Results for: be the change
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This Is A Homophobia Post: Sometimes the World Is Terrible For Gays, Lesbians
There was a lot of homophobia this week. This is 20 to 44% of it.
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Comment Policy
One of Autostraddle’s core values is community – specifically, creating a space for kickass lesbian, bisexual, queer, trans & otherwise inclined folks. For now, the main tool we have to encourage community is comments on posts. We have really funny readers, and we love getting to know you and hearing your opinions. Dialogue with readers […]
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Ex-Ex-Gay Minister Has Never Met an Ex-Gay
The former leader of Love in Action comes out as gay and pretty cool.
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Gay Farmers Exist, Possibly Grow Your Organic Local Tuscan Kale
“I don’t make my work about me or being gay… But I feel like urban farmers are queering the food system. Just by bringing fresh food to this neighborhood we’re mixing it up.”
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You Need Help: Being the Visible Femme
You like pretty dresses but everyone always thinks you’re straight. Featuring: My Favorite Boots.
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Don’t Mess With a Lesbian Mom in Distress
The Mayor of Troy is brilliantly called out for her homophobia and the IRS is making life harder for some lesbian couples. Also some lesbian mom stuff is happening in Australia.
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Queer Girl City Guide: Seattle, Washington
It rains a lot here, which means the girls are extra wet.
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Batwoman #4: Smart, Feminist and Very Very Lesbosexy
Batwoman #4 passes the Bechdel test! And it includes a ton of tastefully done lesbian sex! What is happening to mainstream comics, you guys?
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Zachary Quinto is Gay, Comes Out on His Blog
“It became clear to me in an instant that living a gay life without publicly acknowledging it – is simply not enough to make any significant contribution to the immense work that lies ahead on the road to complete equality.”
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Sleeping Around #1: “Why I’m So Easy”
“Sleeping Around: a new column documenting my sexual conquests, emotional bitch-slaps, carnal fumbles, and relationship follies.”
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The 2011 Autostraddle Music Awards
Bon Iver was one of the best albums of the year, said the Internet.
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Melissa Ferrick Is Right Here, Still: The Autostraddle Interview
Melissa Ferrick on her inspiration for the lesbian sex anthem, “Drive,” her new music and why she was never “The Other Melissa.”
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Televisionary: Parks and Rec, Big Bang Theory & Community
TV happens every week. Did you know that? Big Bang Theory, Parks and Recreation, and Community all showed new episodes. Weird.
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Televisionary: Big Bang Theory, Community, Happy Endings and Parks and Recreation Get Spooky
More Big Bang Theory, Community, and Parks and Rec on Autostraddle — where dreams come to come true. Including Brittani’s “Horror Fiction in Seven Spooky Steps.”
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Persephone Takes On “We Are The 53%”
“In other words, that part of the photo is especially ridiculous, too ridiculous to refute. The rest, however, I’m happy to refute – with facts and stuff.”
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Also. Also. Also: Darlene Has a New Girlfriend And Other More Important Stories
Nigeria passes an appalling anti-gay law, Sara Gilbert & Linda Perry get together, TI thinks gay people are too sensitive and SO MUCH MORE!
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Yale Bans Week Celebrating Consensual Sex To Eradicate Sexual Assault
Yale pulls its name and resources from the infamous Sex Week at Yale for murky reasons.
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When Satanic Lesbians, Lying Mothers, Love Triangles, Ex-Gays and Gym Teachers Attack!
Did you hear the one about the Mom who told the schools her daughter was applying to that her daughter’s rival applicant was a lesbian with an STD?
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How Elena Kagan’s Femalecore Ladyflower Wimmyny Womanhood Could Change the World For Real
Remember how Elena Kagan was confirmed as the third woman currently on the Supreme Court? I know, it’s been easy to forget about. Maybe she can still save the day for women as far as SCOTUS is concerned, though, just by checking “female” on her tax forms!
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Also. Also. Also: Gay Allies Get a Week, Thirteen Gets a Girlfriend, Etc.
Is same-sex education bad for students? Did you know about Ally Week and/or International Fisting Day? How does Lemony Snicket feel about OWS?