Movie Reviews

Which Lesbian Movies Won’t Punch You In The Soul? A 2015 LGBT Film Festival Investigation

We watched seven films screening at NewFest this weekend to see which ones — if any — had a happy ending.

Justin Trudeau’s Win Ceases Reign of Stephen Harper and His Flying Monkeys

Corey Jones, a 31-year-old black man, was killed by a police officer after his car broke down after 3 a.m., five black churches have been set on fire in the St. Louis area, a Texas judge ruled health officials can still deny birth certificates to children of undocumented immigrants, opponents of Houston’s non-discrimination ordinance debut a terrible ad aimed against trans women, and more news stories.

TV Show Recaps

Faking It Episode 218 Recap: Amy Is Allergic To Peanuts and Adhesive

This week on Faking It, everybody goes to prom and nobody has a good time, including me!

Queer Fashion

He Said/We Said: Vermont Redux

He Said/We Said brings you masculine-of-center interpretations of the last Band of Outsiders collection at a gorgeous old-time paper mill in Vermont.

Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Aatmaja Pandya’s “Travelogue” is the Most Chill, Adorable Fantasy Comic Online

Travelogue feels comfortable, it feels cozy, it feels like a story you’re hearing from your great auntie, the one in the family who knows all the history and all the good secrets.

House & Garden

Helping You Help Yourself #15

Carving pumpkins, cooking turkeys, iPhone cases, Amtrak tickets, organizing your mail, and more!

Music

Mary Lambert Is Your Patronus: The Autostraddle Interview

“My hunger for success is a hunger to connect with as many people as possible, and for us all to help each other along this journey. That’s what I thrive on.”

Gender

Here’s What Happened When I Tried to Write a “10 Best Cities for Trans Women” List

I had statistics, maps and infographics from a dozen different sources, but without input from other trans women I wasn’t comfortable touting these cities the top ten anything.

Celebrities (Vapid Fluff)

Gal Pal Watch: Is Kristen Stewart Single Or What?

There’s nothing worse than a girlfriend who expects you to jet-set all the time! Scowling in the Hamptons, pouting in Saint Tropez, glowering in Aspen – it’s just exhausting.

Society + Culture

This Sunday Funday is Dedicated to All the Queer and Trans Kiddos in the World

A Barbie ad that stirs my heart, new dress code policies in Puerto Rico that keep LGBT kids safe and happy, Staceyann Chin’s tiny but badass feminist daughter, good news for trans Girl Guides, and MORE!

NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Wants To Kiss You In An Apple Orchard

The reasons you might have a “type,” dating someone at work, virtual reality porn, the social stigma around herpes and more.

AF+

NSFW PHOTOESSAY: A Post-Apocalyptic World at Wasteland Weekend

Wasteland Weekend, the largest post-apocalyptic festival, is filled with cool cars, intricate costumes, bartering and bounty hunters. Come one, come all, but no jeans or tortoise shell glasses allowed.

Geekery

Ask a Gay Nerd: Can My Administrator See My YouTube History?

We ask Gay Nerd Cee Webster how to alter search or YouTube history if you’re logged onto your work account…and if that really matters at all.

Webcomics

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Charge

We have literally all done this. All of us. Don’t even tell me you haven’t done this.

TV Feature

Fan Fiction Friday: Has Rainbow Rowell Legitimized Fan Fiction Once And For All?

This fandom round-up also includes Steven Universe stories, and interview with a fandom influencer, a book recommendation, answers to some TV questions you asked and more!

Straddleverse

The Comment Awards Are Ready To Play Dress Up

Flannel flair, scissoring attire and kitty treats.

Straddleverse

Friday Open Thread: What Kind of Gay Did You Want to Be When You Grew Up?

Once upon a time, you were just a little lamb of a baby queer in this big wide world. What did you imagine your adult life to look like? Were you right? Get in here and tell us about it!