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Television

10 Lesbian and Bisexual Comedy Specials to Watch After “Nanette”

Queer comedians have been using their unique perspectives to provide scathing, riotous commentary on everything from politics to pop culture for decades.

By Heather Hogan| July 11, 2018 | 9 Comments
A+ Music

Annotated: Margaret Cho’s Moving Tribute To Anna Nicole

In a new column just for A+ subscribers, some of our select favorite musicians will walk us through the creative process behind their favorite songs. We’re kicking off Annotated with Margaret Cho, who wrote a funny/heartbreaking tribute to Anna Nicole Smith for her new album American Myth.

By Stef| April 13, 2016 | 19 Comments
Feminism

Rebel Girls: 25 Women Who Changed the Game in 2015

These women mounted movements, won awards, told important stories, and otherwise shook the sh*t out of this planet in 2015.

By Carmen| December 23, 2015 | 18 Comments
Feminism Herstory Issues

Rebel Girls: 10 Feminist Gal Pals Who Made This World a More Awesome Place Together

As a follow-up to the time I used “gal pals” sarcastically and taught you all about the queer suffragists, and in honor of Gal Pal Week, this week’s Rebel Girls lesson is going to be about good, old-fashioned friendship.

By Carmen| August 5, 2015 | 14 Comments
Arts + Pop Culture

Pop Culture Fix: Brittani Nichols and Margaret Cho Take Over Hollywood And Other Queer Entertainment News

Plus: Miley Cyrus puffy painted Caitlyn Jenner for charity, Lady Gaga and Linda Perry tag-teamed on “What’s Up,” Laverne Cox and Lily Tomlin’s “Grandma” gets its first trailer, the USWNT is headed to the World Cup quarters, and so much more information!

By Heather Hogan| June 24, 2015 | 22 Comments
Television

12 TV Stars Of The ’80s and ’90s Who Turned Out To Be Lesbian, Bisexual or Otherwise Totally Queer

I woke up this morning with a burning desire to talk about Tori from “Saved by The Bell.” Did you wake up wanting to talk about Mama Keaton or Darlene Conner? I bet you did.

By Riese| February 26, 2015 | 64 Comments
Fashion/Style

10 Queer Feminist Icons You Can Be This Halloween

These costumes will make you look real smart and cool, even though you may have to keep describing who you are all night, but that’s OK.

By KaeLyn| October 14, 2014 | 24 Comments
Feminism

Holigay Gift Guide 2013: Finicky Feminists Want Books, DVDs, and Even Some Tees

What do you buy someone who fuels themselves only on the knowledge that the world is an inherently imbalanced structure built to take advantage of people made the most vulnerable by its constructs?

By Carmen| December 6, 2013 | 24 Comments
Society + Culture

Everybody Should Come Out, Or Not

Someone thinks Margaret Cho outed John Travolta, Fastrack thinks kids should come out, Ángeles Álvarez thinks lesbian politicians should come out, and now that Jason Collins is out, Andy West thinks everyone should come out.

By Riese| May 1, 2013 | 80 Comments
Feminism

An Open Thank-You Letter to Margaret Cho

Thank you, Margaret Cho, for writing your blog post, “Being Mad on Twitter” and defending the right to be angry when people criticize our bodies.

By Whitney Pow| January 16, 2012 | 41 Comments
Comedy

Cho Dependent Down Under

Crystal’s Team Pick: Australia, Margaret Cho is coming for you.

By Crystal| June 22, 2011 | 11 Comments
Music

Emily’s Team Pick: Intervention with Margaret Cho & Tegan and Sara Quin

This is a music video starring Margaret Cho and Tegan & Sara Quin. What else do you need.

By Emily| December 3, 2010 | 30 Comments
Comedy

Win Tickets To Margaret Cho in Las Vegas!

Win a pair of tickets & meet and greet passes to see Margaret Cho in Las Vegas on September 17!

By Jess| July 16, 2010 | 8 Comments
Comedy

Margaret Cho Gets Cho-Dependent: Autostraddle Interview

We talk to Margaret Cho about tattoos, her romantic relationships with gay men, celebrities who come out later in their careers, her pick for “the next Gaga,” Adam Lambert, Ani DiFranco, Sex & the City and more.

By Jess| July 12, 2010 | 26 Comments
Music

Margaret Cho Knows Lesbians are Funnier, Records “Camel Toe” with Ani

So much to catch up on! Margaret Cho says lesbians are better comedians (truth). Perez Hilton could face child porn charges after tweeting an up-skirt pic of Miley Cyrus. The Tonys happened! Plus, Lady Gaga is working for the Illuminati, Katy Perry feels uncomf about swearing, The Real L Word is coming soon, and Ellen is writing another book!

By Riese| June 15, 2010 | 22 Comments

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