Outside Lands 2014: A Photo Diary Straight From the Trees
Tegan and Sara, detox crafts, Baconland and TREES.
Liquor In The Mid-Afternoon: Barefoot Brunch
Barefoot Brunch — the kind of brunch where you don’t brunch out. You brunch in. The brunch was within you all along. Or at least, in your apartment. And you don’t have to wear shoes in your apartment.
Drawn to Comics: Meet the “Trans Girl Next Door!”
“I mean, who didn’t watch Orange is the New Black Season 2 and think the whole time that it absolutely needed more Laverne Cox?”
The Autostraddle Insider: Issue Two, August 2014
It’s the second issue of the best little behind-the-scenes newsletter EVER.
Mission Accomplished: OITNB’s Uzo Aduba Scores First Emmy
Uzo Aduba nabs an Emmy and just generally is awesome and looks great in her gown and wins at everything.
You Should Go: International Autostraddle Summer Brunch Weekend is Upon Us!
Welcome to the International Autostraddle Summer Brunch Weekend Mega-Post! Find a brunch meet-up in your city inside!
37 Reasons Maple Syrup Is Not Just For Pancakes
Maple syrup may be the only reason I even order waffles anymore.
No Justice, No Peace to be Found In Ferguson Over A Week After Michael Brown’s Death
Without any repercussions for police violence that started on Wednesday, or any justice for protesters mourning Michael Brown, a dystopian reality is continuing to develop in Ferguson.
You Need Help: You Want to Be an Out Beauty Queen
So your dream is to compete in the Miss America pageant but you’re afraid your state isn’t ready for a “gay celebrity” to represent them. Former Miss Kentucky has all the answers.
“Mother Blaming” Is Bad Journalism, Shaky Science
The cumulative effect of media coverage on pregnancy paints a pretty warped picture: that pregnant people are the number one health threat to their future children.
The Lesbians On “Masters Of Sex” Sure Are Good Friends
Since everybody on this show is engaged in healthy relationships filled with rich, honest communication, it seems likely that this arrangement will turn out spectacularly well. Wait, JK, everybody’s miserable all the time.
NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Likes Your Boobs
Bionix sex toys, two rules for polyamory, songs to not have sex to, dealing with gender dysphoria through lingerie and more.
Sunday Funday is Wishing Brittney Griner the Best Marriage of All Time
Was there ever a week where we needed good gay news more than this week? Probably not.
30 Cat Fonts, Because Those Exist
I found 30 free cat fonts for you so you can have your pick of the litter.
Rick Perry Indicted on Corruption Charges for Attempting to Force Out Lesbian District Attorney
Texas Governor Rick Perry has been indicted on felony corruption charges for attempting to strong-arm Austin District Attorney out of office through by vetoing funding to anti-corruption office.
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Queeroke
In which Scout and Andy experience a phenomenon we have all experienced, and with increasing regularity.
The Comment Awards are Actively Listening to You
In the face of tough news and discrimination all around, AS readers are finding and celebrating community, talking about their feelings, and of course, posting awesome cat gifs.
Bubbline Is Canon, Commence Freakout, Y’all
All of us gay girls have eagerly wanted this ship to be outwardly confirmed by someone officially involved with the show and be stated as canon, most preferably through heavy gay bass riffs. And now that moment has come!
FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Summer Lovin’ – Are You Having a Blast or Nah?
Talk dirty to me. But not like Jason Derulo, more like Janelle Monae in the Electric Lady Video, ok? Tell me ’bout your summer, baebae.
The A+ Bee, Issue Two: It’s the Cat’s Meow
Put the kettle on, The A+ Bee Issue Two is here and you’re gonna need a cup of tea.