Pure Poetry #20: Veronica Franco, the Courtesan
“Veronica Franco became an icon for women to leave the confines of the home and enter the world of men. Unfortunately, in those days the only real way to do so was to become a prostitute.”
Veronica’s Team Pick: Charlie Sheen Browser Blocker
Browse the internet without having to look upon the name of one particularly unfortunate and suddenly ubiquitous celebrity!
It’s Autostraddle’s Second Birthday!
Autostraddle got born two years ago!
Mazel Tov, Flour Bluff High School Gets a GSA – For Now
The administrators of Flour Bluff High School are making major strides, all it took was the threat of a lawsuit from the ACLU to get them to reluctantly grant a hospitalized teen temporary permission to have a GSA!
Lady Gaga Endorses This Message: When Celebrities Get Political
“Lady Gaga has made it very clear in the past that she is more than willing to join the legions of pop stars with strong political opinions. But usually, it doesn’t work out as nicely.”
Pure Poetry #19: Rock WILK is a F*cking Experience
“Rock’s voice was more powerful than my desire for a fresh beer.”
SANTANA IS A LESBIAN !!! WE WIN ALL THE THINGS! IT’S GLEE, THE FEELING GLEE!
Let’s talk about our feelings.
John Darnielle on International Women’s Day
HEY it’s International Women’s Day and this is what’s up.
Pretty Little Liars 120 Recap: Someone to Watch Over Me As I Say I’m Gay
“I didn’t come out. I fell out on my face.”
When I Knew I Was a Boy
“Until I hit puberty, I basically looked like a boy 65% of the time and got kicks out of shocked looks in the girls’ bathroom.”
Pure Poetry #18: Raymond Carver Could Drink Ten Quarts of this Beer
And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so?
James Ware Replaces Judge Vaughn Walker: Will It Affect Prop 8 and Gay Marriage?
Judge James Ware was appointed to fill the spot that Judge Vaughn Walker (of Prop 8 Trial fame) left when he retired. Except who even is this guy?
Happy International Women’s Day, Homos!
Not only is it a day about our favorite people in the world – women – but it is also a day about US – WOMEN! What are you doing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day?
So, Sydney’s Biggest Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras EVER Happened
“I’ve compiled all the news and gossip from the night, courtesy of both credible news sources and the Morning After Lesbian Phone Tree.”
VIDEO – Autostraddle Behind-the-Scenes #5: Julie & Brandy Have Tyra Mail For Nacho
Just a sort of important puppy thing we need you to check out
Gay Legislators Change Gay Legislation
Gay marriage, civil union, domestic partnership: when does this annoying process end and when do the bachelorette parties begin?! Am I right?! No, really, am I? Well, believe it or not, there is a shining light in the many debacles and debates raging over gay partnerships in the United States- and it’s gay legislators.
Pure Poetry #17: Adrienne Rich Came to Explore the Wreck
I came to explore the wreck. The words are purposes. The words are maps.
West Hollywood is Too Gay to Function, or “Shane Don’t Live Here No More”
We hit the pavement in West Hollywood to discover if The New York Times is right about the controversial gentrification of the gayest city in the universe.
Autostraddle Calendar Girls 2012: Luna & Michelle are March’s Girls
We’re getting fancy this year with our Calendar Girls, where we bring you monthly behind-the-scenes videos and photos. This month it’s all about Luna and Michelle! See what March is all about. Cause it’s fuckin’ hot.
Pure Poetry #16: Vanessa Hidary, The Hebrew Mamita
‘Should I fiddle on a f*cking roof for you?’