I’m Still Sad at Maine, OR “Gay America’s Gotta Be Something Someday”
Maine is over me. But I just can’t get over Maine. Welcome to the first “Riese’s Pieces” column, where I turn feelings into sentences and hopefully, sometimes, actual points.
Democrats, Unicorns & Anti-Choice Conservatives Pass Health Care Reform Package
The Democratic Health Care Package narrowly passed the House last night. Plus, Lady Gaga shares her feelings, Michael Jackson is doing pretty well considering, Adam Lambert makes a new friend, Judge Judy rips Michael Lohan a new one, Jon Stewart does an amazing Glen Beck, and now you can know how Facebook knows you’re gay.
Lola’s Team Pick
Do you love British humour as much as I do? How about cuddly, openly gay Englishmen?
[P.S. – This sketch is older than most of Autostraddle’s Intern Army.]
Fulfill Your “Lesbians Dancing & Having Sex” Fantasies Already, It’s NSFW Sunday!
Hey are you here to see the lesbians get naked and have sex with topless hula girls or fulfill your same-sex fantasy before settling down? Me too … or am I? Also; hot fight girls, how to finger, BDSM 101, good dyke porn, clit safety and more!
Autostraddle.com Behind the Scenes VIDEO #3: 10 Great Ideas & 1 AWESOME Idea
Our third Autostraddle Behind the Scenes video live from Los Angeles, in which Riese, Alex, Brooke and friends have great ideas!
Welcome to Autostraddle’s New Music Blog, AUDIOstraddle!
Introducing Autostraddle’s new music blog AUDIOSTRADDLE, where we’ll bring you more content more often about bands you love and bands you should know. We debut with Tegan & Sara’s NYC concert review/set-list, The Gossip’s Portland show, and bands to watch including Fan Death, the xx, Lindsey Ray, The Cassette Kids and Don Diablo, Grant Smillie and Ruby Rose.
Maine’s Anti-Gay Marriage Win is Inspiring Other States, Scaring Us
The defeat of same-sex marriage in Maine may lead New Hampshire voters to overturn their own gay marriage laws, Maine makes nation take stock of strategy. I wish Google News had a “good news” filter. In lieu of that, I also have a funny Onion video about Glenn Beck and photos of hot girls!
Revolutionary Study Promises to Prove Gay Gene, Use It For Gay Dating Website
Don’t worry, someone is going to look at your genes and figure out why you’re so freaking gay, and then they’re gonna get you a hot girlfriend! Also the debate over marriage (for straight people, obvs), eco-friendly transition towns, and a lack of female writers on the best books list. Yes, it’s a big day in the world of ideas..
Your Best Autostraddle Moments: Hey Did You See That Comment Friday!
Our weekly tribute to how funny and smart all you commenters are! (Except the anti-equality gang from Election Day, no treats for you, go eat some shellfish.)
How To Pick Up Chicks: A Lesbian Guide to Getting Girl-on-Girl Action
Hey anyone want a little girl-on-girl culture … in your pants? Well you’re not gonna get any if you don’t have your pants on. That’s one of many tips KC Danger would like to share with you — how to hit on chicks and get girls to go on dates with you or maybe one day have dinner, eat pizza, meet your mom, and have bang bang bang.
Kristen Stewart’s Lesbian Talk Is Surprisingly Subversive
Kristen Stewart’s latest quote heard ’round the interwebs, Lindsay Lohan’s Dad’s latest nonsense, plus Beth Ditto, Obama’s new arts council, Jane Lynch on NPR, Jennifer Beals’ new gig, Natalie Portman’s lesbian sex scene and Kathy Griffin’s latest antic!
Gay Families Are So Special Yet SO Just Like Us, Aren’t They?
A new study reveals that gay families, just like the cute boys on the television show Modern Family, are just like straight families! Eeek! Also, a bra to fix your imaginary problems, gays kicked out of cab for hugging, Judy Blume’s sex lessons, and the lesbian gamer wedding.
Yeah I’m Just Hanging Out At the Tegan & Sara Spinner.com Takeover
Spinner.com invited Autostraddle to hang out at the Tegan & Sara takeover in Los Angeles, where intrepid sweaty-palmed awestruck reporter Karmen reports on the moments in between the songs when we see the real girls we love so much.
Lindsay Lohan’s Dad Sells His Soul/Voice Mail to the Devil via Radar Online
Why is Lohan’s Dad still considered a reliable witness? Lindsay is sad and needs a hug from Autostraddle. Also Shannyn & Lambert are in the same room, our heads explode, Sesame Street’s anniversary, Gossip Girl controversy, Lady Gaga’s new clothing line and an interview with Sarah Haskins!
Gay Marriage in Maine Loses; 53% Vote Yes on 1, Homos Remain Unpopular
Maine voted to strike down gay marriage tonight with 53% voting Yes on Question 1, which is depressing. Good news for the gays in Washington, North Carolina and Michigan, however!
Maine & Washington Gay Marriage Election Day “Live-Blog”!
Autostraddle will be “live-blogging” election happenings coming in from Maine (voting on Question 1, could reverse law permitting same-sex marriage) and Washington (voting on Referendum 71 which would permit “everything but” marriage for Washington same-sex couples). And you know, whatever else happens. Hopefully no-one will get hurt this time.
Trojan College Sex Survey Ignores Homos, Misses Dental Dam Marketing Opportunity
In which a sex survery surprisingly fails to answer our only question, Mary Karr finds Jesus, a dude sues ’cause Axe Body Spray didn’t get him the ladies, nuns find feminism and legendary lezzies grace designer advertisements.
You Got 7 Hot (Openly) Gay Actors? We Got 9 Hot (Openly) Lesbian Actresses. BAM.
We don’t want to miss out on an opportunity to make a list of hot girls! Also, Naomi and Emily Skins Season Four spoilers, Sex Rehab and Subtle Sexuality.
The Week The World Discovered the Awesomeness of Gay Halloween
On this week’s televisionary, Carlytron accidentally takes some nice pills and is temporarily less snarky than normal. Journey with us as we delve into the gay Halloweens and implausible storylines of the Office, Parks and Recreation, Ugly Betty, Community, Gossip Girl, FlashForward, and Grey’s Anatomy.
Tegan & Sara ‘Sainthood’ Winners Announced!
Intern Hot Laura draws the winners of our Autostraddle Win a Copy of Tegan& Sara’s Sainthood Contest!