The Autostraddle Insider: Issue Eight, February 2015
“I’m just imagining Alex on a rock wall and Rachel snuggling a cat or something.”
35 Recipes to Help You Get Lucky at the Potluck
Make your next potluck contribution the belle (bowl?) of the ball.
2015 Oscars Liveblog and Open Thread
Pull up a chair, pour yourself a whiskey, and let’s talk about the whitest Oscars in decades.
Pretty Little Liars Episode 520 Recap: Nobody Puts Hanna In The Corner
Emily meets her girlfriend’s husband, and Hanna dances like she’s possessed by the Holy Ghost.
Sunday Top Ten: Heartwarming Midwestern and Southern Restaurant Chains I Miss
Nobody does breakfast like Bob Evans.
It’s Sunday Funday, I’m Voting for Ellen Degeneres, and Larry’s Not Coming Back to OITNB
Also, a Cruella De Vil reference for the ages! And animals cuddling other animals! AND DID I MENTION LARRY ISN’T COMING BACK TO OITNB.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Ready To Run
Safety and BDSM, many 50 Shades feelings, sex advice from the Notorious RBG, coming out like a porn star and more.
HUD Instructs Homeless Shelters to Treat Trans People Equally
The federal housing authority is directing its assistance programs to respect clients’ gender identities, prioritizing their safety in single-sex shelters.
Grey’s Anatomy Episode 1112 Recap: This Is Her Song, So Get Off The Stage And Let Her Sing It
Arizona and Callie smile for the first time in ages, while Bailey teaches her husband how to act when a family member comes out as trans.
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baopu #5
Winter in The City
White Coats And Closets: LGBTQ Medical Students Frequently Fear Coming Out
A new study from Stanford researchers shows that 30% of medical students are not open about their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, mostly due to fear of discrimination.
The Comment Awards Are Still Feeling The Love
GalPalentine’s Day may be over but our hearts are still full.
Things I Read That I Love #167: The Dark Fruits Of The Life I Had Chosen
Topics include showbiz seniors, independent Black American film-making, genetic sexual attraction, prostitution in Germany and so much more! Also an essay by the late David Carr.
12 SNL Women I’d Like To Co-Parent a Kitten With
“I want her to protect me from the evil of the Patriarchy. We could be happy together.”
Fan Fiction Friday: 8 Lesbian Wedding Stories on Brittany and Santana’s Big Day!
Let us put you in the mood to swoon with these sweet and syrupy femslash wedding fics.
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: How Do You Deal With Being Sleepless in Seattle?
This week we’re talking about how we chill out and/or drift off. Get in here and share!
Grey’s Anatomy Episodes 1109-1111: Are We Out Of The Woods Yet?
Callie and Arizona try to move on without each other. Obviously it only takes Callie three seconds to make another woman fall in love with her.
Kate Brown Becomes Governor of Oregon, Is (Still) Openly Bisexual
Brown was sworn in on February 18, and is the first openly bisexual person to serve at such a high level of political office in the United States.
Lez Liberty Lit #66: Why Not Get Started Immediately
Canadian queer women’s classic books, Asian American literature after Amy Tan, failing to keep a diary, optional bookmarks and more.
A-Camp Spring 2015: It’s Time To Donate To Or Apply For Camperships!
It’s time to apply for and/or donate to camperships for A-Camp 6.0! And for inspiration, read about the experiences of campership recipients at A-Camp 5.0.