We asked you for the political questions or issues keeping you up at night. From getting started in activism, to questions about phone banking and volunteering, to the Supreme Court and what will happen with the legalization of gay marriage, untangling the United States’ electoral system, talking to your conservative relatives, and more — the Autostraddle team takes on your questions related to the US election. We’re all super stressed, but at least we have each other!

Also! Updates on The Chi and Roswell, New Mexico!

This is the sapphic Regency coming-of-age book you’ve been waiting for.

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Over the course of five years, Jessi Hempel came out as a lesbian; her dad then came out as gay, her sister as bisexual, and her brother as trans.

My understanding of my queerness has evolved significantly since the first lesbian brides appeared on Say Yes to the Dress.

Thoughts and reviews on 41 movies from the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival — all the queer cinema and more!

Plus updates on Only Murders in the Building and 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days.

As Ryan Wilder, Javicia Leslie makes it clear — superheroes shine brightest when they are made for their moment.

These are our picks for the best TV shows of 2023 with LGBTQ+ women and/or trans characters.

Woven throughout the series are thoughts on care and caretaking and who does that care and caretaking as well as domestic work.

Literally what do you mean that it’s December already?

Samira Wiley was outed by an OITNB co-star, so much queer news from yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, and the latest on negotiations to bring Brittney Griner home.

Alisha’s queerness isn’t just some sidelined reference. The whole plot of Lightyear revolves around Buzz comparing his life to that of his queer, Black best friend and realizing that family and community is what he truly desires.

Plus updates on Grey’s Anatomy, Truth Be Told, A Million Little Things, How I Met Your Father, The Watchful Eye, and Fantasy Island.

Plus updates on 9-1-1, New Amsterdam, Vampire Academy, and Monarch.

Building power across the lines of cis and trans teaches me that there are many people who will fight alongside trans people to win a better world.

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I had to learn how to feel safe in the world in order to bottom. For me, surrender is healing.

Hayley Kiyoko drops new single “For The Girls” and a video that more-or-less seems to acknowledge her relationship with former Bachelor contestant Becca Tilley.