Araguaney R. Da Silva

advice

gender identity

money + work

You Need Help: Coming Out as Non-Binary at Work

Our gender is not a burden, the binary mainstream society is. You are wonderful, I’m so proud of you for reaching out. Take what works from my suggestions, and know…

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Nov 9, 2017

team pick

trans women

gender

Trans Lifeline, Suicide Hotline Staffed by Trans People, Is Here For You

In one way, it is incredible that something like this didn’t exist before. In another way, it is all too regrettable that something like this is so dearly needed.

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Jan 6, 2015

i broke up like this

jenny owen youngs

playlists

Playlist: One More Time Without Feeling

Dance the pain away.

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Nov 12, 2014

dessert

get baked with autostraddle

recipes

Get Baked: Triple Threat Vegan Cheesecake

Triple threat stands for raw, gluten free, lactose free and vanilla, strawberry, chocolate.

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Sep 9, 2013

Daily Fix

international news

politics + activism

Domestic Work Is Real Work: Nicaraguan Co-Ops Stop Being Polite and Start Paying Women

Two Nicaraguan co-ops are doing the unthinkable: considering women’s domestic work on par with men’s work in the fields.

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Sep 3, 2013

team pick

lesbian sex

Team Pick: “All About Anal” Video Series

The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health has your back.

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Aug 29, 2013

Daily Fix

homophobia

politics + activism

American Bar Association Confirms Neither “Gay Panic” Nor “Trans Panic” Are Excuses for Murder

The American Bar Association urges for legislative action to limit the availability and effectiveness of the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses in any criminal trial.

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Aug 15, 2013

Daily Fix

LGBT history

politics + activism

Gay Liberation Front Manifesto: Still Revolutionary 30 Years Later

Thirty years later the “Gay Liberation Front Manifesto” goals remain revolutionary. The same can be said about “Sexo y Revolución.”

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Aug 12, 2013

Daily Fix

homophobia

music

Mexican Rock Band Molotov Fails To Update Homophobic Song, Won’t Be Winning Any Ally Prizes

Mexican rock band Molotov announced they would be dropping the word maricón from their song “Puto” during their Jagermeister US tour. But it’s hard to believe this move was about…

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Aug 7, 2013

mosquita y mari

team pick

movie reviews

Stream It Now: ‘Mosquita y Mari’ Will Make You Re-Live All Your Gay Teen Feelings

You can watch Wolfe Video’s Mosquita y Mari right here right now! Oh the feelings.

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

May 7, 2013

dessert

get baked with autostraddle

jewish holidays

Get Baked for Passover: Homemade Chocolate Covered Matzo

There was no chance I’d find any matzo in Venezuela, so when Passover rolled around we decided to make some of our own!

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Mar 29, 2013

fullscreen

NSFW

issues

Thongs 101: Thongs Are More Than The Sum Of Their Parts

Pretty and practical, thongs are not the monster some paint them to be. It’s all about the details.

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Mar 6, 2013