People Pissed Off About Not Getting What They Wanted For Christmas #FML
“I hate how my mom has to ruin christmas by getting everyone stupid gifts..where the hell is the iphone i asked for?! bitch!”
You Need Help: Four Special Questions
Straight BFF wins Straight Girl of the Year Award, we discuss vulvas, strap-ons and your girlfriend’s flaws. With special bonus feelings from MKO and Riese!
America Now More Pro-Equality, But Not More Pro-Choice: Figuring Out What Gays Did Right In 2011
There were huge strides for the queer community this year, while we lost ground for reproductive rights. What made the difference, and how can we make more progress on both fronts in 2012?
Listling Without Commentary: Responses From AS Writers to “What Was Your Best X-Mas Gift Ever?”
“A used, tag-less shopping bag from the ’80s wrapped in an empty used candy box wrapped in trash.”
Ab-Fab Is Back To Your Television in January And To Your Internet Viewing Device Now
Intern Bren’s Team Pick: Edina’s still a questionable mother, Patsy’s still on drugs, Granny’s still a klepto, but Saffy has a girlfriend! Well, maybe.
“Pariah” Just Might Change The World: The Autostraddle Interviews
“Pariah” is the first mainstream American film about an African-American lesbian, and it’s really fucking good. You can watch our interview videos and read some words about it inside this post.
Russia’s Gay Revolution, As Seen by An American Abroad
“Friends at home are asking me what’s going on with all the protests… I never know what to say.”
10 Crazy Cheap Things You Could Get Today Without Getting Off Your Ass
This article exists primarily for me to tell you about Dr.Quinn and Head Massagers.
“Some Girls Like Superheroes”: Riley Knows What’s Up About Gender and Marketing
It’s the day after Christmas and last night your family said weird things to you and maybe even made you super sad / frustrated / confused. You deserve this.
We’re So F*cking Brilliant: Autostraddle’s Best of 2011 Year-End Megapost
We’ve written 2,020 posts so far this year! Which were the best? Which were the most popular? The editors pick everybody else’s best posts and SO MUCH MORE!
NSFW Sunday Wants to Kiss You Under the Mistletoe, Next to the Menorah
Welcome to NSFW Lesbosexy Holiday Sunday! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Weekend!
It’s Sunday Funday Even If You Don’t Celebrate Christmas, Because You’re Wearing A Cute Sweater
Ho, ho, ho, y’all.
Christmakwanzakah Open Thread: Well, Happy Holigays Bitches
Merry Happy Festival of Things That People Either Believe In or Don’t! Let’s talk some shit out, yeah? a/s/l?
Rachel Maddow Is As Dreamy As You’d Expect In Her Interview With Slate
Rachel Maddow is the shining star in the room for an interview with Slate. Have I mentioned I love Rachel Maddow?
Dudes, Bettys, Ladies, And Men: The Gender Categories Of Online Retail
Gender binaries thrive online. What else can we expect from a space that is essentially nothing but ones and zeros?
It’s Time For Hey! Did You See That Comment? Friday
This week we have songs, books, food, and laughs to help you survive the holidays.
Things I Read That I Love #6
Topics include pill culture, tough-love teen homes, Lorrie Moore, marketing, plane crashes and Justin Bieber!
Gays Apologize For Destroying Minnesota GOP Senate Majority Leader’s Marriage
“On behalf of all gays and lesbians living in Minnesota, I would like to wholeheartedly apologize for our community’s successful efforts to threaten your traditional marriage.”
Make A DIY Infographic Of What Makes You Awesome With Vizualize Me
Carmen’s Team Pick: Look how impressive the internet makes you!
Sugar and Spice, Bullying’s Not Nice: Teaching Gender Variance in the Classroom
“Later in the year, I opened my inbox one morning and read: “Andrew says he wants a Baby Alive doll and he doesn’t care if it’s for girls. Thank you, Ms. Melissa!”