You Should Go: NewFest in New York City! It’s An LGBT Film Festival!
Okay, the most important thing you need to know is that there’s a bedazzled plush vagina costume in the first two minutes of Who’s Afraid of Vagina Wolf?.
Today Matters: Connect With The March On Washington
Fifty years ago today, an estimated quarter-million people gathered in the nation’s capitol for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Also.Also.Also: Sheer Dykeadence and Other Stories We Missed This Week
Time to Werk Those Pecs!
Almost Famous: The Bright Smoke
The Bright Smoke is the project of Brooklyn based musician Mia Wilson. She has a new solo record, which is her first foray into being out as a musician.
Queer Outfit of the Week: Labor Day Party
A big Labor Day Weekend bash might just be your last chance to wear white shorts with your favorite tomboy femme button-up.
Team Pick: “Dad Bingo,” A Bingo Game Invented By Rachel For Her Dad’s Upcoming Visit
“IS RUDE AND/OR DEHUMANIZING TO SOMEONE IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY” (What would you put on your Mom and/or Dad Bingo card?)
Orange is the New Black 113: Holy Lesbian Spit Chain Batman!
Ever been punched in a tit before? That crushing pain in your areola and the dense tissue of the breast? Brutal. I’ll take dental surgery over titty punches any day.
Magical Girls, Heroines and Anime Amazons: Field Notes from Otakon 2013
The East Coast’s largest anime convention had everything an anime fan could want, including some interesting conversations about representation of women in anime.
BUTCH Voices 2013: Butch Gets a Press Pass
Every two years the butches of the world convene to absorb each other’s butch powers.
Get Ready For And Dream About A-Camp With Robin At Picnic Day In LA
We’re hosting the very first A-Camp Prep event in Los Angeles! Come hang out with Robin on September 8th and start getting excited for A-Camp or just learn more about it!
Survey Says: Gay is Still Not Okay in Singapore, Won’t Be Any Time Soon
A national survey using homophobic language yields homophobic results: 47% of Singaporeans “reject gay lifestyles.” What does this mean and why is it important?
Idol Worship: Ten(ish) Questions About Dogs and Books with Ali Liebgott
This edition is FULL OF TREASURES. Ali and I read two books and asked ten(ish) questions to poet, writer, and die-hard dyke Ali Liebegott for you. Also, many dog photos!
The Poet and the Scientist: The Smallest State, Upstate, and Our Mental State
Of course our trip to Boston wasn’t complete until we found MORE STRADDLERS!
More Than Words: Pronouns Pt. 3 – They Said/Ze Said
The grammatical is political.
Team Pick: Mary Lambert’s “She Keeps Me Warm” Video Is So Queer And So Cute
Mary Lambert’s video for “She Keeps Me Warm” stars two queer women and was produced by an all queer, female crew. Plus: handholding in the backseat of a cab!
Autostraddle Makes Refinery29’s “24 Best Websites For Women”
Refinery29 wasn’t thrilled with Forbes’ list of the top 100 websites for women (and really, who was?) so they decided to compile a list of their own. We’re proud to say we made the cut!
Two Trans* Women of Color Murdered Within a Week; Anti-TWOC Violence Claims Even More Lives
Islan Nettles and Domonique Newburn, two African-American trans* women, were brutally murdered within a week of each other. This is just the latest in a trend of horrific violence against trans* women of color.
Straddler On The Street: Monique
Monique talks about being Mexican and queer in Arizona, her favorite artists, and her adorable dog Elliot (who is an extremely well-behaved road trip travel companion.)
Ode to My Pantry: Meat Cake
Meat. Cake. I really can’t be any clearer than that.
MTV Video Music Awards 2013 Liveblog and Open Thread
I’ma let you finish, but Autostraddle had one of the best MTV VMA liveblogs of all time! Of all time!