Get Out There: ‘Straddlers Seeking ‘Straddlers, Also Sports
Challenge six included ping pong with a pro, BYOB mini golf, and meeting up with Autostraddlers who met on Instagram.
8 Things To Expect From “Transparent” Season Two
We were lucky enough to peep Transparent season two ahead of time, and Jill Soloway’s family drama continues to provide complex and meaningful queer narratives with touches of humor and warmth.
“Adventure Time” Lets Marceline And Princess Bubblegum Grow Up (And Old) Together
Adventure Time’s first mini-series, Stakes, colors in Marceline’s past and brings her into the coming of age conversation that makes this show so great.
Follow Your Arrow: How The Lingerie Lesbian Got Her Start in Fashion Design
From an English lit degree to starting the Lingerie Lesbian blog to designing her first evening gown collection, NYC-based designer Caroline Elenowitz tells us all about her journey to running her own business.
Top 10 Queer and Feminist Books of 2015
Read these f*cking books.
Pop Culture Fix: Transparent S2 Getting Even Queerer, Holland Taylor & Sarah Paulson Getting Even Cuter
Behind the scenes of Transparent, Jessica Jones’ portrayal of abuse, 12 queer hip-hop artists, Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson sitting in a tree, Halsey on being bisexual & bipolar and so many more important pop culture stories for your day!
Robyn and Peaches Premiere Music Videos With Very Different Vibes Happening, Also Peaches’ Is Basically a Lesbian Sex Party In The Desert
Would you like to pull a blue feather out of someone else’s orifice with your teeth? We have a video for that! Would you like to re-enact the most iconic scene from the first X Files movie? We also have a video for that.
Fool’s Journey: Tarot Gift Ideas for the Cardslingers in Your Life
Want to spread some tarot love this holiday season? Treat your friends (or yourself) to some handmade woo with these self-published tarot decks and handcrafted accessories!
Rebel Girls: Browse Feminist Archives Online, Observe Herstory With Your Eyeballs
Collegiate libraries, non-profit organizations, and plucky websites alike have been collecting and archiving the history of the women’s rights movement for decades — and that means average people like you and me can sometimes spend hours fawning over what they’ve gotten their grubby little hands.
No Filter: Samira Wiley Is Bound And Determined To Bring You A Ham
Also included: a charming dance from Jasika Nicole, a beachside stroll with Ellen Page and Samantha Thomas and a giant, gorgeous platter of macaroni and cheese.
Boob(s On Your) Tube: “Transparent” Is Back and Lucy Lawless is Lesbian-ing Again
Amazon releases Transparent early, Lucy Lawless is lesbian-ing again, Carmilla bids adieu to season zero, and Pippy and TMI almost break up on Rosewood.
“Jessica Jones” Is An Awesomely, Aggressively Feminist Superhero Series
Jessica Jones is not a perfect television show, but it is a perfect punch in the face to the reasons the art of superhero storytelling has mutated into one of the most sexist industries in America.
Holigay Gift Guide: Gifts that Give Back to a Good Cause
Looking for the gift that says, “I care about you and also the world!” or “I’m a slightly better social justice activist than you!”? We’ve got you covered.
The A+ Bee Issue 32: That’s Her
This issue has it all — a winter themed Eye Spy, queer cheer, straddlers meeting up and being cute, the continuing gaydventure, and yet another Tarot for the Fortnight.
Satellite of Love: Queer Horoscopes for December 2015
All in all, there’s some big feelings to sort through this month. Keep tapping into what helps you feel held in the firelight and not out in the cold — and keep an eye out for anyone who’s likely to feel left out.
US Marine Found Guilty in Jennifer Laude’s Death but Not of Murder, Given Short Sentence
Joseph Scott Pemberton was convicted for the death of transgender woman Jennifer Laude, the New York Times uses the gender-neutral honorific Mx., Canada welcomes LGBT Syrian refugees and more news!
Holigay Gift Guide 2015: Super Cute Stuff Made by Female Indie Artists
By supporting an artist, you can buy your friends or family something they’re guaranteed not to have seen before. When they ask you where you got it, just wink and say “I know a gal.”
Drawn to Comics: DC Comics Bombshells Brings Queer Women-Led History
Don’t let its historical setting fool you; DC Comics Bombshells is giving us a preview of what the future can be for female characters’ roles in superhero comics.
Helping You Help Yourself #17
Picking locks, cleaning dishwashers, getting your packages delivered by Christmas, pretending to be a mermaid, backing up your computer and more tips for your one wild and precious life.
Autostraddle’s Ultimate Holigay Gift Guide 2015: What We Really, Really Want This Year
Stumped on what to get your queer BFF? Trying in a last-ditch attempt to bulk up your own list? Looking for inspiration for the perfect gift for your loved ones? We’re bound to have something in common with you or someone you like, so get in here and check out our wish lists!