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Also.Also.Also: New Investigative Report Details Sexual Misconduct, Verbal Abuse, By Coaches in the National Women’s Soccer League

Taking our time breaking down Sally Yates’ report on abuse in the NWSL, Brittney Griner has an appeal date in…

Carmen Phillips

Oct 4, 2022

A group of protestors stand outside R. Kelly's hearing, a black woman speaks into a microphone as another black woman holds a sign that says "Ariel and Jocelyn, two of R Kelly's victims, with hearts around them"

NEWS

On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

As someone who has taken her rapist to court, I know that justice looks different…

danijanae

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Oct 8, 2021

A memorial assembled for children found at Kamloops Residental School, featuring flowers, stuffed animals and children's toys, as well as signs that read REST IN PEACE KAMLOOPS and EVERY CHILD MATTERS

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Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

It’s been a busy few weeks with heartrending news developments centered around the violence of…

the team

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Jun 18, 2021

A woman in professional dress looks unsettled while wearing a disposable paper mask over her nose and mouth.

NEWS

Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

This week we look at the latest horrifying anti-trans legislation passed in Tennessee, the ongoing…

the team

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May 28, 2021

NEWS

Lesbian Space Drama: Did NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Commit the World’s First Crime in Space?

Wow the new L Word reboot is really taking things to the next level!!!!

Stef

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Aug 25, 2019

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

As someone who has taken her rapist to court, I know that justice looks different for everyone.

danijanae —

Oct 8, 2021

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Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

It’s been a busy few weeks with heartrending news developments centered around the violence of residential schools in Canada against Indigenous people, many major decisions from the US Supreme Court,…

the team —

Jun 18, 2021

covid-19

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Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

This week we look at the latest horrifying anti-trans legislation passed in Tennessee, the ongoing failures of America’s criminal justice system one year after George Floyd’s murder, the latest round…

the team —

May 28, 2021

2020 election

interview

Kirsten Harris-Talley, who is running for public office in Seattle, sits on green grass in a yellow sweater and matching beanie, while she looks up into the sunlight.

politics + activism

Q & A With Kirsten Harris-Talley, A Queer Black Scorpio Femme and State Rep Candidate

Kirsten Harris-Talley is an organizing phenom, queering notions of political leadership — what can a “serious” political figure value publicly?

Anis Gisele —

Aug 12, 2020

2020 election

Autostraddle Reader Data

Three women at voting booths. The woman in the center is looking up at the camera, concerned.

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34 Feelings You Have About Voting For Joe Biden

“I would vote for a dead dog if it was running against Trump.”

Riese —

Aug 12, 2020

2020 election

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Kamala Harris smiles off to the side in front of the United States flag. Her resemblance to Bette Porter running for Mayor of Los Angeles is uncanny.

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Kamala Harris Picked as VP, Officially Becomes Straight Bette Porter

Kamala Harris has become first Black woman and the first person of Indian descent to be nominated for national office by a major party. (Also, did you know, women of…

Carmen Phillips —

Aug 11, 2020

link roundup

pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: Heather Morris Remembers Naya Rivera, Thanks You for Brittana From the Bottom of Her Heart

Also: Lizzo is going to develop some TV projects for Amazon, Zoë Kravitz rightfully calls out Hulu for cancelling High Fidelity, Rebecca Sugar and Noelle Stevenson in conversation, and more.

Heather Hogan —

Aug 10, 2020

link roundup

regular

Ari's homemade graphic design (They're working on building their skills!) of the Schuyler sisters from Hamilton, posed in their infamous "Werk!" line with their right hands above their head, snapping in air, against a neon rainbow background.

society + culture

Sunday Funday Is Working for Women’s Rights! WERK!

The Schuyler sisters are back to honor the women’s suffrage centennial, Pride week is coming to the Navajo Nation, Kae Tempest is nonbinary, and Queen Latifah on a motorcycle just…

Ari —

Aug 9, 2020

covid-19

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Extra! Extra!: A Race Between Education and Catastrophe

We used this week’s Extra! Extra! to revisit some not-so-distant history, examine the fucked up shit happening in the name of “Homeland Security,” take a look at some of the…

the team —

Aug 7, 2020

a league of their own

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society + culture

Also.Also.Also: There’s No Crying in Baseball but There Are Gays in Amazon’s A League of Their Own

An Officially Gay League Of Their Own!! Also: queers are now leaving “the big city” by choice, creating boundaries with your friends is especially important right now, and Michelle Obama…

Carmen Phillips —

Aug 6, 2020

black lives matter

Internet Activism

Nancy Pelosi and the house Democrats kneel on the House of Representative floor while wearing kente cloth, this is an example of performative allyship.

politics + activism

How to Avoid Performative Allyship: The Moment Is Over, Time to Join the Movement

Performative allyship isn’t helping. If you’re interested in building more than just a “woke” brand and want to be part of lasting, systemic change, here’s where to start.

Abbie Jones —

Aug 6, 2020

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Also.Also.Also: New Investigative Report Details Sexual Misconduct, Verbal Abuse, By Coaches in the National Women’s Soccer League

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

NEWS

Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

NEWS

Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

NEWS

Lesbian Space Drama: Did NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Commit the World’s First Crime in Space?

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On R. Kelly and the Question of Justice

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Extra! Extra!: Why 215 Children Found Buried at Kamloops Aren’t an Isolated Tragedy

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Extra! Extra!: What Do We Make of the US’s Latest CDC Masking Guidance?

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