politics + activism Obama Wants Same-Sex Immigration Reform, Congress Prefers to Just Argue About It Forever A Canadian’s take on how backwards the struggle to get immigration reform for same-sex couples has turned out to be. Malaika — Jan 30, 2013
politics + activism Paul Clement’s New Pro-DOMA Argument Is The Last Thing You’d Expect Paul Clement is branching out and trying new things in his campaign to make sure DOMA outlasts the heat death of the universe. Rachel — Jan 29, 2013
politics + activism From England to New England: This is a Gay Marriage Round-Up Post Marriage equality bills make progress from the UK House of Commons to the Rhode Island state legislature. Rose — Jan 27, 2013
society + culture Queers Will Save the Day and Look Damn Good Doing It This Sunday Funday This week we’ve got shiny happy people in France, Ontario, and even Idaho embracing homosexuality, trans* beauties, and probably witchcraft. Carmen — Jan 27, 2013
society + culture Also.Also.Also: Tegan & Sara Hit Magazine Stands While Clea Duvall Hits That And Other Stories We Missed This Week Karl Lagerfeld says it’s official – we are so in right now! Carmen — Jan 23, 2013
first person You Know You’re A Queer Catholic School Survivor If… 22. You can’t decide if you want to be or do your Confirmation saint. Kate — Jan 22, 2013
politics + activism Obama’s Inaugural Address Calls Gays “Our Brothers and Sisters,” Incites Cautious Optimism It’s telling and moving that Obama chose to dedicate a fairly significant chunk of his speech to the LGBT community; it sends the message that we are who he thinks… Rachel — Jan 21, 2013
society + culture Two Glossy Femmes and 300 Mayors Come Together for the Queers This Sunday Funday Janis Joplin’s 70, Snoopy the Cat is too cute, and bigots are the laughingstock of the world. Carmen — Jan 20, 2013
book features Utah School District Returns Controversial Lesbian Family Book To Shelves, We Win A Thing Davis County, UT school board realizes that maybe letting books help teach students’ tolerance about same-sex families is actually an awesome idea. Rose — Jan 17, 2013
society + culture Also.Also.Also: This Is Not A “Super Sin” and Other Stories We Missed This Week Miley Cyrus dreams of Katy Perry and pubic lice yearn for an unwaxed abode. Carmen — Jan 16, 2013
straddleverse GLAAD Nominates Autostraddle.com For “Outstanding Blog,” Other Things For Other Awards AUTOSTRADDLE HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A GLAAD AWARD! Other noms include Glee, American Horror Story, Degrassi, Mosquita y Mari and so much more! Riese — Jan 16, 2013
first person Going Down (South): On Taking Your Sweet Time Everything is slower in the South. I’m (slowly) realizing that this includes progress. fonseca — Jan 16, 2013