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Politics + Activism

Chief Diversity Officer Opposes Gay Marriage, Is Suspended From Work, Raises Important Questions

Dr. Angela McCaskill is on paid administrative leave from her position as chief diversity officer at Gallaudet University because she signed a petition opposing gay marriage. Did the university make the right decision?

Vanessa October 12, 2012 36 Comments
Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Can’t Wait To Meet You

It’s been a special week.

carrie October 12, 2012 5 Comments
Politics + Activism

Straight Man Has A Queer Year, Goes Back To Real Life With A Book Deal

Does it really take a straight man to tell the world about prejudice against queers? Apparently, yes.

Gabrielle Korn October 12, 2012 128 Comments
LGBT History

Herstory Live: The Lesbian Avengers School You On Their Ass-Kicking Roots

“We didn’t chain ourselves to anything, or clash with cops. We stood outside an elementary school in Queens as open dykes, and gave balloons to school kids.”

Kelly October 12, 2012 15 Comments
Community

An International Meet-Up Week Sexy Surprise

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT YOU COULDN’T BE ANY MORE EXCITED.

Gabrielle Korn October 12, 2012 17 Comments
Politics + Activism

It’s Getting Better for Gays in Latin America Thanks to Todo Mejora

“There is someone looking out for them …and it will get better.”

Carmen October 12, 2012 4 Comments
Straddleverse

It’s All Happening: Welcome To International Autostraddle Meet-Up Weeks!

OMFG IT’S TIME TO MEET-UP! Find your city on the list and wash your lucky shirt.

Vanessa October 12, 2012 69 Comments
Politics + Activism

Australian PM Julia Gillard Receives Backlash For Being Honest, Because of the Patriarchy

If it’s clear to us that Gillard’s speech was amazing, then why are people attacking Gillard for being a hypocrite and saying she has damaged her own integrity?

Hansen October 12, 2012 27 Comments
Comedy

Tig Notaro’s “Live” Is Everything They Said It Would Be

Brittani’s Team Pick: “Tragedy + time = comedy. But I don’t have the benefit of time. So I’m just going to tell you the tragedy and know that everything is going to be okay.”

Brittani October 11, 2012 16 Comments
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Coming Out As An Amorphous Weirdo

“It wasn’t until I kissed the second girl that even my therapist at the time laughed at me and told me maybe it was time to accept that my sexuality was not as cut-and-dry as I’d always imagined.”

Stef October 11, 2012 177 Comments
Coming Out

National Coming Out Day OPEN THREAD Wants To Hear Your Stories

The most important part about coming out is talking about it! Let’s all share our feelings in this open thread.

Hansen October 11, 2012 208 Comments
Politics + Activism

Times, They Are A-Changin’: Republican Allies and Gay Marriage

We have some allies in the Republican Party. So that means they aren’t all evil. No, seriously. Hear me out.

A.E. Osworth October 11, 2012 5 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Maddow and Ellen, Team Dreamboat, Talk Politics, Dancing and Jersey Shore

Vanessa’s Team Pick: If I had to choose between Maddow and Ellen I would probably die so it’s a good thing I don’t have to!

Vanessa October 11, 2012 26 Comments
Music

Sosan Firooz: Afghanistan’s First Female Rapper Deserves Major Props

Everyone has to step aside: Sosan Firooz is the baddest bitch.

Carmen October 11, 2012 8 Comments
Pop Culture Fix

Cats Against Catcalling Are Cats Worth Scrolling Through

Cats + anti-street harassment slogans = match made in Tumblr heaven.

Hansen October 11, 2012 19 Comments
Music

Bonnaroo 2012: Travel Diary and Feelings Atrium

A mostly unedited, unabridged spin through what it felt like to be me at Bonnaroo last summer. Not a recap.

Laneia October 10, 2012 26 Comments
Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: P!nk is an “Honorary Lesbian” and Other Stories We Missed This Week

Dan Savage wants a fight, Serbian gays want their city back, and P!nk wants record sales. And I want a drink, stat.

Carmen October 10, 2012 41 Comments
TV Feature

VIDEO! “Words With Girls” Episode 5: Mimicry

In which the term “reverse toaster” is coined.

Brittani October 10, 2012 50 Comments
Food and Drink

Top Six Queer Cooking Blogs

You loved pictures of them cooking. Now let’s talk about WHAT they are cooking!

Gabrielle Korn October 10, 2012 23 Comments
Queer Fashion

Buying and Tying: A Guide For The Scarf-Wearing Laddy or Lass

Because sometimes you can’t help but wonder what in the world you’re supposed to do with this pretty piece of wool in your hands.

Laura October 10, 2012 39 Comments
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