the team

2020 election

extra extra

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: Anti-Trans Legislation Succeeds, But So Do Whole Foods and Instacart Strikes (Sort Of)

It’s been a long week, you guys. This week’s Extra! Extra! covers all the news you didn’t even know was happening.

the team —

Apr 3, 2020

covid-19

donald trump

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: The US’s COVID-19 Cases Peak as Stimulus Package Passes; Here’s All That Explained

This is the week that the US finally reached the top of the global rankings in terms of number of confirmed cases; Congress just passed a stimulus package the likes…

the team —

Mar 30, 2020

covid-19

donald trump

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: A Socially Distant Democracy

This week’s Extra! Extra! considers the shocking indictment against Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and what democratic action looks like during social distancing.

the team —

Mar 27, 2020

into the af+ advice box

mental health

af+

Into the A+ Advice Box #11: Meeting the Parents, Department Drama, Friend Breakups and More!

Recovering after being ghosted, dealing with queer tokenism, knowing if you’re a top or a bottom, straight people are STILL not ok, and did that organizer ask you for an…

the team —

Mar 26, 2020

2020 election

extra extra

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: Chelsea Manning Will Be Free, and More News Amid This Strange Week

Privacy rights, Chelsea Manning’s release from prison, examples of direct action and its results for Indigenous people of Canada, election updates and more.

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Mar 20, 2020

covid-19

Roundtables

health

Roundtable: From Our Shelters, Places to Yours

It’s a weird time, friends and loved ones; we’re all feeling disconnected and scared, and many of you are, too. We’re here to share a little about how we’re spending…

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Mar 20, 2020

covid-19

extra extra

politics + activism

Here’s Your Latest COVID-19 and Coronavirus News, Updated Throughout the Week

To keep everyone abreast of the latest pandemic-related news, we’re creating a Coronavirus edition of Extra! Extra! that will be regularly updated with the latest news. We’ll continue our regular…

the team —

Mar 17, 2020

extra extra

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: All the COVID-19 News Fit to Print, With Commentary

There is A Lot of news about coronavirus right now; we won’t try to cover all of it, but here’s a curated selection of things we think are important to…

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Mar 13, 2020

advice

autostraddle birthday

af+

Autostraddle’s 11th Birthday Advice-A-Thon for A+ Members: Come Celebrate With Us!

This weekend was Autostraddle’s 11th birthday – we’re celebrating by thanking the community that’s helped us stick around this long by giving A+ members live personalized advice all day, with…

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Mar 9, 2020

2020 election

extra extra

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: Have a Little Knowledge About the State of Voting Rights, As a Treat

Autostraddle writers discuss voter suppression, reproductive rights and access to care, and the fights for basic rights and freedoms around the world in this week’s Extra! Extra! Rejoice with us…

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Mar 6, 2020

2020 election

2020 presidential campaign

politics + activism

I Care But I’m Restless, I’m Here But I’m Really Gone: A 2020 Presidential Election Roundtable

The 2020 presidential election is a classic Alanis Morissette one hand preparing our dystopian bunker, the other one playing the piano, situation. Our writers and editors tell us about their…

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Mar 2, 2020

extra extra

international news

politics + activism

Extra! Extra!: Conservative Supergroups and Progressive Campaign Organizing, Oh My!

This week’s Extra, Extra! brings you some reflections on the 2020 US election (not the primary!) from our beloved political writer and 2020 Democratic Debate Recapper Natalie, more disheartening immigration…

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Feb 28, 2020