Au Revoir à Mademoiselle
The French government is finally getting rid of its “Miss”.
Read a F*cking Book: Sylvia Traymore Morrison’s ‘Almost There, Almost’
This book promises you two things: it was written by a funny person and it was written by a great person. You can’t go wrong.
The Comment Awards Are Still Excited About Camp
And will be until 2056.
Things I Read That I Love #14: Your Lucky Day
Today’s topics include audiobooks, long-distance running, exotic pets, murder, Steve Jobs and plagiarism!
Prop 8 Undergoes Another Review, Not Going To Supreme Court Just Yet
Just kidding, we have to wait even longer before Prop 8 goes to the Supreme Court.
This Transphobic UK Ad Will Enrage, Hopefully Inspire You to Combat Cissexism
Ending cissexism starts with you and me.
J.K. Rowling Is Writing A New Book, Try Not To Pee Your Pants
THESE LETTERS ARE NOT CAPITAL ENOUGH TO ACCURATELY CONVEY MY EXCITEMENT.
Music Fix: Metric, Fiona Apple, Sia
Metric announce their new record, Fiona Apple and tUnE-yArDs announce their new tour dates, and Sia denounces her pop stardom.
Artist Attack! Maya Deren Made Her Films With What Hollywood Spent on Lipstick
I think that she and her second husband Alexander Hammid, deserve 1944’s Lesbian Couple of the Year Award for their collaboration on “The Private Life of a Cat,”
Pretty Little Liars 221 Recap: Breaking The Code And My Heart
In which Emily calls Maya at least 5,000 times and Spencer gets sloshed.
Autostraddle Live! Come See Me Talk About Stuff in Chicago Next Week!
University of Chicago’s “Queers & Associates” have invited me to stand in front of people and say things on Thursday, March 1st!
Artist Attack! Kara Walker Blends History with Fantasy, Makes You Fantastically Uncomfortable
Kara Walker fills rooms with larger than life cutouts depicting scenes of power, racism, misogyny and sexuality. She might just be your new hero.
Villanova Redacts Gay Performer’s Invite ‘Cause He’s Gay and They’re Catholic
“This is not my first time at the dance… It’s clearly homophobia and panic.”
Art House Attack! – 12 Great Movies About Art
Films on this list star actors such as Lili Taylor, David Bowie, Cookie Monster, Will Smith and Shane.
Michael K. Williams Says Bring Marriage Equality to Maryland or Omar Will Come At You
Rachel’s Team Pick: When Omar has something to say, you had better listen.
This Is A Gay Marriage Roundup: New Jersey, Maryland and Minnesota Edition
“We are encouraging the civil rights of all citizens of the state and are against being signaled out or targeted by a particular constitutional amendment or legislative action.”
Dressing Rooms: Legal, Physical and Emotional
Anita Dolce Vita from dapperQ helps you navigate the potentially problematic world of retail dressing rooms.
Art Attack! Feminist Fan Tees: Action Heroine Edition
Pop culture’s most badass feminists, wielding weapons on screen printed organic t-shirts. Everybody wins!
DeAnne Smith and The Hook Up
“She was probably going to kick me out. No, she was probably going to call the police. I was going to jail. I was definitely going to jail.”
Phase One Makes Girl-on-Girl History in Washington DC
Washington, DC was excited for Phase One Dupont to open. And when it did, it was like a big lesbian riot in the streets.