Vanessa

"personality cult"

community

first person

I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye So I Wrote You This Instead

This is an essay about leaving everything behind, and I don’t know where to start because part of what that means is that I am leaving you.

Vanessa —

Dec 16, 2013

interview

mental health

community

Straddler On The Street: Jessica

Jessica has lived in London her whole life but currently attends Cambridge University where she studies English Literature. She spoke about Effing Dykes, intersectionality, mental health issues, and much more.

Vanessa —

Dec 16, 2013

autostraddle live

autostraddle meet-up

community

Community Scrapbook: Our Second Annual International Autostraddle Meetup Week

Is it just me or do y’all get cuter every year?!

Vanessa —

Dec 13, 2013

emily gould

interview

book features

Party of Five: Emily Gould of Emily Books

“There’s something really magical about creating the job you want for yourself from scratch.”

Vanessa —

Dec 9, 2013

autostraddle live

read a f-cking book

the scene

You Should Go: Queer Ladies Speed Dating At Strand Bookstore, Holiday Edition

We’re partnering with Strand Bookstore in New York City to host another round of Queer Ladies Speed Dating, right in time for the holidays! Our own Gabby and Katrina will…

Vanessa —

Dec 2, 2013

interview

regular

community

Straddler On The Street: Connie

“I am 24 and my partner is in her fifties, and I really really want to talk about my experience in an age gap relationship.” We chatted with Connie, a…

Vanessa —

Dec 2, 2013

autostraddle live

autostraddle meet-up

community

This December, Party For Good With Autostraddle HoliGAY Meet-Ups

Consider this a formal invitation: Plan to celebrate the holidays this December at a HoliGAY Party with Autostraddle, your local community, and your chosen family!

Vanessa —

Nov 27, 2013

allison weiss

interview

music

Catching Up With Allison Weiss: The Sideways Sessions

Allison Weiss is at it again with a brand new album, a new city, and a new Autostraddle Interview. We talked about Say What You Mean (Sideways Sessions), her dad…

Vanessa —

Nov 26, 2013

femmes

interview

community

Straddler On The Street: Natalie

Natalie describes herself as a completely open book, and she’s not kidding! We talked about her transition, building community, and the pros and cons of living in rural Wisconsin.

Vanessa —

Nov 25, 2013

artist spotlight

hearts and crafts

crafts & diy projects

Hearts and Crafts: Alison Caporimo, DIY Dream Girl

Meet Alison, creative DIY goddess and author of InstaCraft: Fun and Simple Projects for Adorable Gifts, Decor, and More, and learn how to make an Autostraddle-inspired “A” pendant!

Vanessa —

Nov 19, 2013

interview

regular

community

Straddler On The Street: Abby

Abby was the winner of the A-Camp 4.0 Kreuzbach10 campership, and as you might expect from such a human, Abby is sweet, energetic, confident and dapper as all hell. We…

Vanessa —

Nov 18, 2013

contest

mary lambert

music

GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets To See Mary Lambert In NYC This Weekend

Hey NYC, wanna see Mary Lambert for free this Saturday night? Duh, of course you do. We can make that happen.

Vanessa —

Nov 13, 2013