Now That We’re Really Talking About Gun Control: Where We Go From Here
In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, America is finally ready to talk about gun control. But will things really change, and if so, what must we do to make it happen?
Almost Famous: Celisse Henderson
A queer ‘acoustic soul’ artist with a mighty voice, mad ukulele skills and a rising career that’s included a bit of Broadway.
Holigay 2012 Gift Guide: Lights, Camera, Action
Gifts for the content creator in your life.
Also.Also.Also: Atlanta’s Gays Are In Luck These Days And Other Stories We Missed This Week
Eighth-grader McKenna Pope singlehandedly gender neutralized the Easy-Bake Oven.
Actor Emily Grosland, On ‘Emotional Creatures’ and Being Genderqueer in Theater: The Autostraddle Interview
Jess chats with the genderqueer star of Eve Ensler’s new play, Emotional Creature: talented dancer, singer and actor, Emily Grosland.
Negotiating the Gender Wage Gap for Fun and Profit
Equal pay for equal work? What a novel idea!
Utah School District’s Response to 14-Year-Old Gay Teen’s Tragic Suicide Is Deplorable
“Now is certainly not the time for the District to start public maneuvering and posturing at the expense of a family facing such a devastating loss.”
Exploding Lineage: The Film Festival By Queer Rebels For Queer Rebels
To be a rebel is to stand defiantly and purposefully in the face of something. It’s not defiance for its own sake: it’s a war cry into the darkness.
Idol Worship: Pop-Art Icon Edie Sedgwick
Edie is proof that anyone can be an icon. Just ask Andy Warhol.
Hunter Valentine’s Vero Sanchez: The Autostraddle Interview
You’ll learn more about Coolest Cucumber Vero Sanchez in this 1,900-word interview than you did in two months’ worth of The Real L Word, and to be honest, we’re ok with that.
France’s Counter-Protests Warm My Frozen Heart
Same-sex marriage supporters take to France’s streets to show they can be louder and wittier than the conservative right.
Make A Thing: Stockings and Other Gifts You Left Until The Last Minute
Maybe you’re like me and you wait until the last minute to do things because having stress headaches is fun and sleep is for the weak.
Things We Read About Newtown
Things to read and think about.
Straddler On The Street: Julia
Our fourth Straddler on the Street is Julia; she chatted with us about burlesque, fat acceptance and making the body political.
Carly and Robin’s Wedding Was, In Fact, Too Adorable For Words
I’d like to share with you the wedding album of one much-beloved Carly / DJ Carlytron Usdin and Photographer-to-the-Stars Robin Roemer, co-starring Arthur the amazingly statuesque dog and made possible by Kelly Kollar.
Ode to My Pantry: Burning, Searing Delicious Hot Sauce
Warm your friends’ hearts and sinuses by making them some homemade hot sauce.
A Custom Fit: So Many Ways To Read A Thing!
There’s no wrong way to read a word, but sometimes there are so many ways it’s hard to choose which fits you best. Let’s review your options so you can always ride the reading rainbow with ease.
Wrapper’s Delight: A Guide to Beautifying Your Gifts the DIY Way
It’s true that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but a pretty box never hurt anyone.
Prize Pack Giveaway: Les Misérables
Les Misérables is coming to theaters on Christmas Day (!!!) and to celebrate we’re giving away a prize pack to one lucky commenter!
Glee Episode 410: Glee Actually Is A Mediocre Show About Puppies
This week, Glee celebrated Christmas and the Mayan Apocalypse and Hannukah and my headache, all at once!