The Gays Are Taking Over TV, Except Where We’re Not: The 2011 GLAAD Network Responsibility Index
The yearly GLAAD media report on queer representation on TV is out — who got high marks?
Cecil Bothwell, Gay-Friendly Atheist for Congress
Why you should care about a little Democratic primary in North Carolina.
It’s Time For Hey! Did You See That Comment? Friday
Did this week feel short to anyone else?
These Aren’t Wedding Photos, But They Should Be
Carmen’s Team Pick: I have at my fingertips “23 Portraits of Gay Couples Who Can’t Get Married,” and even though it is not good news I want to show it to you anyway, because it is such a testament to love.
Lily’s College Lesbianage #14: Libraries, Gay Marriage and Therapy
Unaccomplished Goal For Summer #4: Write a screenplay about a 20 year-old girl who realizes that her life long dream of becoming a child/teen star will never be realized. Call it “That’s Not So Raven”.
I’ll Have What She’s Wearing: Allie is a Kids Clothes-Wearing Photographer
Allie is the cutest thing that’s ever happened to the J. Crew kid’s section.
25 Female-Fronted Comedies You Should See (Rom-Com Free!)
From “The House of Yes” to “9 to 5” to “Romy & Michelle’s High School Reunion” and beyond, women are really really funny. Especially Parker Posey and Lisa Kudrow, apparently.
So You’re Mad About Something On The Internet
Crystal’s Team Pick: Sometimes you just need to eat a sandwich and chill the fuck out.
North Carolina Looks to Outlaw Already-Illegal Same-Sex Marriage
Double illegal < double rainbow.
Queer Beer Festival: It Has All The Things
Sarah’s Team Pick: Some brilliant Canadian person figured out that queer and beer rhyme, and then they made a festival out of it. Damn.
Fun Things to Do With Your Period (Besides Cry)
Lily’s Team Pick: “After I read the piece I laughed and then I cried and then I did the weird laugh/cry combo where you’re not quite sure which one you are doing because you have SO MANY FEELINGS.”
Title IX Still Not Enforced In A Way That Will Actually Help Women
Any of you who were ever banished to the swampy softball field for practice or wore decades old polyster uniforms while the boy’s team got new ones understand why Title IX exists. But is it working?
Lady Killer Tour Backstage Pass: Sick of Sarah, Hunter Valentine & Vanity Theft
Your favorite all-girl bands are hitting the road together for The Lady Killer Tour, and Autostraddle has an exclusive backstage pass!
Boehner And Clement’s Brief to the Court On DOMA Is An Anti-Gay Masterpiece
The brief that John Boehner and his lawyer Paul Clement filed to try to have Edith Windsor’s case against DOMA dismissed is exactly as full of anti-gay gems as you thought it would be.
The Real L Word Episode 209 Recap: The Pieces Fall Into Place On Top of Each Other
Free at last, free at last. Thank Ilene Chaiken almighty, this show is finally f-cking over at last.
Surprise, Women With Trauma History More Likely To Face Substance Abuse, Mental Illness
Australian researchers found that gender-based violence puts women at a much greater risk of mental health problems. Hopefully the new guidelines around healthcare for women will help with that.
GSAs of the USA: A Roadtrip of Memories
The future is bright for the brave high school students who fight for GSAs in their schools.
What Do You Mean You Don’t Know How To Make Suntea
Are you doing this right now? There is absolutely no excuse not to.
Institute of Medicine Cares About Women’s Health And Making It Affordable
If there’s anything more annoying than passing out at the blood test facility and waking up without a slice of pizza in the vicinity, it’s trying to pay for the blood test in the first place. But things are finally changing.
Adam Lambert’s an “Outlaw of Love,” Miley Cyrus’ Finger is Gay, SamRo Gets Arrested
Daily Fix: Adam Lambert’s gorgeous new gaaayy song, “Outlaws of Love,” Gaga co-hosts The View, Miley Cyrus is REALLY into the gays, Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard tell hilarious stories for 3 hours, plus details on the new RENT revival.