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The Comment Awards Visit Web 3.0

Because we like it best when the Internet and real life collide.

Laura January 13, 2012 13 Comments
TV News & Trailers

2 Broke Girls’ Michael Patrick King Is Totally Down With Racism

“I feel like racism is pretty popular in the same way this show is.”

Brittani January 13, 2012 22 Comments
Politics + Activism

This Is A Marriage Equality Roundup: New Hampshire and New Jersey Edition

This will be an important few months for marriage equality, especially in New Hampshire and New Jersey.

Rachel January 13, 2012 2 Comments
Politics + Activism

19-Year-Old Gay Trevor Project Volunteer Eric James Borges Kills Himself

Eric James Borges was 19 years old and he was gay and he worked at The Trevor Project and now he’s dead.

Riese January 13, 2012 57 Comments
Geekery

This Post is a Test

Will this post publish and be readable on this website? Let’s find out by publishing it and trying to read it!

Party In My Pants January 13, 2012 48 Comments
Society + Culture

Sorry, D.A.R.E: Study Confirms Smoking Pot Isn’t Bad For Your Lungs

“They found [cigarette] smokers’ lung function got worse over time while pot smokers’ lung function actually improved slightly.”

Carmen January 12, 2012 27 Comments
Gender

Inclusion of Trans Girl Scout Incites Outrage, Possible Cookie Boycott

In which a boycott of Girl Scout cookies is a boycott of equality.

Rachel January 12, 2012 67 Comments
Politics + Activism

Surprise! Your Canadian Gay Marriage Doesn’t Count

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says that the 5,000 same-sex couples from abroad who have been married in Canada aren’t legally married after all. Surprise!

Ryan Yates January 12, 2012 59 Comments
Health

How to Zone Out When You’re in Hell

You have the power to ignore that which pisses you off. Here’s how.

Jezebel January 12, 2012 15 Comments
TV Show Recaps

Pretty Little Liars 215 Fashioncap Plus: A Hot Piece of Casual Wear

Pretty Little Liars is finally starting to unfold the plot line. I try to sort it out and drop little fashion nuggets along the way. Just FYI, Emily wears two button-ups this week.

Lizz January 12, 2012 9 Comments
Playlists

Playlist: Drop It Lower Than Your Credit Score

Hit the club and drop it low/Lower than my credit score — Lyrics from my yet-to-be-recorded mixtape.

Brittani January 12, 2012 13 Comments
Community

The Gayest US City is Salt Lake City, Says “The Advocate,” Nobody Else

Another fabulous list of the country’s Gayest Cities is causing quite a stir! Let’s compare The Advocate’s rankings to the most Autostraddler-populated cities and get your take on it.

Riese January 11, 2012 50 Comments
Love + Sex

You Need Help: We’re All Just People

Advice for people who have HPV, boobs and a lack of autonomy. This one’s kinda long so you may need to grab a snack. THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID.

Laneia January 11, 2012 56 Comments
Politics + Activism

New Prez Candidate “Vermin Love Supreme” Promises Free Ponies, Dental Care

Presidential candidate and performance artist Vermin Supreme wears a rubber boot on his head. And if he gets elected, all Americans get free ponies. What’s not to like?

Whitney Pow January 11, 2012 18 Comments
The L Word TV Lists

Top Ten “L Word” Guest Stars: From Tegan & Sara to Alan Cumming

Surprisingly enough, you won’t find Betty on this list! But Gloria Steinem is definitely on it.

Riese January 11, 2012 49 Comments
Music

SNL Does Robyn at 4:30 in the Morning

This video is equal parts hilarious and impressive.

Brittani January 11, 2012 19 Comments
Music

Girl Walk All Day Will Be the Best Thing You See All Day

Rachel’s Team Pick: Would you like to watch an adorable girl dance for 71 minutes? Okay, sure, here you go.

Rachel January 11, 2012 21 Comments
Straddleverse

Who The Hell Are You? – What The Autostraddle Reader Survey Told Us About You

Last summer over 3,000 of you answered our audience survey. Now it’s our chance to tell you who the hell you are.

Riese January 10, 2012 321 Comments
The Scene

Lesbians Make History At Miss California USA, Look Hot, Feel Good

Two out lesbians competed in the Miss California USA pageant, making waves and making history.

Lizz January 10, 2012 22 Comments
Money + Work

Recession or No, You’re More Likely to Be Broke If You’re Gay

If you’ve been feeling like you’re at the end of your rope financially, this study confirms that if you’re queer, it’s probably because you are.

Rachel January 10, 2012 16 Comments
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