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Society + Culture

Also.Also.Also: Rachel Maddow Talks Depression And Other Stories We Missed This Week

What we missed this week: DC Republicans adopt inclusive language, Chuck Norris had feelings about boy scouts, and a safer sex guide for trans*women is right at your fingertips!

Carmen July 4, 2012 21 Comments
Music

Frank Ocean Comes Out About His Sexuality, Feels “Like A Free Man”

Frank Ocean came out as gay or bisexual today in a letter published online, telling the story of his first love with a male friend.

Rachel July 4, 2012 38 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Real L Word Season Three Torture Prep: These Trailers, This Book

Let’s go “behind the scenes” of The Real L Word in a new trailer video! Also, some related reading.

Riese July 4, 2012 57 Comments
Food and Drink

A Thing You Could Make: Pies Cream Sandwiches

Laura’s Team Pick: Let’s talk about this food object.

Laura July 4, 2012 34 Comments
Straddleverse

Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2013: Brittany is Miss July

Brittany is a caring nurse on her way to the top and a gymnast with a penchant for handstands. You’d better be able to throw a football!

Robin July 4, 2012 30 Comments
Music

Artist Spotlight: Heathers

Dublin twins are making a splash with their infectious melodies and charming sound.

Elaine July 4, 2012 29 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars Recap 303: Queendom of the Blind

Jenna is driving and Melissa is faking babies. Don’t worry though, Emily’s hair is still blowing softly in the wind.

Lizz July 3, 2012 16 Comments
Literature

Science Confirms Reading Fiction Is Making You A Better Person

A fascinating new “theory of fiction” from Stanford University!

Rachel July 3, 2012 13 Comments
Gender

VIDEO: Isis King and Janet Mock Talk About Trans Women In the Media, Are Awesome

“There are so many things about our lives that are so much more than our bodies and this transition that we go through.”

Riese July 3, 2012 19 Comments
Coming Out First Person

Estranged: How I Fell In Love With A Girl And Lost My Family

“When they see you happy, they’ll accept it,” someone told me once. When there are tears about something unchangeable, people can only be optimistic. It’s the only thing that is left.

Whitney Pow July 3, 2012 126 Comments
Politics + Activism

Dukes v. Wal-Mart and What the Supreme Court Thinks About Oppression

“…a class of people large enough to constitute a population majority—as women did—could not feasibly be “oppressed…”

Rachel July 3, 2012 12 Comments
Straddleverse

Listling Without Commentary: How You Described Your Sexual Orientation On The AS Reader Survey

“15. NOT QUEER ENOUGH”

Riese July 3, 2012 81 Comments
Community

You Should Come: July 15th Is International Autostraddle Summer Brunch Day

Brunch with Autostraddle, all over the world! Mark your calendars.

Laneia July 2, 2012 386 Comments
Queer Fashion

Point/Counterpoint: Welcome to the Romper Room

“If you would like to wear a romper… you should be welcome to do so within the privacy of your own home” vs. “Rompers are the way and the light.”

Carmen July 2, 2012 35 Comments
Sports

Megan Rapinoe Is Officially Gay, Everyone May Celebrate Accordingly

“For the record: I am gay.”

Intern Grace July 2, 2012 60 Comments
Travel

Queer Girl City Guide: Richmond, VA

“Richmond is the antithesis of everything terrible you’ve ever heard about Virginia. I can tell you in complete honesty that RVA is, hands down, one of the gayest cities in the American South.”

Mary July 2, 2012 46 Comments
Community

Anderson Cooper Officially Comes Out: “The Fact Is, I’m Gay”

“The fact is, I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.”

Riese July 2, 2012 45 Comments
LGBT History

Stonewall, As It Seemed Then: The Advocate Remembers Best

Carmen’s Team Pick: “‘Don’t you know that these people have no place to go and need a place like that bar?’ she shouted.”

Carmen July 2, 2012 8 Comments
Politics + Activism

Texas Teen Lesbian Shooting Victim Remembers That Night, Eyewitness Comes Forward

19-year-old Kristene Chapa is recovering (without health insurance) from the shooting that killed her 18-year-old girlfriend. Also, new information from her family and the Portland Police Department.

Riese July 2, 2012 28 Comments
Community

It’s Canada Day! Here’s 24 Kickass LBTQ Canadians

Let’s celebrate Canada Day with all the other Canadians!

Riese July 1, 2012 79 Comments
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