Threats at Michigan Gay Day Highlight Why the Mitten Isn’t Cuddly for Queers
The state of Michigan isn’t having a banner year as far as treating its gay citizens equally goes.
Also.Also.Also: Madonna’s Very Own Pussy Riot and Other Stories We Missed This Week
Let’s talk about our feelings.
Queer Girl City Guide: Philadelphia, PA
The City of Brotherly Love’s got plenty to do for ladies of all stripes.
DIY: Some Super Gay Envelopes
How to queer air mail and make your pen pal happy.
Get Baked: Peanut Butter and Banana Ravioli
Think pot-sticker meets banana pancake dessert goodness.
The GOP Just Isn’t Ready For Out Gay Latino Politicians
“The fact that an openly gay candidate can win by such a large margin speaks to the notion that… voters vote based on the character of the person and their values, not their sexual orientation.”
Playlist: Oh My Gosh Make Out With Me
Here is a mix that says “Hey! This super sexy music compels you to put your face on my face already!”
Dr. Ben Barres Knows That Misogyny in the Sciences Is Real
The problem is that not everyone knows women aren’t biologically limited to washing dishes. Dr. Ben Barres studies brains, is trans, and shares his unique perspective on this un-news.
New Study Suggests Buying Lots Of Makeup Won’t Make You Happier, Easier or Breezier
Also, maybe it’s the act of striving to achieve an impossible aesthetic that makes us miserable. Neat!
How The South Made Me A Queer Feminist
In the rural South, the word “tomboy” is basically a euphemism for “She’s genderqueer, and she may or may not grow out of it. Hell if we know.”
Holly Miranda And Raimy Rosenduft’s ‘Podcast Times’ Is A Thing You Might Like
Holly Miranda and Raimy Rosenduft stream rad music for you.
Sh*t People Say About Natural Hair, Mine and Others’
We need to talk about how we need to stop talking about Gabby Douglas’s hair, and also mine.
“Glee” Releases The Santana Coming Out Scene You Never Saw
Ryan Murphy releases a cut scene from “Glee” — apparently, Santana came out to the entire cheerleading team while we were watching Finn lumber around with his pie-hole wide open!
DIY Mod Podge Refinished Table: Like A Regular Table, but Prettier!
For people who are too lazy for tablecloths.
Playlist: Life on Mars?
To celebrate Curiosity’s incredible existence, here’s a playlist about Mars, outer space and general cosmic bodies.
Get Creamed: Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream For Everyone
Make it in your freezer and share it on your stoop with that cute girl in a halter top.
Top Ten Jane Lynch Characters
Jane Lynch has been in pretty much everything, ever, so this was a hard list to make.
Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2013: Mary and Joanna are Double Miss August
Oh you thought only one person at a time could be a Calendar Girl? Think again — Joanna is an Olympic paleo CrossFit nerd and Mary will help you move and train your dolphin.
Womazine Writes About Friendship Bracelets, Makes Us Nostalgic
Get ready for camp (and the rest of your life) by learning how to make friendship bracelets with Ann Friedman.
Real L Word 304 Recap: Scissor Sisters Meet Tongue Twisters
This week on “The Real L Word,” various lesbians sat at tables and talked to each other!