New Merch: Camp Shirts, Tote Bags, and Behind-the-Scenes ‘Zine
We have A-Camp shirts, “You Do You” tote bags and… wait for it… super special behind-the-scenes ‘zines made by Riese, Laneia, and Rachel themselves. It’s crazy.
DADT Is Over, Inequality for Gays and Same-Sex Couples in the Military Isn’t
DADT’s being repealed doesn’t mean that same-sex couples will be treated equally on base or off.
The Comment Awards Are Ready To Heat Things Up
It’s been a rainy, windy week, but the promise of the Hot 100 looming on the horizon is enough to warm things up.
“Is This Feminist” Reveals What’s Really Problematic
“This woman is riding two dolphins, in a magical moment of pure joy, feeling like a mermaid princess surveying her kingdom in a glimmering sea chariot. IS THIS FEMINIST?”
Things I Read That I Love #25: Everybody Worships
Topics include my thirties, Canadian health care, women’s writing, anti-bullying programs and what the hell to do with your life according to Margaret Atwood and/or David Foster Wallace.
The Ten Greatest Things My (Ex)Girlfriend Ever Said to Me
“5. I’m kind of glad you still have that scar from when my dog bit you.”
Get Baked: Fava Bean Falafel
Falafel is for lovers.
UW Study “Proves” Gaydar, Fails To Acknowledge Reality
As if you haven’t been told “But you don’t LOOK gay”/”You look SO gay” enough times already.
My Drunk Kitchen Makes Macaroni With My Daily Grace
It’s a Hannah Hart explosion! Not that kind of explosion.
Violence Against Women Act Doesn’t Include LGBT Protections; White House Disapproves
Republicans may have succeeded in making sure the Violence Against Women Act doesn’t have any protections for LGBT people — unless Obama vetoes it.
You Should Go: Dyke March NYC Photoshoot
Carmen’s Team Pick: If you’re wondering where all the lesbians will be this Sunday in the NYC metropolitan area, I have the answer.
Jane Lynch and Rachel Maddow Switch Seats and Discuss Gay Marriage
Rachel and Jane dish about gay media representation and gay marriage on The Rachel Maddow Show. So this is basically relevant to every interest you’ve ever had, ever.
T(OUR) Magazine Wants Your Experiences, Stories, Submissions
Rachel’s Team Pick: Look, a new queer literary magazine for you to submit to!
A-Camp Recap Day #4: The One With All The Feelings
This is basically a snack-pack of camp recap — we’ve got a Sunday rundown, cabin photos, heaps of memories and final feelings and a little essay situation! Maybe even an announcement of some kind.
Five Years of Zanele Muholi’s Photos of LGBT Lives in Africa Stolen From Her Apartment
“I’ve dedicated my entire life to documenting queer lives. I wanted to make sure I document (LGBTI) lives. All my major projects are gone.”
Sarah McBride: The Autostraddle Interview
If you’ve been reading about Sarah McBride elsewhere on the Internet, you may already have realized that when she came out, the world cracked open. Or at least it shook.
A Poem: A Guide To Words
“It’s like diet-cunt, because cunt is the Queen Bitch.”
Faraway Friends With Pens: A Look At Letters And Notes
What do you do when you love people who live far away? You break out your best stationery and write a friendship into existence, obviously.
Ani Difranco Wants Your Videos For Her New Song “Mariachi”
“Let’s get this party started, let’s squeeze the lime.”
Listling Without Commentary: People You Geniuses Voted For in the Autostraddle Hot 100
It’s gonna be a big night for Olivia Benson, That Hot Femme Bartender and Ali Defranco!