Autostraddle Calendar Girls: Nicole Pacent is Miss June!
It’s that time again… Miss June might look a little familiar to some of you. It’s actress, activist and all-around perfect person Nicole Pacent!
Comics 101: The First Step Is Admitting You Have A Problem
Have you ever wanted to read comic books but found yourself a) overwhelmed, b) intimidated or c-g) five kinds of confused? We lay it all out for you, kind of like a railroad magnate would. But he’d be laying railroad track, and we’re layin’ knowledge and we’re a layin’ it about comic books. So check it out– get schooled about the comic book, the graphic novel, the comic strip and that wily beast the webcomic.
Anti-Gay Senator Ashburn got Outed, Apologized, Promises to Change. For Us. Really.
Join us as we gape open-mouthed at Senator Roy Ashburn’s homosexual 360, and think about the ramifications of observing Memorial Day while DADT is still in effect. Also, a new gay travel site, a lesbian confirmed to the South California District Court in San Diego, Tammy Baldwin is splitting with her partner, and Mary Cheney is supporting a homophobic candidate.
Top 10 Cookies You Can Buy at the Drugstore
Have you ever thought, what are the top ten kinds of cookies that come in boxes all over the country do I like to eat the most? Us too!
Autostraddle.com Offers You a Chance to Turn it All Around
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Chely Wright on Ellen: Why We Love Watching Out Celebs Meet Ellen DeGeneres
Chely Wright was interviewed last week on Ellen, gets teary, talks about Ellen’s Mom, and we take a look at why Ellen’s show has been so important for out celebs, and why Ellen, like Oprah, succeeds because of her “outsider” status, not in spite of it. Everyone is having a fabulous time this Sunday Funday! Librarians are covering Lady Gaga songs while she’s hanging around British pubs, Neil Patrick Harris is surprising his boyfriend with awesome parties, a brief gay pride parade happens successfully in Moscow, the “first modern lesbian” will get her time in the spotlight, and Gawker would like to talk to you about prescription medication.
Malawi “Gay” Couple Pardoned, Ceding to U.N. & International Pressure (No Homo)
GOOD NEWS! Following a meeting with U.N Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika pardoned the “gay” couple who had been sentenced to 14 years of jail and hard labor, announcing, “I have done this on humanitarian grounds but this does not mean that I support this.” Also,
Rihanna’s Lesbosexy “Te Amo” Video Will F*cking Tease You, You’ll Like It
Rihanna has a girl-on-girl video too y’all! Speaking of videos, Kristen Stewart & The Muppets have new ones too. Also, Lambda Lit award-winners announced, The Real Girls Guide to Everything Else on NPR, Chely Wright at the GLSEN RESPECT awards, how musicians are protesting Arizona, Lady Gaga’s health, and lesbian vampires!
It’s Friday! Have You Seen That Comment? Where’d It Go?
Oh, you. You make us laugh every day. You are so great, we just might ask you to marry us at one giant gay polygamous wedding.
Newsweek Confirms Inability to Talk About Gay People
Newsweek does a story about LGBT retirement communities, which are filled with Indian Chiefs, flower arrangers, and sexual minorities. Also, Colin Farrell talks to Ellen Degeneres about anti-gay bullying, Douglas Coupland donates his papers, Jezebel talks feminism and Sarah Palin, there’s a new film about virginity that you’ll probably want to watch, and the future of online news!
Haviland & Riese Advice Vlog #36: Yup. We Got a New One.
Phoning it in never looked so hot / hilarious as it does today, when we actually show you a Haviland & Riese vlog that was never supposed to see the light of day. Don’t know what a Haviland & Riese vlog is? Well I’ll give you a hint: flying lesbians. Check it the f*ck out.
Senate Committee, House Approve DADT Compromise
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved the DADT compromise. The House is expected to make a vote on the legislation tonight or Friday.
Gay Activists Hunger Strike for DADT Repeal – Good Idea/Bad Idea?
Lt. Dan Choi shares his feelings about the DADT compromise and announces a controversial hunger strike, which we have a lot of feelings about. Also; VFW refuses trans member, Elena Kagan gets Sandra Day’s support and India aims to prevent gay & lesbians from using surrogate parents.
Lily’s College Lesbianage #8: Can’t Believe Freshman Year Went By So Fast
Lily’s Freshman year of college has come to an end and although she didn’t treat academics with the same hard work and intensity as she did in high school, she did manage to learn a few things about time, pop music, and girls.
Sex & The City 2 Sucks, Let’s Watch SATC TV Clips Instead
The reviews are in: “Sex and the City 2: The Movie” sucks. We round ’em up for you and then take the edge off with a retrospective on some of the moments that made us fall in love with the show to begin with; when it was just about the girls, the friendship, the love, the support, and the tribal female bonding. Did you see it? Do you want to?
Obama to DADT Activists: I’m On Task, Don’t Yell!
GetEqual interrupts Obama’s speech, again. Closing arguments for the Prop 8 trial will be heard on June 16, but will there be cameras? Also, a behind-the-scenes look at trans rights advocacy in Washington, Clayton McKleskey of The Dallas Morning News wants to know if we can stop talking about gay stuff yet, and more on college courses on gay marriage (or, as we like to call it, ‘marriage’).
Top Ten People Who Can Do No Wrong, Like Jane Lynch
The definitive list of those who can do no wrong: Jane Lynch, Neil Patrick Harris, Rachel Maddow, and more. You’re not on the list, but we still like you a lot.
The Nightmare of Rape on College Campuses
An article about one woman’s experience of the aftermath of rape sheds light on a problem on college campuses nationwide. Plus, does prom even matter, Ellen maybe ruined AI, people who shop at Whole Foods are thin because they have money, and watch the trailer for Kiana Firouz’s controversial movie.
Audiostraddle Weekly: Dianna Agron Directs Oxfam Video, Glambert Tour Dates, Walking on Sunshine
This week marks the 25th anniversary of Katrina and the Waves’ classic hit, “Walking On Sunshine.” Also, a new video from Thao Nguyen directed by Dianna Agron (Quinn from Glee), sneak previews of albums from Ratatat and Stone Temple Pilots, a new track from The Roots, and a behind-the-scenes look at the music from LOST.
White House Compromises on DADT: ‘Cause Everyone Loves Meeting Halfway
The White House has given its support to an official compromise on the repeal of DADT. It will happen this year – sort of! Get the rundown here. Constance’s school district denies misleading her to the wrong prom, some ‘encouraging statistics’, and Harvey Milk Day was super fun!