Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: How To Throw A Private Party Dressed As Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard
The costume of the day is Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard, five ways. You don’t need to leave your apartment to have a Happy Halloween!
‘F To 7th’ On Kickstarter: ‘The Slope’ Spin-Off Needs Your Help
Do you dream of a spin-off to THE SLOPE, the hilarious lesbian webseries about “superficial, homophobic lesbians” in Park Slope, Brooklyn? F TO 7TH is here to make that dream a reality, but only if they meet their Kickstarter goal by TOMORROW. Quick, go help out a talented funny lesbian!
Climate Change You Can Believe in, Even if These Guys Don’t
A crazy pastor thinks that all your scissoring caused Hurricane Sandy, and Romney thinks FEMA is a bad idea. And you thought Halloween was the scariest thing happening today.
Katy Perry Perplexingly Honored By Trevor Project For LGBTQ Visibility, I Hope Her Boyfriend Don’t Mind It
“I wonder which acts of visibility and understanding they’re referring to exactly. Was it the time she played into the stereotype that girls kissing girls is an act done for attention?”
Point Foundation Wants to Give You Money for School
Ali’s Team Pick: Point Foundation is the largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students. If you’re going to be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the 2013-2014, you can apply!
Six Accidental Educators Who Unintentionally Taught Me I Was Queer
“Sure, my gay studies were fairly superficial and not very diverse at all. But until I left town, my world was the opposite of diverse, and what teenager isn’t at least a bit shallow?”
No Man’s Land Episode 8: The Beach House Decor Drinking Game
“This house literally looks like the beach threw up in it.”
DIY Self-Care: Make-It-Better Box
If you’re dealing with all the bullies that life throws at us, including a hurricane named Sandy, here’s a project that might help.
The Lesbian Democrat Who Could and Other Queer Stories in U.S. Politics
Lesbian democrats, gay republicans, and assorted ignorant fools are all working in the same industry: politics.
Sometimes You Need an Emergency Compliment
Ali’s Team Pick: Basically, this website is like liquid self-esteem comedy elixir that you can figuratively drink and feel better.
Bow Ties For Humans Who Don’t Want To Wear Actual Bow Ties
Bow tie necklaces, bags wearing bow ties, “pussy bows” and more — it’s all happening, and it can happen to you, too.
Super Spooky Halloween Movie Night: Addams Family Values
With bonus drinking game inside!
Schooled: Remember That Gay Teacher You Had?
Ever wonder what that teacher was thinking? How they handled being out at work? Or did you wish they were more out and outspoken? Here are three real-life queer teachers to give you a peek inside their teacher-brains!
The Big Autostraddle Rebuild & Redesign Update: The Future Is Bright
This post aims to answer pressing questions such as, “now that the fundraising campaign is over, how long ’til we get to see the new website?” and “when is my fundraising t-shirt gonna be here???”
Top 10 Less Destructive Sandys I Have Known
A thoughtful list for when your hurricane needs new role models.
Joss Whedon Endorses Mitt Romney And The Zombie Apocalypse
Carolyn’s Team Pick: “The one percent? It’ll no longer be the very rich. It’ll be the very fast.”
Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: Katniss Everdeen Three Ways
Nothing on Halloween is hotter than the girl on fire. Here are three versions of Katniss Everdeen for you to choose from!
Playlist: Filling Out the Form
So you are filling out job applications, medical forms, changing your address on every account you possess, applying to the Peace Corps or any number of things that require you to write the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over and over again. Here is your playlist.
College Lesbianage Class of 2016: Starting To Feel Like Home
The lesbianagettes are feathering their nests for winter with friends, activities and lady loves.
Queer Your Tech With Fun: Smart Phones, Pen Pals and Liquor
This week in the world of tech, we’re going to talk about two of our favorite things: apps for your awesome Autostraddle Air Mail Pen Pals, and apps for liquor.