latina

latinx

culture

Let’s Talk About ‘Latinxs’

As much as I read about ‘Latinxs,’ I couldn’t fully grasp how to explain its usage to others or the importance of it, until this response piece from the news…

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Dec 8, 2015

Orange is the New Black – Lesbian & Queer Storylines

Orange is the New Black Recaps: Seasons 1-7

tv show recaps

Orange Is The New Black Episode 308 Recap: Fear and Loathing in Panty Town

Ruby Rose, the results are in and you are NOT THE FATHER!

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Jul 16, 2015

tell us everything

playlists

Playlist: We Need You Bad As A Heartbeat So Please Don’t Go, Girl

This is basically a Drake song written just for you. It ends with a playlist that expresses how much we all miss you and your comments. This online community love…

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Jul 9, 2015

Orange is the New Black – Lesbian & Queer Storylines

Orange is the New Black Recaps: Seasons 1-7

tv show recaps

Orange Is The New Black Episode 305 Recap: Fake Acid, Fake Personality Tests and Real Panties

Piper and Alex make plans to be stereotypical lesbeans! Black Cindy gets some new curls. Flaca starts a feelings-war with her homegirls in the kitchen. And everyone fills out their…

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Jul 2, 2015

a-camp spring 2015

a+ bee

af+

The A+ Bee Issue 22: The QTPOC Speakeasy Takeover

Get your Drakecast, some serious love-filled Missed Connections and a good dose of Speakeasy live in this edition of the A+ Bee. Also, we threw in the Christina Aguilera’s Dirty…

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Jul 1, 2015

everyone is gay

you should go

community

You Should Go: NYC All-Ages Pride Party with Everyone is Gay and Autostraddle at Bluestockings

Attention NYC: We’ve got the best all-ages Pride party for you before the Dyke March. Join Everyone is Gay and Autostraddle at Bluestockings. Unicorns, music, books and magic!

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Jun 18, 2015

Orange is the New Black – Lesbian & Queer Storylines

Orange is the New Black Recaps: Seasons 1-7

tv reviews

Orange Is The New Black Episode 302 Recap: Bed Bugs Stop The World. World Stop.

Daya’s STILL pregnant. We shouldn’t ever douche with Lysol or let the bed bugs out of our chia poons. Also, sex stuff happened. Bring enough snacks for the group and…

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Jun 15, 2015

food lists

22 Food Items Gal Pals Brought Into My Life

A food porn post dedicated to all the loving and self-proclaimed foodie babes — of all races and ethnicities — that have brought amazing foods things into my life.

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Jun 15, 2015

a-camp workshop

camp autostraddle

crafts & diy projects

How to Make DIY Lavender Salve for Soothing the Grrls and Loverbois in Your Life

One day, my very best gal pal rubbed some lavender salve and it changed my whole freaking life. So let’s all make lavender salve because it’s made of magic and…

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Jun 2, 2015

friday open thread

straddleverse

Friday Open Thread: House, Pajama, Dance, Rooftop, Rent — What’s Your Favorite Summer Party?

Ain’t no party like an AS party cuz we party on top of g-damb mountain. I’m talking about queer parties with brujas, loverbois, Harry Potter heads, and geeked out cyborgs.…

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May 22, 2015

advice

racism

relationships

No White Tears: A Non-Guide on Dealing with Microaggressions from Your White Partner

This is not a how-to guide; there’s no right way to navigate these situations. Let’s share instances of microaggressions and some ways to deal in the hopes we’ll all be…

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May 21, 2015

beyonce

music videos

music

VIDEO: Nicki and Bey Giveth Much Life in “Feeling Myself” Music Video

The earth is aflame for the Nicki/Bey friendship canon. “Feeling Myself” delivers all the goods: cheeseburgers, bamboo earrings and Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé at their absolute best.

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May 19, 2015