Mercedes Williamson, 17 Years Old, Yet Another U.S. Trans Woman Murdered in 2015
“I’ll never have nobody like her again… She was the most beautiful person.”
“I’ll never have nobody like her again… She was the most beautiful person.”
Are you sad because you binged and now it’s over? Don’t worry; that’s what fan fiction is for!
You know about Alex Vause, but you may not know much about Catherine Cleary Wolters, the drug-smuggling lesbian in thick-rimmed glasses who inspired her character. That’s where Out of Orange comes in.
“Now more than ever, I think it’s important to say alabanza to those who were slain, to lift their names up in prayer and to remind those of us still living that Black lives do matter — they’ve always mattered and will always matter.”
Including Autostraddle’s own Lydia and A-Camper Magda!
Let’s talk about that feeling of having our feet on the ground for once, ya know? Or just share pictures of your puppy so we can all squeal with delight. LET’S JUST HANG OUT, OKAY? Okay!
“While 13.5 million viewers tune into the Women’s World Cup for the next few weeks, watching as the global elite female soccer players battle it out for the title of “Best in the World,”the New Generation Queens practice. On a field of dry brown grass in Zanzibar, a remote island off the coast of Tanzania, they are solemn, focused, and fearless.”
Our latest round of results from the 2015 Ultimate Lesbian Sex Survey is all about the porn, erotica and smut you consume and how often you consume it — and why so many queer women watch straight or gay male porn instead of girl-on-girl.
Let’s get down to business. The business of getting down to business with an itchy vag.
Attention NYC: We’ve got the best all-ages Pride party for you before the Dyke March. Join Everyone is Gay and Autostraddle at Bluestockings. Unicorns, music, books and magic!
A third-grade teacher who has to resign after reading a book to his class that was deemed too gay, Kenlissia Jones’ murder charges for taking abortion medication are dropped, a woman will be on the face of the $10 bill, and more.
Queer writer/performer Diona Reasonover talks about the time before she was on TBS’s new comedy, Clipped. A time when she almost cruked (which is what she calls it when someone gets so upset they cry and puke).
Alison’s brother’s imaginary friend is A, duh.
“Queer Sultry Summer,” the newest full-color mini-book from Autostraddle and Everyone is Gay, featuring new writing, illustrations by Rory Midhani, and an exclusive original Lumberjanes comic and so much more. It’s the best thing we’ve ever made. Seriously.
Drop into the Speakeasy Salon for advice on love, to show off your fresh shape-up, or to just trade some jokes with your people. And if you missed your appointment, we’ve got some highlights and QTPOC cuties right in here waiting for you!
Now you know what Djuan was doing with that selfie stick all week!
Ruby Rose wants you to rescue these dogs, Shane and Carmen are hanging out, Ellen Page feels sad for a pickle, and so much more.
BlogHer is currently going through an EVOLUTION and CHANGE, with new owners and a more diverse group of presenters, and there’s never been a better time for you to be a part of it. Also: you could win a free ticket to #BlogHer15!
An amazing roundtable with funny Hollywood females including Kate McKinnon, Rosie Perez talks to The Trevor Project about wanting to hump her junior high girlfriend all the time, Andreja Pejic’s groundbreaking new gig, what Bennett was thinking and more!
It’s a quick, dirty, two-card spread that takes just a minute or two to do, and provides loads of insight and clarity.