When After School Specials Made Gay People Seem Not-So-Special
Curated video from 80’s and 90’s afterschool specials in which being gay was a lot like being a tornado or a flesh-eating virus.
We Need Help: Autostraddle Seeking Writers And Interns
We’re looking for contributing editors and interns. It’s your big chance to shine like a really shiny star!
Michigan Passes Bill Saying It’s OK to Not Treat Gay Clients, Because Religious Freedom
The Julea Ward Freedom Of Conscience Act says that students of counseling don’t have to provide any services that conflict with their religious beliefs, which can include treating gay clients.
Judge a Book By Her Cover: Queer Ladies Speed Dating at Strand!
An alarmingly relevant speed dating experience for queer ladies in NYC.
Emily Dickinson At Last Call, and Other Delightful Drunk Texts
Rachel’s Team Pick: Drunk texts from Sappho!
The Lesbian Herstory Archives: A Constant Affirmation That You Exist
“I wish that people thought of it as a place to come on a Saturday afternoon, because it is important and it’s special. It’s not just about the things. It’s about having this home.”
Baby Lu: Queer Coming of Age Film Needs Your Support
“Growing up with my own mountain man father presented an array of experiences and challenges, which came to a head when I entered my teens and even more so when I realized I was gay.”
Obama Speaks For LGBT Pride Month, Doesn’t Counsel Patience
“And as long as I have the privilege of being your President, I promise you, you won’t just have a friend in the White House, you will have a fellow advocate.”
Get Baked: Empanada Extravaganza (With Video!)
For these empanadas, you will need: One badass WingFemme wearing only a bra, alcohol and hot oil in a pan.
NY Mag’s Queer Poly Lady Sex Diarist Has A Lot Of Actual Sex, Goes There
“I keep asking her for more, more, more, until her fist is 98 percent inside of me. I’m not happy with myself for not being able to take the last 2 percent.”
Broke as F*ck: The Lifestyle Guide
With the right strategies and the right recipes, I’m gonna make it.
Real L Word Season 3: New Video and Imagery Are Very Shiny And Weird
The good news is that the same voiceover artist who did the “Who Killed Jenny” promos is still employed by Showtime.
Autostraddle Air Mail Is Coming Soon To An Inbox Near You
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The Very Lesbian Life of Miss Anne Lister
“I give you a selection of the extremely gay life of Miss Anne Lister, a contemporary of Jane Austen and a precursor to Shane McCutcheon.”
Artist Spotlight: Exitmusic
The lesbian from Boardwalk Empire sings in an awesome band.
15 Ways To Spot A Lesbian According To Some Really Old Medical Journals
“Has a firmness to her walk, a long step, and a rather heavy timbre to her voice.”
Pride Fashion: You Do You in Rain or Shine
Pick out your gay outfit for Pride, appropriate for wind, rain, sun, or snow! (Just kidding, if there’s snow, stay home.)
It’s A Beautiful Day In The Gayborhood This Sunday Funday
Gay people are extremely important. Seriously. Just ask other important people.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants More, More, More, And Maybe Also More
This week on NSFW Sunday: the history of sexual repression, really expensive vibrators, hot sex when it’s hot out, and hands.
Queer Girl City Guide: There’s No Place Like NOLA
Hey there, Dawlin’!