Norma McCorvey, better known as ‘Jane Roe,’ says she was paid to be an anti-abortion activist (she also had a relationship with a woman for 35 years, a fact that I never knew!). Plus: the history of black twitter, André Leon Talley, and 14 ways to find joy in spite of everything.
I would spend many hours trying to diagnose the emptiness Amanda left in her wake. I had lost something, but didn’t know what. Surely there’s a queer space on the page for stories that lack a middle?
“Even after all the growth and apologies, all the blushing and teasing, all the conversations about what they both want, I couldn’t let myself believe it. I was so afraid to be let down. But holy shit y’all, THEY DID IT.”
People are coming together around this thing we’re doing – and so many other mutual aid projects – and it’s more powerful and vibrant than almost anything I’d experienced in a decade of activism.
“I’m not interested in creating comfortable spaces. I’m interested in safer spaces where people can be challenged.” Sammie Ablaza Wills gathers wisdom from their elders and fellow trans, queer community to lead the grassroots org, API Equality Northern California.
Let’s keep it casual.
Centering a lesbian of color in an American crime drama does make Hightown feel different than some of its grisly drug drama companions (Ozark, Breaking Bad, Justified, to name a few).
This week’s Extra! Extra! COVID-19 takes a look at how the pandemic continues to harm vulnerable populations around the world, the raging fight in the US over how seriously to take any of this, the state of stimulus packages during the pandemic and a look at LGBTQ+ rights during the pandemic.
Alex suits up, Lena joins the Superfriends, and everyone works together to stop Lex and Leviathan once and for all.
We are in a crucial moment where we can change trans representation in YA and do it in a way that doesn’t leave anyone behind.
While gay men have necessary and urgent things to say about the enduring HIV/AIDS epidemic, women have always participated in AIDS activism. I spoke with two longtime feminist AIDS activists about queer community, care, and connection in the time of COVID-19.
Calling all low-down lyin’ nanny-f*cking motherf*ckers!
Happy 20th Anniversary to one of Britney’s most iconic albums. The history of the word “wife” for lesbians and queer women, so much intel on virtual Prides you can celebrate from your couch, LGBTQ Studies breaks through yet another ceiling in public schools and more!
When you and a partner have different ideas of safe social distancing, revenge porn is spiking and what to do if it happens to you, @draws_nudes on your quarantine nudes and more.
Parenting during the pandemic is a wild ride, so consider this our queer parenting circle, a safe place to share the good and the bad!
Spring is my fave season, and Portland does it so well. (Play along with Reine, bingo card included.)
How To Get Away with Murder sends Annalise Keating off with one of Viola Davis’ most triumphant performances yet. Plus updates on: Harley Quinn, Betty, Station 19, Vagrant Queen, In the Dark, and Motherland: Fort Salem.
This week’s Extra! Extra! brings a sobering reminder that racist violence continues in America, even during the pandemic, with news of the tragic murders of two Black young adults now making national headlines. Additionally, we have an update on America’s broken judiciary, the state of authoritarianism in different parts of the world, another report about our impending climate-change-induced hellscape and an explainer on that bizarre failed coup attempt in Venezuela.
I surveyed some of the plant parents here at Autostraddle, and we’re all so excited to show off our little ones. If you’re a plant parent, show off your babies in the comments, too!
“Can’t wait to see who else’s subconscious is ALSO going through a Rolodex of their exes!”