The Welcome Week Interrobang
Today’s Lexicon Monday word is “interrobang.” Also in today’s Society & Culture fix; a look at “fatertainment,” gender differences in children, and selling baseball to womyn.
Dexter Recap 401: “Living the Dream”
Dexter returns to Showtime for its fourth “killer season,” and, along with other Showtime series like Nurse Jackie, Weeds, and Secret Diary of a Call Girl; begs the question, “It is possible to be a good person who just does some bad bad things?”
“Real L Word” Casting Call for Power Bettes & Mojoed Shanes
“THE REAL L WORD: Los Angeles will follow a group of real-life, high-profile, left coast lesbians as they go about their daily lives, at work and play.” Here’s the catch: it’s on film. Total maniacs encouraged to apply.
Two and a Half Men is Even Worse Than I Expected it to Be – Recap Episode 818: “Look at my Penis RAWR”
#1 thing we don’t understand about America: the enduring success of Two and a Half Men, CBS’s “guy-com” starring Charlie Sheen and John Cryer. Perhaps recapping it will enhance our viewing experience.
Sunday Funday: Bill Clinton Loves Gay Marriage & Teacher-Student Love Affairs Begin With Sexting
Lindsay Lohan just wants you to leave her alone
NSFW Sexy Sunday: Why Don’t We Get Drunk and Have Hipster Sex on the Internet?
NSFW Sunday is when Autostraddle gets sexy because that’s how much we love Jesus! The Sunday Funday Daily Fix will drop later. Today; most women need to drink before having sex, Strapped Dykes, how to have better orgasms, and more!
Legal Tabloid Invents Term “Post-Lesbianic Harassment Syndrome,” Thinks Lawsuits are Hot
In South Africa, a mixed verdict for murdered lesbian soccer player. A sexual harassment case is considered “hot” ’cause it’s girl-on-girl. Anti-gay judge confirmed. John Stewart is funny about gay porn.
Glee Mini-Recap – Episode 104: Preggers
This week on Glee everyone is pregnant or dancing or crying. Beyonce probably made some serious dough off of the licensing of her song “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” and Kurt comes out to his dad!
Variety’s “Women’s Impact Report” Highlights Queer Trifecta Doing No Wrong, Holding Mugs
Jane Lynch, Rachel Maddow, Lady Gaga – who could ask for anything more? The bi-curious chick from the Real World has her own girlfriend now, Tool Academy is casting gays & lesbian couples, your coming out thing was really gay. Variety loves the ladies.
Autostraddle Friday Wrap-Up With Did You See That Comment?
The week’s best comments. Everyone should comment so you can all be winners as much as possible. I think I just spilled water between my “g” key and my “h” key. ANNOUNCEMENTS TOO!
Straddling the Sexes: Transgender Teen Also Hates The Gender Binary, Says “Call me Ze”
Colorado Springs Weekly’s cover story on the lives of trans teens in the area, Jezebel’s got a girl guide to girl watching, some Nuns are on the Run, and you are a semicolon. Or are you? Also, why are Asian-American girls more prone to suicide?
Lesbian Bromance is Here
Two lesbians walk into a gay bar. One of them has to pee. The ladies room is occupied. What happens next will change their lives — and the world — forever. KC Danger on the birth of Lesbian Bromance.
Skins Recap, just the Lesbian Parts: The Ballad of Naomi & Emily Part One
Teen drama Skins is the BBC’s most buzz-worthy property since AbFab. The Season With the Lesbian Storyline, starring Emily & Naomi is coming to Australian and US teevees this year. Crystal recaps The Lesbian Parts of Skins for you — this here is part one.
Grace the Spot Relaunch Blowout September 30th: 5 Questions for Grace & Grace
In honor of Grace the Spot’s upcoming relaunch party, we spoke to Grace Chu and Grace O’Neill to get to the bottom of why everyone is named Grace and find out what would happen if Autostraddle and Grace met in a bar.
Coming Out in Middle School: Easier for “Feminine” Bisexual Girls, Hardest in Oklahoma
As if seventh grade wasn’t already awkward enough — The New York Times Magazine reports on a new generation of gay teens coming out early. Also: a look behind the scenes of 11 years of MTV’s “True Life.”
We Inexplicably Continue to Care About Tina Kennard’s Whereabouts
Laurel Holloman thought it would’ve been fun to be on Three Rivers so she could hang out with Kate. Clementine Ford covers Curve, SamRo does 90210, Erin foley interviewed, and you could write for Autostraddle, if you wanted.
It’s Riese’s Birthday and I’m Hijacking the Feature Graphic
xoxo Alex!
Look These Anti-Obama Loonies in the Eye and Tell Me Obama Could Possibly Find Gay Marriage Attractive
Baby, sometimes love just ain’t enough.
When Hollywood & Late-Night TV Tackle Health Care, “Funny, or Die?” Becomes an Actual Question
We always wondered why they called it “Funny or Die.” Today, we get our answer, with extra Olivia Wilde for good measure. Also; Ani DiFranco bridges the gay generation gap & Little Miss Sunshine is sunny!
How Do You Like Us Now? Archbishop Dolan: ‘Being Gay is a Character Flaw’
Is Archbishop Tim Dolan really ‘the archbishop of charm’? If being gay and having a short temper are similarly conquerable “character flaws,” how many Hail Marys do we have to do if our short temper and our homosexuality combine to make us want to throw this guy’s Jameson in his face? (Or just drink it)