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Politics + Activism

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.

Rachel May 17, 2012 11 Comments
The Scene

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.

Carmen May 17, 2012 6 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Riese May 17, 2012 20 Comments
Community

T(OUR) Magazine Wants Your Experiences, Stories, Submissions

Rachel’s Team Pick: Look, a new queer literary magazine for you to submit to!

Rachel May 17, 2012 4 Comments
Camp

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.

Riese May 16, 2012 159 Comments
Society + Culture

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.”

Jamie J. Hagen May 16, 2012 24 Comments
Politics + Activism

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.

Carmen May 16, 2012 25 Comments
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A Poem: A Guide To Words

“It’s like diet-cunt, because cunt is the Queen Bitch.”

Elizabeth Victoria Aldrich May 16, 2012 50 Comments
Community Crafts & DIY Projects

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.

Emily May 16, 2012 92 Comments
Music

Ani Difranco Wants Your Videos For Her New Song “Mariachi”

“Let’s get this party started, let’s squeeze the lime.”

Jamie J. Hagen May 16, 2012 14 Comments
Straddleverse

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!

Riese May 15, 2012 92 Comments
Politics + Activism

Obama, Gay Marriage and America One Week Later

President Obama announced he supports same-sex marriage, and then what happened?

Rachel May 15, 2012 22 Comments
TV News & Trailers

TV Fix: True Blood, Mindy Kaling’s Project, The New Normal

So much TV news these days! This post is mostly about True Blood’s Season Five, but also includes trailers for Mindy Kaling’s new show and Ryan Murphy’s new gay sitcom.

Riese May 15, 2012 11 Comments
Dating

You Need Help: You Like Her But She Keeps Bringing Up Boys

Your focus shouldn’t be ‘Is she straight or gay?’. Wondering about that leads to madness, drunk phone calls and other forms of hot messery.

gabby May 15, 2012 44 Comments
Music

We Got 99 Haters But Jay-Z Ain’t One

Jay-Z thinks Obama’s decision to support gay marriage is “the right thing to do.” What a man.

Carmen May 15, 2012 27 Comments
pick an actual category, you strange genius

Argentina Is Trans* Rights All-Star, Chile and Cuba On The Gay Rights Upswing

Argentina, Chile and Cuba all made strides in LGBT rights last week! What a wonderful world we live in!

Lizz May 15, 2012 24 Comments
TV Feature

The Newtown Girls Interview And Season Finale

Australian actors Renee Lim (Alex) and Debra Ades (Scarlet) open up about their experiences shooting The Newtown Girls. Also, watch the season finale!

Crystal May 15, 2012 6 Comments
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Joanna Johnson is a Lesbian: “Bold & The Beautiful” Star Comes Out

When Joanna Johnson’s character on “Bold and the Beautiful” came out, it seemed like a good time for Joanna Johnson herself to come out. So she did! Today!

Riese May 14, 2012 20 Comments
Politics + Activism

Parents Just Don’t Understand, But Maybe Young People Don’t Either (About Gay Rights)

Maybe young people aren’t going to be the saviors of the campaign for equal rights for gays.

Rachel May 14, 2012 19 Comments
TV News & Trailers

Glee’s Season 4 Will Feature NYC-Based “Show-Within-a-Show,” Santana, Carrie Bradshaw

We’ve got the scoop on Glee’s Season Four plans and it sounds pretty crazy. Plus, who’s returning for another year of this hot hot mess?

Riese May 14, 2012 45 Comments
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