The A+ Bee Issue Twenty Three: Free to Bee You and Me
This issue is chock-full of vitamins, minerals, proms, plutos, Lauras, Lunas, and many more adventures!
The 2015 Emmy Nominations Include More Queer and Black Women Than Ever!
It’s like the opposite of the Oscars.
How to Get a Credit Card and Not Totally Ruin Your Life Forever
All credit cards are not created equal. Here’s what you want to look for in a new card or your very first card.
News Fix: Even Legislators Are Mad About the Pay Inequity for the Women’s Soccer Team and More News
Sandra Bland was found dead in police custody Monday morning, two women who won the right to both be listed as their child’s parents on the birth certificate, explaining the Iran deal via legos, the Obama administration’s new pilot program to increase internet access for low-income households, a study explaining how much wealth we lose out on if we’re not white guys, Obama speaks at the NAACP’s National Convention, and more!
Hidden Gems of Queer Lit: Irena Klepfisz’s “Dreams of an Insomniac”
“If you have a cherished copy of Sisterhood is Powerful on your shelf, or a fascination with the ways tragedies are remembered and forgotten, you’ll enjoy this book.”
Pretty Little Liars Episode 606 Recap: How You Get The Girl
Emily and Sara make out with their faces while the rest of the Liars are attacked by woodland creatures in the night.
Love & Canada: Life Finds A Way (To Get In The Way)
“I spent a few minutes wondering whether that means we should be married faster, i.e., the day after whenever I get there, and then I looked at the calendar and realized the timeline is as tight as it can be (and maybe too tight as it is) and I took a really deep breath and anyway it’s probably going to be fine. But it was one of those moments where it felt a little more like leaving Canada is giving something up.”
You Need Help: Sucking Less At Your Job
Even if your career goal is to totally nail every single element of your role eventually, acknowledging that you’re already crushing a few tasks will ideally build your confidence as you work on mastering the whole shebang.
Pop Culture Fix: Kristen Stewart Grows Up, Bravo Fucks Up, Carrie Brownstein Speaks Up and Other Uplifting Stories
Topics include Kristen Stewart tugging at the hem of her simple black sweatshirt, Laverne Cox, Anyone But Me, Dianna Agron’s lesbian tomboy turn and other stories from the present and future.
No Filter Is Sailing Down A Lazy River On A Giant Swan With Sara Quin’s Cat
If Miley Cyrus riding a dinosaur isn’t enough to pique your interest, I don’t know what to tell you.
Fool’s Journey: Eight Queer Tarot Decks to Ogle, Support or Buy!
Finding a tarot deck that completely sings to you can be hard. Finding one that sings to you and is queer at heart is even harder. To help with that, I made you this wee roundup of queer-friendly tarot decks on my radar.
News Fix: Eric Garner’s Family Says $5.9M Settlement Isn’t a Victory and More News Stories
The Pentagon plans to lift their ban on trans people serving in the military, Reddit CEO Ellen Pao resigns, the FBI reports Dylann Roof was able to buy a gun because of a background check flaw and more news stories.
Working On It, Week Three: When Life Gets In The Way
“If you’ve ever shared a living space with a partner or family member who wasn’t on board with your health goals, I’d be super interested in hearing how you navigated that.”
Top 10 Reasons Autostraddle Social is Better Than Other Social Networking Sites
Affirming private messages. A peek into the vices and virtues of your favorite commenters. The lingering sense that you’re a part of something really special and full of love. THIS IS AUTOSTRADDLE SOCIAL AND I WANNA BE YOUR FRIEND ON IT.
Homesteady: DIY Wooden Collar Stays
Here’s how to make your own set of nice wooden ones, for yourself or as a gift.
Dead End Justice: What Went Wrong With The Runaways
Joan Jett, quit breaking my heart.
These Black Nail Polishes
Black nail polish will inherit the earth.
37 Extremely Important Questions You Must Answer Before Getting Married Or You’re Doomed
8. How many holidays per year are you prepared to spend with my grandmother in Florida?
Drawn to Comics: Lumberjanes, Other DtC Favs, Women and Queer Women Win Big at the Eisners!
I think this is genuinely the first time I’ve seen the list of winners from a major award and not just been not-dissapointed, but been genuinely happy.
“Tangerine” is Hilarious, Beautiful, Authentic, Casts Trans Women to Play Trans Women Leads
“As a trans woman, I’m pretty willing to watch most movies about or featuring trans women, and I’ve been waiting to fall in love with one of them for a long, long time. I came close when I saw Gun Hill Road, but in the end, I was really just enamored with Harmony Santana’s performance. It wasn’t until I saw Tangerine that I really felt butterflies.”