On Camp: Girl Scout Camp – Freedom, Feminism and Hobo Pies
“My awkwardness should have followed me along to Girl Scout camp, but somehow I managed to shed most of it in the 40 miles between the city and that patch of unremarkable forest.”
Lip Service Season 2: New Trailer Reinforces Fact That It’s Finally Happening
Lip Service Season Two, as you probably know by now, is a thing and it’s a thing that’ll be on your television in like two weeks. We have videos and pictures!
Study Supporting “Ex-Gay” Claims Finally Retracted to Much Rejoicing
“For all this concern about how I damage people, where is the damage?… don’t you think there’d be a busload of people who are damaged?” Yes.
Sweden’s Got A New Gender-Neutral Pronoun
And its critics are madder than a wet hen.
Valerie Weiss Is A Scientist Who Makes Movies: The Autostraddle Interview
In which I interview Valerie Weiss about her new film, Losing Control, and bringing women in science to the masses.
Get Baked: Matzo Pizza
Some people will tell you to just slap some sauce on a whole piece of matzo and stick it in the microwave. Some people would be wrong.
On Camp: Being Queer Wasn’t a Big Deal, My Privilege Was
“I don’t remember the names of most of the people I met that week. Except for his: Tuck.”
It’s True, Lena Dunham’s “Girls” is Funny
Here’s another show with the word ‘girl’ in the title which is an unfortunate coicidence rather than an indication of how good this show is.
On Camp: How to Start a Fire
When the revolution comes, you’ll need to know how to set stuff ablaze! Also, you’ll want S’mores.
Rick Santorum Drops Out of Presidential Race, But May Not Be Out of the Picture
Reports of a house falling on him, however, appear to have been exaggerated.
15 Women’s Magazines That Don’t Suck, Are Awesome
Celebrating the women’s magazines that keep pumping out smart, innovative and well-designed stuff against all odds. US Weekly is not on this list.
Five Videos That Will Make You Fall In Love With Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe plays soccer and has excellent hair. It is likely that you will appreciate her for these and other reasons.
On Camp: I Hold Camp In My Heart
“I would’ve cried if someone hadn’t started singing, and then someone else joined in.”
Yes, Virginia, Homophobia is Linked to Latent Homosexuality
Much to no one’s surprise.
White House Announces LGBT Pride Video Contest, Clearly Likes Your Face
The announcement of the first-ever LGBT Pride Month White House Champions of Change Contest is one of many recent events suggesting Obama is on our side for real now.
Want Gender Justice in the Media? WAM! It Yourself Already
“Power and privilege is about who gets to speak and who is listened to.”
Queer Girl City Guide: Manhattan is The New Manhattan
Manhattan is a very good place to be a girl who likes girls.
Playlist: Jolene
I had to have this talk with you/my happiness depends on you.
The Newtown Girls Episode 5: Juicy
The one where Scarlet and Alex go to the lesbian book club.
On Camp: 10 Super-Cool Movies About Summer Camp
“Well guys, we’ve made it to the end of the summer in one piece, except for a few campers who are lepers.”