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Politics + Activism

After Yet Another Trans* Woman’s Murder, Change Is Coming for Hate Crime Sentencing in DC

Last year Deoni Jones was stabbed to death at a bus stop. This year, at her vigil, her family asked some tough questions about why the murder was not prosecuted as a hate crime. Mayor Vincent Gray responded to those questions.

A.E. Osworth February 5, 2013 8 Comments
Music

Six for Spring: Record Releases To Ring In The New Season

Now that Tegan & Sara have released ‘Heartthrob’, here are some other amazing album releases to look forward to.

Elaine February 4, 2013 24 Comments
NSFW Sunday Valentine's Day

28 Super Lesbosexy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

From floggers to legwarmers to boyshorts to candles to lip venom to strap-ons to so much more — 28 ideas for your special queer someone this Valentine’s Day Season.

Riese February 4, 2013 21 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Glee 412 Recap: Naked Boys Singing!

This week on Glee, all the men took their shirts off and all of the women kept their shirts on!

Riese February 4, 2013 34 Comments
First Person

Questioning “Queer” Across Generations

“As a queer who spends a lot of time with other queers, rallying around our queerness, am I isolating those who have a more troubled history with the word?”

Maddie February 4, 2013 56 Comments
Food Lists

Ode to My Pantry: Sprouts

For those wintry days when you want to grow something other than fridge mold.

Kristen February 4, 2013 10 Comments
Community

Straddler On The Street: Ashley

Ashley chats with us about poetry, her goals for the future and what the Autostraddle community means to her.

Vanessa February 4, 2013 15 Comments
Queer Fashion

Style Thief: Three More Queer Girl Paper Dolls For You to Treasure Forever

We’ve got three more Style Thief paper dolls for you to cut out, dress up and strip down. Featuring Jenna Lyons, Beth Ditto and Jasika Nicole.

Lizz February 4, 2013 12 Comments
Sports

Super Bowl XLVII OPEN THREAD: Beyonce vs. Beyonce

It’s pretty hard to miss this if you’re an American but some of us are pretty skilled at information avoidance. Today at 6:30pm EST, the AFC Champions BeyoncĂ© Ravens will take on the NFC Champions the San Francisco Desti9ers.

Brittani February 3, 2013 68 Comments
NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Guilty As Charged

This week on NSFW Sunday: lingerie, the best vintage sci-fi porn (now with lesbian dominatrixes) and nation-wide sexual health rankings.

Ryan Yates February 3, 2013 14 Comments
Queer Fashion Valentine's Day

How To Own It: Subtle Valentine’s Day Hearts

Ways to wear hearts, gently.

Gabrielle Korn February 3, 2013 14 Comments
Society + Culture

Good News Abounds From Puppies to Parliament This Sunday Funday

The best Valentine’s Day Ever (maybe), behind-the-scenes at the Puppy Bowl, and up-close and personal with Charlize Theron’s ALH. Happy Sunday Funday!

Carmen February 3, 2013 11 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Bomb Girls 205 Recap: Them’s Fightin’ Words

This week on Bomb Girls, Betty McActuallyGerman wants to know if you are ready to rumble, and almost everyone needs to take a serious look at their lives and choices.

Kate February 2, 2013 36 Comments
First Person

Westward Homo! The Road to Columbus and St Louis (and Intern Grace!)

“We kidnapped Intern Grace on our first snowy evening and took her to the Red Roof Inn where we forced her to eat pizza and watch the 30 Rock finale with us.”

Robin February 2, 2013 30 Comments
Queer Fashion The Scene

You Should Go: Tomboy Tailors Grand Opening Party in San Francisco

Come today to the opening party of a queer owned store that caters to butch/boi lesbians, transgender males & people of any gender identity who like to don tailored menswear or tailored womenswear.

Araguaney R. Da Silva February 2, 2013 5 Comments
Geekery

What Printer Should I Buy?

All the news, tips and tricks on printers that’s fit to print.

A.E. Osworth February 2, 2013 6 Comments
First Person

Butch Please: A Butch By Any Other Name

“There are so many terms for what I am – genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, pangender, neutrois – but none of them feel quite right. So Kade takes the place of that descriptor, and Kade feels right.”

Kate February 1, 2013 54 Comments
The Scene

You Should Go: PUSSY RIOT! Book Launch in NYC

Join Justin Vivian Bond, Barbara Browning, Vivien Goldman, Karen Finley, Johanna Fateman, Eileen Myles, and Laurie Weeks as they read from the new print edition of PUSSY RIOT! A Punk Prayer for Freedom at Barnes & Noble Union Square on February 7.

Gabrielle Korn February 1, 2013 2 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Saved A Woman Like Me

In which we talk puppies, cheese-based religions and collectively gawk at Intern Grace and Gabby.

carrie February 1, 2013 8 Comments
Community

You Should Go: Queer Ladies Speed Dating At Strand Bookstore, Valentine’s Day Edition

Books. Champagne. Gabby and Katrina. Cute queer single girls. How can you say no? (You can’t. So we’ll see ya at The Strand!)

Vanessa February 1, 2013 21 Comments
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