Skins Recap Episode 404: Katie F*cking Fitch
It’s Episode 404 of Skins, when Katie mixes a heavy dose of kickass with a little portion of feelings feelings feelings. How’d Naomi and Emily end up in the swimming pool? Let’s recap.
Trans Photographer Amos Mac: The Autostraddle Interview
Amos Mac, photographer and editor-in-chief of the groundbreaking magazine, Original Plumbing, talks to Laneia about being a trans guy, the power of photography and (briefly) Girl Scouts.
Queer Music Party: Tegan & Sara’s ALLIGATOR VIDEO, Kaki King, Sarah Slaton, Ke$ha, Bitch, Gaga, Nicki Minaj & More
Audiostraddle gets a make over! Also Tegan & Sara’s Alligator video premieres for real, Kaki King releases a new track from Junior, the Gossip announce US tour dates, the Vampire Weekend play doubles with a Jo-Bro and also; Ke$ha on bisexuality, Elton John says Jesus is gay, Nicki Minaj has a threesome and Lady Gaga is in a lot of magazines.
How “The Real World DC” Makes Us Love Gay Activism, Our Hypothetical Mothers
The kids on The Real World DC are earnest about activism, and remind us of the good kind of Mom. The New Hampshire House killed two anti-gay bills, Congress is getting close to voting on ENDA, an African-American lesbian is running for Mass state senate and meanwhile rights are taken away from people in Virginia and a discrimination suit is reversed.
Johnny Weir Be Good, Johnny Be Robbed
Awww Johnny Weir! The judges may hate you cause you’re flamboyant but that’s why we love you.
Also; is the world ready for same-sex Olympic figure skating, hurdles facing LGBT Americans of color, an Oklahoma student wants his license plate to read IMGAY, and Rachel Maddow will deliver the commencement address at Smith and the lesbians go wild.
Lily’s College Lesbianage #6: Lesbians Are Scary
When the Beastie Boys sang “college girls are easy,” I don’t think they’d ever gone into a lesbian bar…. with me.
Bioshock 2 Review: Last Dance in Rapture
Join me as I relive my foray into the creepy, sunken horror world of Bioshock 2! Here’s how I feel about rapture, Big Daddies and Little Sisters, with an original cartoon to boot!
Sara Quin Says She Likes You If You Cry, Tegan & Sara’s Alligator to Debut Saturday
Sara’s adorable interview with the Boston Globe and Tegan & Sara’s new Alligator video (dancing in winter coats!). Also; Kathy Griffin’s SVU guest spot has her lesbian lusting for Olivia Benson (REALLY!), Lady Gaga & RedOne in the studio, “We Have to Stop Now” photoshoot, Ewan McGregor’s gay sex w/Jim Carrey, ANTM’s maybe-lesbian, GLAAD honors Wanda Sykes & Scary Spice gets alternative lifestyle haircut.
In Defense of Dressing Up: On Trans Surgery, Fashion Writing & the “Natural Body” Myth
Fashion blogger Meg Clark on why fashion blogging matters, trans activist lawyer Dean Spade unpacking feminist discourse around trans surgery. Though very different people/topics, both touch on how a “looks don’t matter” perspective disables us from having important conversations about gender/society/self. Also; 39% of young Swedish ladies lust for other ladies, fancy perfume, marriage officials love love, Margaret Cho directs a kickin’ new video, and Lesbians deal with HIV.
Queering Fashion Week: Tasha Tilberg’s Gay-Married & Freja Beha’s Busy
Fashion Week’s gayest elements/models (Tasha Tilberg married her girlfriend! Adam Lambert is getting cozy in the front row with a special man!), including Jenny Shimizu and memories of Amanda Moore. Also; Tegan & Sara, Lady Gaga’s Brit Awards cleanup, Gabourey Sidibe, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey’s new music video and Gawker staff shuffle.
Lija Can’t Knit you a Blanket, But She’ll Rock Granny Chic
It’s time for round two of our weekly style fiesta, “I’LL HAVE WHAT SHE’S WEARING”. This time around, we’ve got a girl who wants to talk about her dog, dressing like an old lady, and also her dog.
Much Ado About Bisexuality
Are we all bi? Who’s tired of labels? Plus, the de-gay-ifying of A Single Man, Maddow’s just a journalist, New Hampshire will vote on repealing gay marriage, and we had so much fun at Stiletto on Sunday!
Big Day Out: L Word Book, Lady Gaga’s McQueen Tribute, GLEE Promo, 90210 Lesbian Kiss & Poker Face on Ice
The L Word book is hitting your shelf, at last, and the website has even more pictures from it online! Lady Gaga at the Brit Awards does a stunning tribute to Alexander McQueen. Also; GLEE’s Madonna/Sue Sylvester promo, 90210’s lesbian action, Johnny Weir, Sydney Mardi Gras, Glambert &Tila Tequila.
VIDEO: Julie & Brandy In Your Box Office Episode One – “Avatar”
In the world premiere episode of Autostraddle’s original webseries “Julie and Brandy In Your Box Office,” starring Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard, the girls check out James Cameron’s Avatar, share their feelings, and re-enact the movie for you. GET READY TO LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF.
Weekly Music Fix: Bonnaroo Lineup, Nicki Minaj’s Monkey & Riot Grrrl Revolution
2010 Bonnaroo Lineup, Bonnie “Prince” Billy announces new album, Nicki Minaj finds her monkey, Soul Trail, St. Vincent, Google commits blogocide, and so much more! Oh also, Audiostraddle needs a new writer. Inquire within!
Google Apologizes for the Buzz Privacy Fail But Wants to be Your ISP
Google continues to invade every aspect of your life, but at least they’re sorry, right? Also, sausage styluses, Spiderman & Superman movie news, and a training camp for peeping toms!
Showtime Likes Girls But HBO Prefers Twentysomething Bro-Gangs
Jezebel has noticed that all of HBO’s new shows are total sausagefests. We’ve noticed Showtime loves ladies. Do you care? Also; Lindsay Lohan auctions herself off, Christina Hendricks, Jillian Michaels, Beezus & Ramona film
Hey Pro-DADT Guys, Did You Forget to Make a Case Against Lesbians?
According to the pro-DADT “logic,” there’s really no reason for lesbians to get kicked out. A straight male tells Autostraddle his opposition to DADT. Also; anti-homophobia ad hits production snag and The Lunar New Year’s gay inclusion.
Skins Recap 403: Cook (and the Terrible No Good Very Bad Week)
Crystal & Riese recap Episode 403 of Skins. It’s Cook’s episode, but there’s plenty going on.
TV Capture Caption Contest: Round #1
Who says you have to watch a TV show in order to know what happened? Maybe you can’t judge a book by its cover, but can you judge an episode from a still frame? We think you can, and encourage you to do so! Add your own captions to these photos, and you might win the illustrious “Caption of the Week” award.