5 Autostraddle-Inspired Halloween Costumes for the Queer Soul
Do you want a socially relevant, Autostraddle-inspired Halloween costume this year? Well, you should.
Am I In a Dysfunctional Relationship With Barack Obama? We Talked Last Night and it Was Weird
I know this is supposed to be about Obama and civil rights and his sit-down with lefty bloggers and the gay issues he wasn’t interested in supporting at the time and also his Daily Show appearance, but it’s really about me. Because isn’t everything.
15 Lesbian or Otherwise-Inclined Girls Need Advice. Your Advice.
Tegan or Sara? Are sororities gay-friendly? How do you mess with Texas? I don’t have all the answers. But maybe you do.
Rachel’s Team Pick: Write Like A Motherf*cker
If you had a two-sided chalkboard in your living room I’d write humility on one side and surrender on the other for you.
Crystal’s Team Pick: Crystal Castles ft. Robert F*cking Smith
We were lovers, now we can’t be friends. Fascination ends. Here we go again.
Dan Choi is People
How far is our group from that fever pitch of anger and refusal to wait any longer that brings things –and people like Dan Choi — to a boil? It’s the most painful point of all. But also, potentially, the most sad and the most powerful. A look at Dan Choi’s Village Voice cover story, “Bad Lieutenant.”
Maro Hagopian, Photographer of Choice C*nts, Celebrities & Characters, Threw a Party
Photographer Maro Hagopian documents the NYC queer scene; is an icon; throws a party; fosters a community.
Obama Makes Surprise Visit to DADT Meetup, Promises to Bring Repeal and Dessert Next Time
Obama stops by a DADT Meeting but he didn’t bring me a pony or a repeal but maybe we will get the repeal for Christmas? Also; Rachel Maddow chases down Joe Miller to talk about DOMA, gay partners get deported, Omaha votes against civil rights
Glee Episode 205: Rocky Horror Glee Show, Extra Genderf*ckery Edition
Glee takes on Rocky Horror, and all the weirdos & freaks lose their shit. Don’t worry, they did it justice!
Adam Lambert’s Bright Future Includes Acoustic Album, E! True Hollywood Story, Kisses
Our boyfriend is finally releasing new music in December. Plus, he’s all grown up with his very own E! True Hollywood Story.
Lily’s College Lesbianage #10: Words and Music Videos
Lily is back from an extremely long bout of procrastination to talk about being gay at the doctors, her attempt to become a perfect Barnard woman, and her love of Jennifer Lopez.
Laura’s Team Pick: Nonhumans Dancing to “Whip My Hair”
I see Laneia’s kittens and raise her a muppet and a cockatiel.
Super Meat Boy Cures 99% of NES Mario Nostalgia
Okay, maybe not 99%, but this game could probably cure cancer.
Ten Things That Are Purple, Like The LGBTQ Spirit Day Shirt You Wore Last Week
I was writing about LGBT Spirit Day but then it was a week later so I decided to focus on the color purple instead, but with a special emphasis on spirit day.
The Bishop’s Manifesto: “I will no longer debate the issue of homosexuality in the church with anyone.”
“I will no longer seek to slow down the witness to inclusiveness by pretending that there is some middle ground between prejudice and oppression. There isn’t.”
Gay Student Pres Chris Armstrong’s Protection Order Against Homophobe Andrew Shirvell: Not So Much
It looks like Chris Armstrong will not be granted a protection order against Andrew Shirvell, the insane vindictive homophobic Assistant Attorney General. File this under “Justice: Not Really Served.”
How to Make Gay Friends and Meet Girls: The Ultimate Guide to Effective Queer Socializing
The definitive answer so we never have to answer again: how the hell do you meet other girls who like girls? BRING OUT YER LESBIANS.
26-Year Old Gay Youth Activist Joseph Jefferson Kills Himself in Brooklyn
26-year-old Joseph Jefferson was a gay youth activist and an inspiring human being. Now he’s dead.
Kate Moennig Cameos On Dexter As The Girl With The Dykey Tattoos
Kate Moennig channels Shane for her Dexter cameo, Jane Lynch is a cover girl, learn about the writing process behind Glee, Zachary Quinto is fabulous and Tegan Quin on Liz Feldman.
Riese’s Team Pick: The First Time I’ve Ever Watched an Entire Uncut Video of Someone Talking (IT WAS RACHEL MADDOW)
Rachel Maddow tells a story about a tie I AM TRANSFIXED