My First Christmas As A Man In Kansas
A story of an almost implausibly perfect Christmas with extended family who hadn’t seen me since I transitioned.
Sunday Funday is Watching the Puppy Bowl
Puppies, Ellen, puppies, feminism, PUPPY BOWL VIII.
Gift Guide: 10 Lesbosexy Valentine’s Day Things For Weirdos
Superman underpants, Rachel Maddow soap, spanking powder, boob-shaped pans and other very very very sexy Valentine’s Day themed objects.
Learning the Difference Between “Neutrality” and “War on Gay Teens” in Anoka-Hennepin
“Every time a loudspeaker crackled in class, kids braced themselves for the feared preamble, ‘We’ve had a tragic loss.'”
Things I Read That I Love #11
Topics include Bill O’Reilly’s mental health, botched murder investigations in Baltimore, Downton Abbey, Dan Savage, Brandon Teena and the for-profit Phoenix University.
Movie Night: The Darjeeling Limited
Let’s go on a spiritual journey.
Artist Attack! Judy Chicago Invites You to the Dinner Party
Feminist artist Judy Chicago will be dining with Sojourner Truth.
Vote For Autostraddle In The 2012 Bloggie Awards!
Autostraddle is somehow miraculously a finalist n the 2012 Bloggie Awards for “Best Entertainment Blog” and “Best Community/Group Blog” AND “WEBLOG OF THE YEAR”!
It’s Black History Month! Here’s Five Of My Favorite LGBTQ Black Women
A history lesson, a poetry lesson, and a some famous queer black ladies.
UN Chief Calls On African Union To Hop On The Gay Tolerance Train
“One form of discrimination ignored or even sanctioned by many states for too long has been discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.”
The Comment Awards Are Making The Most of a Winter Day
Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter.
Men Not Too Busy Making, Starring In Movies to Tell You to Go See Them
I’ve only recently realized men dominate trailer voice-over work. Does it matter anymore?
Glee 311 Recap: Michael Would Probably Not Do This
Brittany and Satana are gonna make out on Valentine’s Day, which gives me permission to like this episode.
Pretty Little Liars 218 Fashioncap: A Kiss Before Tie-Dying and Color Blocking
Get the low-down on Emily’s only leather jacket and Maya’s adorable datewear.
Gay Marriage Passes Washington State Senate, Is That Much Closer to Actually Existing
It’s theoretically possible that same-sex marriage could be legal in Washington as early as June!
Autostraddle 2013 Calendar Girls: Stephanie is Miss February
Meet Miss February! Stephanie has feelings about sweets, softball and ATM fees. You’ll get along swimmingly.
Artist Spotlight: Alabama Shakes
“I just had a significant experience. This woman who I have never seen before let me into the fire of her body.”
Playlist: 13 Degrees of Sleater-Kinney
From ragged riot grrrl roots to Portlandia, we pay homage to the late, great Sleater-Kinney.
For The Love of Graham Crackers
Six sinfully good recipes made from history’s most innocent cracker.
Pretty Little Liars 218 Recap: A Kiss Before Lying and Smoking Drugs With Miles Davis
This week on Pretty Little Liars, a lesbian couple made out on an actual bed!