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“I’m Angry and Sad and Scared and I Know Nothing is Going to Change”

We invited the parents and educators on our team to share how they’re feeling in the aftermath of the horrifying…

the team

May 26, 2022

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“I’m Angry and Sad and Scared and I Know Nothing is Going to Change”

We invited the parents and educators on our team to share how they’re feeling in the aftermath of the horrifying school shooting of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde,…

the team —

May 26, 2022

A young transgender woman using her phone in a school bathroom.

society + culture

Don’t Just Change Single-Sex Schools, End Them

As school season begins once again, what young people deserve at the very least is an end to single-sex schools.

Jenni Holtz —

Aug 28, 2020

school

One Pen to Rule Them All: Our Favorite School Supplies

Raise your hand if you will buy all the school supplies whether or not you’re actually in school at the moment.

Yvonne —

Sep 6, 2018

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9 Tips for Surviving Grad School With Mind and Body Intact

It’s easy to get caught up in how difficult grad school is, and to use that difficulty as an excuse to slack off on taking care of yourself, but the…

Ari —

Sep 5, 2018

school

You Need Help: Taking the Leap to Study Abroad

“Moving to Portland would be a dream come true, but I’m scared about being away from my support network, and finding people to live with who I can trust. Should…

Creatrix Tiara —

Jun 26, 2018

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20 Titles of Gay Papers I Want to Write One Day

“Three Kids, Two Femmes, a Butch and a Cat: Visions of Queer Domesticity”

Ari —

Jun 27, 2017

A woman in her late twenties with brown hair and skin wearing red lipstick and turtle shell glasses glances down, away from the camera. There are various animated shapes and plants around her head from a Snapchat filter.

school

Queer Crip Love Fest: Bring Love Back to Academia

“Why is a hug or a kiss seen as so much more loving than spending the time to give comments on a paper full of cherished ideas? Than sharing a…

Carrie —

Mar 2, 2017

school

Apply to the Point Foundation’s Funding for LGBTQ Undergrad and Grad Students, Open til January 30th!

If you’re gonna be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate program come the Fall of 2017, this scholarship is for you.

A.E. Osworth —

Jan 17, 2017

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All of the Ultimate Back-To-School Advice for College-Bound Queers

There is literally no incorrect way to do college and Autostraddle staff are the proof.

Maddie

school

Glitter Brigade: The Magical Beginning of A Queer Youth Group

“Have the meeting. Ask the youth what they want and need from this group. Start over and do those things. This isn’t about you at all, not anymore.”

gabby —

May 9, 2014

You Need Help: Your College Roommates Are Homophobic Assholes

What if you get to college and your roommates are really homophobic?

Rachel —

Sep 13, 2011

The Lesbian Insider’s Guide to 40 LGBT-Friendly College Campuses

Queer girls from 40 different schools give you the uncensored scoop on what it feels like for a gay lady on their campus — from hookup culture to dyke parties…

the team —

Aug 24, 2011

100 Michigan Law Students Walk Out Of Graduation: LGBTs Winning Hearts and Minds

This weekend, one third of Michigan Law’s 2011 class walked out of their own graduation ceremony to protest an anti-gay graduation speaker. Lucky for us, Sarah was there for the…

Sarah —

May 12, 2011

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“I’m Angry and Sad and Scared and I Know Nothing is Going to Change”

“I’m Angry and Sad and Scared and I Know Nothing is Going to Change”

Don’t Just Change Single-Sex Schools, End Them

One Pen to Rule Them All: Our Favorite School Supplies

9 Tips for Surviving Grad School With Mind and Body Intact

You Need Help: Taking the Leap to Study Abroad

20 Titles of Gay Papers I Want to Write One Day

Queer Crip Love Fest: Bring Love Back to Academia

Apply to the Point Foundation’s Funding for LGBTQ Undergrad and Grad Students, Open til January 30th!

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All of the Ultimate Back-To-School Advice for College-Bound Queers

Glitter Brigade: The Magical Beginning of A Queer Youth Group

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