How You Can Show Up For Ferguson

You can do more than helplessly watch the news. You can use your voice, your money and your time to help spread the message that Black Lives Matter.

TV Feature

Getting Baked at Litchfield with the Orange Is the New Black Cookbook

I wanted to make Poussey’s Hooch, but I am visiting my grandparents in Georgia this week and making liquor in the basement didn’t seem like a really respectful thing to do.

Recipes

Get Baked: Rosemary Apple Pie With Sourdough Crust

I promised you the recipe for a sweet-savory rosemary apple pie. Fall is here, and it’s baking season!

Geekery

Drawn to Comics: Lumberjanes’ Epic Friendtastic First Run Finale is Here!

As we come upon the final issue of the first run of Lumberjanes, let’s reflect on just how freaking lucky we are to be alive in a world where this comic exists.

Politics + Activism

BREAKING: No Grand Jury Indictment of Darren Wilson for Mike Brown’s Death; Protests in Ferguson & Nationwide

Tonight, the announcement came that the grand jury did not indict Darren Wilson for his shooting of Michael Brown.

Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide 2014: 51 STEM-Themed Toys For Future Lady Scientists

There’s no better time than the holidays to further the feminist agenda, I always say. With that in mind, here are some toys to encourage scientific inclinations in girls of all ages!

Straddleverse

NEW MERCH: Scissoring Sweatshirt, “Straddle This” Hotshorts, New Flasks and More!

Sweatshirts, hotshorts and boxer-briefs are ready for the taking. And by “taking” I mean “purchasing.” And by “purchasing” I mean supporting queer media-makers while looking good. PLUS YOU’LL GET A FREE ISSUE OF LUMBERJANES!

Community

Bring Cheer to Queers: Host an Autostraddle Holigay Party This December!

The holiday season is about love and togetherness, so why don’t we spend it together?

Comedy

Should I Put Eggnog In My Coffee?

This morning I thought about putting eggnog in my coffee but I wasn’t sure it was a good idea, so I asked Yvonne. Y’all, Yvonne’s never had eggnog, bless her pure heart. I need your help.

Community

BETTER TOGETHER: You’ll Wanna Buy This ‘Zine Autostraddle and Everyone is Gay Made For You

The first issue of this new ‘zine collaboration is about Coming Out To Yourself and it’s SO COOL and you WANT ONE. Or more than one.

Beauty Shopping

This Shit Rules: Moisture For Your Ashy Bits

My knees look like I’ve been crawling around in the fireplace. My lips are so dry you could peel off a layer and roll a joint in it. I’m itchy as hell y’all, but thankfully, I have an arsenal of products to keep me whet as a whistle.

Food Lists Thanksgiving

47 Thanksgiving Recipes Your Holiday Guests Will Thank You For

Scrumptious fall recipes to ensure your first Thanskgiving will go off without a hitch.

Beauty

Give Thanks: Pumpkin Spice Smokey Eye

Pumpkin everything is the highlight of my autumn, but as you may well know it’s also the center of a lot of unnecessary girl hate. Demonizing girls for liking pumpkin flavored things is silly, so let’s snuggle up by the fireplace celebrate with a pumpkin spice smokey eye.

Society + Culture

Sunday Funday’s Making Herstory with Samira Wiley, Jodie Foster, and 18 Trans Models at Montana’s First Gay Wedding

Among other important items of note, Jill and Doc became the first same-sex couple to be married in Montana!

NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Join You In The Vibratorium

The difference between theory and practice in non-monogamy, legitimizing your own sexual desire, vaginas that smell like peaches and more.

TV Show Recaps

Grey’s Anatomy Recap Episodes 1107-1108: You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone

It’s the episode where instead of having sex Callie and Arizona have an emotional conversation in a quiet section of the hospital. Holy shit, aren’t you excited? This is life mimicking art, y’all.