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.
Rhymes With Witches: Poor Little Rich Girl Mary Crawley
The bitchy nightmare heiress of Downtown Abbey wears pearls.
Orange Is The New Black 207: Comic Sans
“Journalist dude’s mouth says ‘no problem, let me know if you change your mind’ but his face says ‘I AM VRY DISAPPOINTED IN U PIPER U ARE ACTING LIKE SEASON 1 PIPER RN’.” Caputo makes a cameo with a tiny plant.
Things I Read That I Love #140: A Girl In Black Eyeliner and High-Top Sneakers
Topics include women in country music, pedophilia, the Estonia ferry sinking, Magnolia, retail scheduling, confessional writing, Ferguson and more.
Barneys New York Pays $525,000 in an Attempt To Be Less Racist
Barneys New York has been fined $525,000 by New York State Attorney General’s office in response to several incidences in which brown and black customers of Barneys were pursued, cuffed and detained under grounds of suspicion of credit card fraud and/or shoplifting.
3 Tips from the Slapass Convent For Making Your Brunch Totally Decadent
A veteran brunchateur gets to the heart’s essence of brunch: decadence.