Things I Read That I Love #35: Proper Nouns
Topics include the Norway shooting, Nadia Comaneci, R.L Stine, Haruki Murakami, Gloria Allred, welfare-to-work programs, death row, eating disorders & Saved By the Bell!
Stories from the Subway: Visit the Underground New York Public Library
If you like books and street photography, UNYPL is going to be your new happy place.
The Comment Awards Are Going For The Gold
We want to dress you up in our love.
Rooster Teeth Expo Hosts Panel of Lady Weirdos from YouTube
“I want girls to be awkward and funny and weird and think about being a girl in a different way than shopping and putting on makeup.” -Grace Helbig
Get Toasted: Rachel Maddow Cocktail Recipes
Bringing even more ways to think about Rachel Maddow while drinking into your life.
Artist Spotlight: THEESatisfaction
“Hat tips to both of them for getting a bunch of half-drunk festival-goers to dance along to lyrics about black lesbian identity politics.” – Pitchfork. “Meet my new favorite band.” – Autostraddle
Fundraising Update #1: Autostraddle Raises 40K In 21 Hours, Still Has 44 Fun-Filled Days Ahead
BASE GOAL MET. Now let’s see what we can do with the next 44 days!
Have We Seen the Last of Michele Bachmann?
With several members of her own party calling out Bachmann’s comments about a Clinton aide’s supposed connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, it seems that Bachmann’s political star is finally falling. But is it really?
Anti-Gay Community Very Worried About Lesbian Judge’s Opinion on Gay People
Because remember – bias is when a gay person rules on gay people. When heterosexual people rule on gay people, well, that’s just how shit works here.
“Words With Girls” Episode 3: Token
Words With Girls’ third episode, “Token” is on the interweb. Brittani’s not the only black person at a party and she is not happy about it.
Custom Fit: Getting Fit
In this special edition of our o.b.® tampons-sponsored “Custom Fit” series, we go over how to fit a workout into all kinds of lifestyles! Also, we have a big announcement about our special o.b.® brand dedicated page!
Ten Ways to End Your Ugly Relationship With Stress
Spoiler Alert: They don’t ALL involve sex.
Playlist: Heatpocalypse 2012
It’s hotter than hell outside, so here’s a playlist that sympathizes.
Gay Weddings Bring in Millions, Are Good For The NYC Economy
In which we use adorable infographics to break down the economics of gay marriage in NYC.
Why Queer Kittens Need A Better Autostraddle
Who needs Autostraddle? YOU DO.
Also.Also.Also: Potty Parity and Other Stories We Missed This Week
Really all that matters though is that you watch this video from the National Association of the Deaf affirming their support for marriage equality.
LGBT Equality, Activism and Inspiration at the Celebration of Courage Award Ceremony
Last week the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission hosted their annual “Celebration of Courage” Gala and I was there (and accidentally chatted with Judith Butler!).
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Bill C-38 is an Affront to your Feminist Sensibilities
So if Romney wins you’re going to move to Canada? You should probs read this before you pack your Prius.
Wisconsin State Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa Is Bisexual And Doesn’t Wanna Hide It Anymore
“It’s part of my life, like being a south sider and the only Hispanic in the Legislature.”
We Need Help: Our Big Fundraiser To Build A Better Autostraddle
We’ve spent the last year trying quick fixes and cheap labor for our broken website and there’s no way around it: it’s time to turn this shed into an actual building — luckily, we just made a really kickass Indiegogo campaign for that!