So much.

By Laneia| November 11, 2016 | 19 Comments
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YES CATS! Exclusive: The Incredibly True Adventures of the Backyard Bobbis

“…when my parents were yelling at each other and when my mom was slapping and screaming at me and when the kids at my school were making fun of me for being a cross-eyed dyke, I’d think about those kittens who were counting on me to keep them safe. I’d make it through another day.”

By Heather Hogan| December 4, 2015 | 36 Comments
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YES CATS! We Made You Weirdos A Zine About Cats, Buy It Right Mow

YES CATS! A book for cat lovers and cat likers and also even cat haters. You can have it all!

By Laneia| November 30, 2015 | 16 Comments
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Sapphic Musk’s “KITTENZ” Video Is A Dream Come True

This video includes a lesbian metal band shredding (on guitars) and a bunch of kittens shredding (your couch).

By Stef| July 20, 2015 | 18 Comments
Society + Culture

Sunday Top Ten: Some Cats I Don’t Hate

Chances are good I hate your cat because it makes me sneeze. But do you know who doesn’t make me sneeze? Simba.

By Riese| January 25, 2015 | 48 Comments
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The Autostraddle Guide to Adopting Your Furry Best Friend: Cat and Kitten Edition

We’ve covered adopting dogs. Now let’s talk about adopting kittens. Here are a few things you need to know and have when you’re taking home your very first feline fur-baby.

By A.E. Osworth| June 20, 2014 | 46 Comments
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I’m Sorry But You Still Can’t Have These Marshmallows

It’s the sad, cold truth and it’s not fair. I’m so sorry.

By Laneia| April 30, 2014 | 59 Comments
Fashion/Style

Holigays 2013 Gift Guide: 25 Sweaters With Cats On Them

This is a list of 25 sweaters with cats on them. Not to be confused with cats in sweaters.

By Lizz| December 4, 2013 | 35 Comments
Straddleverse

Party of Five: Jacqueline McKenzie, Owner of Crazy Cat Lady Clothing

“I find that every person knows at least one crazy cat lady.”

By A.E. Osworth| October 28, 2013 | 12 Comments
Food and Drink

Stop Whatever You’re Doing, There’s A Wine For Cats Now

Your cat probably had a rough day. He deserves this.

By Hansen| October 16, 2013 | 21 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Brittani’s Video Party: The Secret Life of Geeky Jay Z

Women in gaming, animals so cute you want to squeeze them, and Kristen Wiig’s new movie party to “Picasso Baby.”

By Brittani| August 8, 2013 | 6 Comments
Geekery

Team Pick: Scientists May Have Cure for Cat Allergies, Everyone Rejoices

Thanks to a team of researchers at Cambridge University, cat dander’s days of ruining dates and eliminating roommates may be numbered.

By Mey| July 29, 2013 | 16 Comments
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Fashion/Style

How To Own It: Wearable Cats and Dogs

It’s finally fashionable to be a crazy cat/dog lady. Plus a DIY custom animal sweater!

By Gabrielle Korn| December 16, 2012 | 21 Comments
Geekery

You Can Just Turn That Into Cat Gifs, You Know

Laneia’s Team Pick: Cover everything in cat gifs today. Do it.

By Laneia| August 27, 2012 | 22 Comments
Straddleverse

Why Queer Kittens Need A Better Autostraddle

Who needs Autostraddle? YOU DO.

By Laneia| July 25, 2012 | 81 Comments
Straddleverse

Top Ten Things That Break More Than This Website

Suspiciously enough, “record” is not on the list.

By Riese| June 28, 2012 | 29 Comments
Straddleverse

Live Stream: Tiny Baby Kittens

KITTENS.

By Laneia| June 22, 2012 | 44 Comments
Health + Athletics

Surviving Winter: The Kit

One girl’s mission to overcome the tyranny of winter.

By Laura| December 20, 2011 | 40 Comments
Visual Art

Get a Cat, Save a Cat With The Teal Cat Project

Jamie’s Team Pick: Cats for cats!

By Jamie J. Hagen| December 8, 2011 | 10 Comments
Geekery

Write Your Paper Faster With Kittens

Emily’s Team Pick: cats cats cats cats

By Emily| December 6, 2011 | 29 Comments
Straddleverse

OPEN THREAD: A Case of the Mondays

How are you feeling today? That’s a real question.

By Riese| December 5, 2011 | 272 Comments
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