Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2012: Kali is July!
We’re halfway through unveiling our 2012 Calendar Girls. July is no exception to the beautiful, sexy, talented, and smart ladies that we promise you every other month — Meet Kali!
“Defendants’ Brief in Opposition of Motion to Dismiss” is a Great Summer Read
Riese’s Team Pick: Remember that time the Obama administration wrote a 31-page ruling validating everything gays & lesbians have been through in this country? I do and it was glorious.
Opera’s Gay Character Panics UK School Officials, Leads to International Controversy
“I was amazed when Opera North accepted the school’s position. I was repeatedly asked to excise these references to the adult character being gay.”
Trial Begins for Teenager Who Killed his 15-Year-Old Gay Classmate
Brandon McInerney faces life in prison after shooting Larry King in 2008. The defense argues that he was provoked by ‘advances’ and too young to deal with it properly.
“Blue Crush 2” Is a Horrible, Wonderful Movie
Intern Grace’s Team Pick: I am obsessed with how completely awful this movie is. I love it.
Lesbian Marine Marries a Man, Lives With Girlfriend, Might Go to Prison For It
The story of how a lesbian Marine and her girlfriend managed to live off base and get married – just not to each other.
The Gay Bar: Where Hopes and Dreams (and Bathroom Hook-Ups) Come True
Cubbyhole, where everyone knows your name. (Featuring our “first gay bar ever” stories)
Rhode Island Passes Civil Unions and Nobody’s Happy About It
In which supporters and opponents of marriage equality agree on something: This law sucks.
Real L Word Episode 205 Recap: It’s About to Get Juicy Juice
Another captivating episode of that weird reality show about lesbians. This week everyone goes on a field trip but none of those field trips are roller derby.
What the Heck is Going On With DOMA? Let Me Explain.
In which a queer political scientist who knows what she’s talking about breaks it all down for you: The Obama administration said they wouldn’t defend DOMA. Now they are actively challenging DOMA. This is good news.
We’re Celebrating Something for Sunday Funday!
Happy Canada Day! Happy Independence Day! Happy Sunday Funday! Girls in short skirts SHOULD wear bikes, pride was AWESOME, we’ve got some videos for you, it’s basically a party.
NSFW Sunday: Half-Naked Famous Lesbians, Among Other Items of Interest
Never underestimate the power of a well-placed hand-bra/limb.
In Which the Marriage Equality Wedding Contest Gets Even Bigger, Better
CONTEST UPDATE! Now there’s things to read and shopping sprees and ceremony things too!
Women’s World Cup 2011: Look at That F*cking Alternative Lifestyle Haircut
Haircuts from the Soccer World Cup. They just wanna be themselves, and they want you to know, they are their hair. This is a gallery.
And On the Sixth Day, Obama Made News on Same-Sex Marriage
“This brief represents the concrete manifestation of a complete paradigm shift in the federal government’s position on anti-gay discrimination and the constitutional rights of married same-sex couples.”
Everything You Need to Know About the GOP’s War on Women’s Rights, Reproductive Health
Republicans in various states stepping up the war on women and this matters to you, too. Behold my extensive effort to break it all down for you.
Movie Night: Dazed and Confused
We’re staying in tonight so we can make theme foods and watch movies. Sound good?
Pretty Little Liars Fashioncap Episode 203: A Stole All the Lesbians and Left Me Without Clothing to Talk About
“This outfit totally makes sense, because who doesn’t study/sleep in a full panted strappy romper?”
Formspring Friday: Even Brighter Than the Moon
What’s the best city for a young lesbian couple? How do you feel about PDA? Should this girl tell her mom how she really feels? It’s your turn to give advice!
Missing Communion
Laura’s Team Pick: You should read this.