Party of Five: Hayley Huntley, Comedy Writer/Performer and Nail Art Enthusiast
“I just aim to perform female characters with dignity and intelligence — which is an obvious choice to me, but perhaps not so familiar in the entertainment industry.”
American LGBT Workers of Color Are Part of a Broken Bargain
For queer women of color, intersectionality isn’t just a “concept” or a “framework” for theorists to use for mind exercise — it’s a lived experience.
Dear Queer Diary: Friends That Journal Together
The briefest safari through the overgrown pathways of the fearsome Amazon indicates that there is an entire genus of the journal family that is marketed towards journaling partners—of both the platonic and romantic varieties.
Read a F*cking Book: “Out of Hollow Water” by Anna Bongiovanni
It evokes the feeling of sitting with your friend at night, sipping red wine and looking in their sketchbook. This looks amazing, you’d say. And you’d mean it and the moment would feel extraordinarily intimate because you feel like these drawings are only for you.
Brittani’s Video Party: M.I.A. Has a Dance Party for Singles
GoldieBlox feminist toys, M.I.A.’s new video, a lesbian dating expert, and a woman about to have surgery have a dance party in video party.
Almost Famous: The Villenettes
Four-piece self-described girl gang the Villenettes hail from Adelaide, Australia and profess to love Elvis, Sailor Jerry rum, vintage guitars, tattoos, bad horror movies, leather jackets, leopard print dresses, and running amok on a Saturday night.
Also.Also.Also: Liz Cheney’s Not The Best But Bill O’Reilly’s The Worst and Other Stories We Missed This Week
Frida, as always, is flawless.
It’s Transgender Day Of Remembrance: Let’s Celebrate Trans* Lives And Accomplishments
Today we honor all of the transgender people who have died due to anti-trans* violence. This year we want to honor their memories by celebrating the achievements and victories of trans* people in the past year.
Come Get Your Fill of Queer Robots With “O Human Star”
O Human Star is a lovely webcomic full of queer characters that will make you like robots so much that you might need a Terminator marathon just to feel normal again.
Queer Outfit of the Week: Thanksgivukkah
Two amazing holidays are falling on the same day! You probably need a comfy sweater and some black jeans!
25 Explanations For Why Kanye’s “Bound 2” Video Is What It Is
Yeezus Christ.
Tania De Rozario, Writer and Rabble-Rouser, On Heartbreak, Activism and Censorship
An Autostraddle Interview with Tania De Rozario, queer artist, writer and activist. Read more about her views on censorship, activism and Jeanette Winterson in this interview.
29 Weirdest Pictures From Our Queer Prom
We had a queer prom on top of a mountain. There were photographs. Some of these prom-goers were pretty f*cking special.
The Adventures of Tiny Pineapple 104: Worst Flippin’ Day Ever, Dang It
I hope next week’s episode involves a girl on a bike, DeAnne Smith. Maybe you could pull some strings?
Hearts and Crafts: Alison Caporimo, DIY Dream Girl
Meet Alison, creative DIY goddess and author of InstaCraft: Fun and Simple Projects for Adorable Gifts, Decor, and More, and learn how to make an Autostraddle-inspired “A” pendant!
Once Upon A Time Episode 308 Recap: Magical Daddy Issues
I hope you like dad jokes, because this recap is chock full of them.
Idol Worship: I’m Not Strong Enough to Stop Listening to Sheryl Crow
Hear me out.
High Femme: Today Is The Day We Learn To Make Tampon Pipes
Welcome to your newest favorite concept, “There’s A Pipe For That!”
LIVESTREAM: Celesbian-Studded Online Telethon For Abortion Access In Texas Starts NOW
Kate Moenning, Holly Miranda, Natasha Lyonne, Lea DeLaria and more from the cast of Orange is the New Black will be talking about vagina justice, so you better tune in and watch online.
More Than Words: On the Word “Gay” and Definitive Dilemmas
Which should change first — society or the dictionary?