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Lambda Literary Awards

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Lambda Literary Pride 2020 Brings Your Fave All-Star LGBTQ Authors to Your Living Room

See authors like Kristen Arnett, Nicole Byers, T Kira Madden, Chani Nicholas and Sam Irby LIVE and simultaneously contribute to an LGBT cultural institution!

Rachel —

Jun 10, 2020

community

mental health

culture

How to Take Care of Each Other: Community Care In Times Of Crisis

“When we’ve all broken past the fear of being burdens on others, when we as communities learn how to ask for and give help and support, we’ll be able to…

Abbie Jones —

Jun 8, 2020

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community

What’s Stuck In Your Mind: An Open Thread for BIPOC Folks

What is the flavor of your grief? What has given you a boost, made your day, rubbed you all the wrong ways or is making you ask new questions? Black,…

Kamala Puligandla —

Jun 5, 2020

mutual aid

No Justice No Pride

community

Support Black Community With Your Money: A Living Index of Local Mutual Aid Efforts

This post is a living document. If you are looking to donate to vetted groups or individuals currently providing community care, we encourage you to use this list as a…

Vanessa —

Jun 4, 2020

black lives matter

friday open thread

straddleverse

What Do We Do Now: An Open Thread on May 29, 2020

There is so much to feel. There is so much to be done. What are you doing, today, tomorrow, the next day, and the next?

Vanessa —

May 29, 2020

hey did you see that comment friday

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The Comment Awards Are Running Laps Around the Garden

“When life gives you Leonards, make Leonard-ade.”

Darcy —

May 29, 2020

autostraddle reader survey

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lgbt pride

Tell Us Your Best Pride Stories So We Can Celebrate Together Virtually!

Embarrassing stories, sexy stories, funny stories, wholesome stories – we want ’em all!

Vanessa —

May 27, 2020

friday open thread

straddleverse

Friday Open Threads Are Back, Come On In & Say Hi

You said you missed the Friday Open Threads, so we’re bringing them back!

Vanessa —

May 22, 2020