Results for: be the change
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SMACKDOWN: Lies In “The Truth About GLSEN’s School Climate Report” from Anti-Gays
It’s tempting to look for people to blame in the wake of the terrible tragedies this past week has brought, but it’s best to resist that urge. Oh wait, no. You can blame these people.
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Net Neutrality and the End of Days: Why It Matters
The death of net neutrality may spell the end of all that is odd and good about the interweb as we know it. And it’s really important to learn why. You like lolcats, don’t you? I thought so.
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Why We Have an Open Relationship: A Dialogue on Queer Polyamory for Lesbians
Do you have a girlfriend? That’s fine. I also have a girlfriend. But I think you’re cute, and you think I’m cute, and let’s not waste all this cuteness and attraction just because we both have girlfriends. I’m sorry, did that come off a little harsh? It wasn’t supposed to. It’s just what a conversation might sound like in a world where monogamy wasn’t the norm. Contrary to popular belief, monogamy and fidelity are not one in the same. Take it from two lesbians – real lesbians – who have both been in serious relationships, both open and exclusive, and are still trying to figure out what exactly that means.
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Judith Butler 101: One Is Not Born a Queer Theorist, One Becomes One
Did you wake up today feeling a little too sure that you understood the relationship between sex and gender? No fear, Autostraddle is here! Guest writer Julia is here to learn you all about Judith Butler, and to make you feel smarter than you have all day.
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Florence + The Machine: The Autostraddle Interview
According to Florence Welch, aka Florence + The Machine, her debut album ‘Lungs’ deals with “whatever the f*ck comes out of my mouth”. In that respect, that album and this interview are very similar. Florence chats to Autostraddle about David Bowie, the timelessness of death, and her fondness for hip hop & shiny objects.
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Want Some Gay Partner Rights With Your Immigration Reform?
US Rep. Luis Gutierrez is hoping Congress will support the Uniting American Families Act, which would allow gay couples equal treatment under immigration law.
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Everyone Wants to Get to San Francisco: A ‘Travel Guide’
Are you going to San Francisco? We did.
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Colleges Making Fancier Gyms Instead of Smarter Graduates
Colleges keep building buildings and raising tuition, but who benefits? Katrina The College Runagay has feelings about college and Sarah has facts and together we have ourselves an article about student debt, generational job market issues, and you know, the point of college etc.
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Courtney Love’s Lesbian Fling With Kate Moss: The Expert Interview
Courtney Love reveals an affair she had with Kate Moss in the 90s, so we interview @CLTranslated for insight on this sensational piece of world-changing information as well as some notations on the 90s milan sex parties we missed. Also; Adam Lambert on Ellen, Jane Lynch talks about being gay, gay actors learning to “talk straight” and Alejandro stills.
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It’s Hard Out Here For A Lesbian In College, So Lay Off The ‘Ethical’ Advice
Some advice columnist told a Cornell student that she’s obligated to come out to her sorority sisters because it’s “unethical” to make them “uncomfortable.” We think maybe this “advice columnist” should find a “new job.”
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Look Lesbians on the TV: Real L Word, Jackie Warner, Ellen DeGeneres and Sara Gilbert!
SO MANY THINGS ON THE TEEVEE FOR YOU GAYS: Jackie Warner’s new show Thintervention, Real L Word cast promises sexy episode but not a second season (yet), Ellen quits Idol, the mainstream press says Sara Gilbert came out yesterday, which is 8 years off.
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Kristin Chenoweth is Popular and Possibly Perfect: The Auto-Interview
Kristin Chenoweth talks to Autostraddle about the response to her Newsweek piece, returning to Glee with Idina Menzel, her brand new ensemble TV project, Promises Promises, her strong Christian beliefs and why she knows Jesus would be totally pro-equality and a friend to the gays.
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In Other Gay News: DADT Discharge Who Didn’t Tell, Why H8ers are Surprised by Verdict
Rachel Maddow is getting tired of waiting for this Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repeal, and she wants President Obama to know it. Also, Target’s still not back in gays’ good graces, the future of Prop 8 and musings on the reasons why the h8ers hated the trial so much, as well as an alert on the latest crazed commie pinko homosexual Obama appointee who will bring the end times upon us.
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Bisexuality Open Thread: I Took The Road Best Straddled
Get off the fence, your bisexual open thread is here! Research shows it ain’t just a phase and you are not alone. Let’s all be together. Just try not to cheat on me with a dude while I go get you a sandwich.
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Valedictorian Calls Out U.S. School System, Brainwashed Students, Herself
Erica Goldson, valedictorian of Coxsackie-Athens High School, used her graduation speech to deconstruct the institution rewarding her. Must read & process: “Now, I have successfully shown that I was the best slave. I did what I was told to the extreme. While others sat in class and doodled to later become great artists, I sat in class to take notes and become a great test-taker.”
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Lollapalooza 2010 Dispatch Day Three: Jesus Never Showed Up, but The Temper Trap Did
Personally, I feel that protesters are a barometer for how fun something will be, and Sunday did not disappoint. So many bands! Hockey, MGMT, The National, Arcade Fire, Mumford & Sons, and the Temper Trap TWICE!
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Kristen Stewart to Star in “On the Road” Movie: ‘Hipster’ Head Explosion
Kristen Stewart is set to be mad to live, mad to talk, desirous of everything at the same time, in the upcoming film version of “On the Road”! Also; “confirmation” that KStew & RPatz are ‘dating’ which we’ll choose to ignore, another Brittana chastity-confirmation, Chaz Bono’s name change official, Chely Wright ‘s future in Nashville and Jane Lynch’s high school affair.
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Period 101: Toxic Shock Station
In which we revolutionize the way you menstruate and, happiest of all, STICK IT TO THE MAN!
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BREAKING: Judge Walker’s Ruling on the Prop 8 Gay Marriage Trial – GAYS WIN
Judge Walker’s ruling on the constitutionality of California’s anti-gay Proposition 8 was handed down today: we give you the rundown, and ask for your thoughts. HOLY FUCKING SHIT, DID WE ACTUALLY JUST WIN?
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Lollapalooza Adventure Time: Autostraddle’s Summer Festival Tour Continues
Sarah’s going to Lollapalooza to continue Autostraddle’s brilliant summer music festival coverage. Check out this preview; the action starts Friday!