Things I Read That I Love #110: That Room With The Ashtrays and The Stereo and The Bed Sheet
Topics include Saturday Night Live in the mid-90s, the cannibal cop, “Satanic Ritual Abuse,” abortion, being Korean and American, Tonya Harding and moar!
Senate Lets Unemployment Extension Expire, F*cks Over Queers and Trans* People Affected By Recession
While the Senate works out its ridiculous issues, millions of Americans will be waiting for their checks.
Sailor Moon Reboot Coming in July, Keeping It Queer For English-Speaking Fans
While the first Sailor Moon anime’s English dub was infamous for removing its lesbian couple, the 20th-anniversary reboot plans to keep the queer characters the way they were intended.
Pretty Little Liars Episode 415 Recap: Love Shackin’ Up
In which Emily spends some quality time in bed with Alison and we return to Aria’s love shack only to discover shocking news about Hanna’s past hookups.
“The Fosters” Episode 111 Recap: Where In The World Is Callie Sandiego?
Relationships are no picnic… but wait! Maybe they are!
Let’s Celebrate Laverne Cox’s Book Deal and Read These 6 Memoirs By Trans Women Of Color
Not content with producing a documentary, greeting CeCe McDonald outside of prison and shutting it down on daytime TV, Laverne Cox added signing a book deal to her list of accomplishments in the first half of the first month of 2014.
How To Keep A Girl For Ten Years: To Shack Up or Not To Shack Up?
Entering into the world of monogamy and dare I say, cohabitation is a terrifying new frontier and it’s arguably much safer to stay put in the safe confines of twin beds and roomies.
State of the Autostraddle Union #3: A Letter From Your Editor
What the hell is going on around here.
Evan Rachel Wood Bisexual and Nikki Reed were Two Girls in Love During ‘Thirteen’
Evan Rachel Wood divulges and discusses the crush she had on Nikki Reed while filming “Thirteen” during a Q&A to honor the film’s tenth anniversary.
Dear Queer Diary: Looking For Love In All The Write Places
A rollicking retrospective of my journaling life as a crush monster.
Brittani’s Video Party: Fortune Feimster and Veronica Mars Sing “Teen Dream”
New stand-up from Fortune Feimster, a very queer music video, the return of a lesbian webseries, and the “Veronica Mars” trailer are partying this very moment.
BPM: Getting Wet and Bubbly With BANKS
Sex just happened in my ears and I was really not mad about it because holy Tegan and Sara this was so good.
15 Ladies Who Were Writing Sexy Lesbian Love Letters Before You Got Born
Before there was sexting, there was inserting obvious sexual metaphors into benign-looking letters and adding romantic overtones to keep it classy.
Queer Outfit of the Week: It’s Cold Inside the Party!
Who doesn’t have a friend who insists on throwing parties at their apartment despite the fact that they always keep the heat at 50 degrees and leave the back door open so her cat can get out? With that in mind, I present to you just the warmest coolest outfit for when it’s still cold inside the party.
Hot New Lit Journal qu.ee/r Is Here With “A Call To Adventure”!
This issue proves that that’s possible — there’s gobs of work out there made by queer artists that isn’t confined to coming out stories, identity struggles, or crushes on straight girls, and it’s really good.
You Need Help: Vulvas Taste Like Vulvas
If you’re nervous you won’t like vulva taste, this post is for you.
Strong Female Protagonist Is The Perfect Superhero Comic Even If You Don’t Like Superheroes
“Strong Female Protagonist” is a wonderful superhero comic that places more importance on the humanity of it’s characters than their super-humanity. It tells the story of Alison Green (formerly Mega-Girl) as she tries to negotiate post-superhero life.
Also.Also.Also: CeCe McDonald, Beyoncé, and Laura Jane Grace Raise Their Middle Fingers to the Man and Other Stories We Missed This Week
Bow down, bitches.
Let’s Watch A Preview of Janelle Monáe Being Amazing On “Sesame Street”
So far, 2014 is shaping up to be a pretty excellent year for lady musicians and muppets alike.
BREAKING: U.S. District Court Rules Oklahoma Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
This is too important for my intended Oklahomo pun, but I want y’all to know that I thought of it.