Listlings Without Commentary: 21 Words You Invented And 15 Weird Words You Chose To Describe Autostraddle
“12. pantidisestablishmentarianism”
Teevee Fix: Glee’s S4 Plans for Santana, Paige’s Return To Pretty Little Liars & Haviland On Single Ladies
News on Season Four of Glee, new photos of Emily and Paige in menswear on PLL, and out lesbian actress Haviland Stillwell keeps popping up in “Single Ladies.”
Queer Girl City Guide: Saratoga Springs, NY
“Saratoga lacks the frenzied bustle of a big city, but it’s somehow both lively and laid-back at the same time. It is the epitome of the quintessential northeastern town: easy-going, liberal and gay-friendly.”
Things I Read That I Love #32: I’m Collecting You
Topics include book collecting, secret shopping, body image, the value of a college education and so much more!
Cute DIY Bookshelves Are the Best Thing to Happen to Books Since Reading
Rachel’s Team Pick: You can never have too many books or ways to organize them.
London’s World Pride 2012: This Is What “Plan B” Looks Like
“It’s already mental that we are expecting people to come from far and wide to dance about in our pitiful wet July weather, but the fact that we cannot get our own mayor to cough up the cash for this event is just making us bitter.”
You Need Help: You Don’t Know What To Say
In which we discuss if and when you need to tell a partner about your eating disorder.
Call For Submissions: Seeking Autostraddle’s Next College Lesbianagette
Are you a gay lady about to start your first year of college? Are you a writer? Well, this opportunity might be just right for you.
Vicci Martinez Has The Voice And The Major Label Debut: The Autostraddle Interview
Jess talks to The Voice’s Vicci Martinez about her brand new album, coming out, her musical guilty pleasure and of course, The Real L Word.
When Discrimination Is Up In The Air
On unchecked discrimination, privilege and ignorance. How do you begin to change a world that thinks it’s already changed?
Queer Girl City Guide: Denver, CO
There’s no better place to be gay in the Rockies.
Also.Also.Also: Rachel Maddow Talks Depression And Other Stories We Missed This Week
What we missed this week: DC Republicans adopt inclusive language, Chuck Norris had feelings about boy scouts, and a safer sex guide for trans*women is right at your fingertips!
Frank Ocean Comes Out About His Sexuality, Feels “Like A Free Man”
Frank Ocean came out as gay or bisexual today in a letter published online, telling the story of his first love with a male friend.
Real L Word Season Three Torture Prep: These Trailers, This Book
Let’s go “behind the scenes” of The Real L Word in a new trailer video! Also, some related reading.
A Thing You Could Make: Pies Cream Sandwiches
Laura’s Team Pick: Let’s talk about this food object.
Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2013: Brittany is Miss July
Brittany is a caring nurse on her way to the top and a gymnast with a penchant for handstands. You’d better be able to throw a football!
Artist Spotlight: Heathers
Dublin twins are making a splash with their infectious melodies and charming sound.
Pretty Little Liars Recap 303: Queendom of the Blind
Jenna is driving and Melissa is faking babies. Don’t worry though, Emily’s hair is still blowing softly in the wind.
Science Confirms Reading Fiction Is Making You A Better Person
A fascinating new “theory of fiction” from Stanford University!
VIDEO: Isis King and Janet Mock Talk About Trans Women In the Media, Are Awesome
“There are so many things about our lives that are so much more than our bodies and this transition that we go through.”