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“Scandal” Changed the Entire TV Landscape, Especially for Black Women

I think that it’s a good time to remember that before Kerry Washington’s role in Scandal there hadn’t been a black woman lead in a network television show in nearly four decades. But in the seven years since Scandal aired, there’s been a proliferation.

By Natalie| April 20, 2018 | 9 Comments

Shondaland’s “How To Get Away With A Scandal” Crossover Event Was a Black Feminist Masterpiece

Carmen and Natalie watched the black feminist television opera that was Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder’s two-hour crossover event. And they got together to tell you all about it!

By Carmen Phillips| March 2, 2018 | 4 Comments

Boob(s On Your) Tube: There’s A New Gay Getting Away With Murder In Shondaland

Does Annaliese Keating have a new gal pal? Maybe! Arizona Robbins, however, has none. None gal pals. Tara’s still alive on The Walking Dead, the Shannara gays are still gayin’, and Sarah Paulson gets her revenge on American Horror Story: Cult.

By Heather Hogan| November 5, 2017 | 21 Comments

“Scandal” Breaks Our Hearts With an Elderly Lesbian Couple and Jasika Nicole

“Just one week after perhaps the most powerful episode in the show’s history, Shonda Rhime’s force-of-nature hit show Scandal has once again destroyed our hearts. This week’s story touched the souls of audiences everywhere with two tales of love trying to rise above what seem like impossible situations.”

By Mey| March 13, 2015 | 10 Comments

Fan Fiction Friday: My 10 All-Time Favorite Femslash Stories

What if Mellie divorced Fitz, ran for president, hired Olivia to manage her campaign, and fell in love with her? What a wonderful world that would be!

By Heather Hogan| January 9, 2015 | 118 Comments

Also.Also.Also: Facebook’s Real Name Is Probably Gaylord Focker and Other Stories We Missed

Texas is idiotic, Janet Mock on Clair Huxtable, things you can donate to or show up at, women doing things like being journalists in the Middle East, having jobs in movies, getting Amtrak residencies, riding bikes, changing sports, being fucked over (that covers a lot of this actually), and SO MUCH MORE. Welcome to your link roundup!

By Laneia| September 24, 2014 | 19 Comments

Autostraddle’s 2014 Fall TV Preview: Queers and Women of Color All Over Your Teevee

We’ve got a genderqueer lead, an intersex teenager, multiple shows headlined by women of color, the first ever recurring lesbian woman of color character in a primetime network superhero series and SO MUCH MORE!

By Riese| September 15, 2014 | 58 Comments

Top Eight TV Female Bosses Who Aren’t Afraid To Get Bossy

Eight of our favorite lady-bosses and an inspirational playlist for all you bosses out there.

By Riese| August 1, 2014 | 27 Comments

Portia de Rossi Is Joining “Scandal” As If You Needed Another Reason To Watch

It’s possible that Portia de Rossi and Kerry Washington will be on your TV screen at the same time. This week has peaked.

By Hannah Hodson| July 24, 2014 | 16 Comments

A Gay Girl’s Guide To Fall 2013 Television

Fall’s short on queer ladies, but we do have a killer vagina, Sean Hayes playing a gay dad, a new Joss Whedon show, Lizzy Caplan as a sex researcher, a new love interest for Kalinda and an Anna Faris sitcom.

By Riese| September 16, 2013 | 75 Comments

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