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astraea lesbian foundation for justice

politics + activism

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice Is Crushing it in 2018

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice has been doing incredible work for 40 years — here’s a little bit about that, and also about the Fueling the Frontlines gala I attended…

Riese —

Dec 6, 2018

astraea lesbian foundation for justice

tegan and sara

politics + activism

Talking the Lesbian Philanthropist Agenda with Program Officer Kristen Plumberg of the Tegan and Sara Foundation

An insider interview with the Tegan and Sara Foundation lead, working a CON X Show and generally loving everything these twins do.

Shelly Simon —

Nov 1, 2017

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jeanne cordova

community

Thank You Jeanne Córdova, Love Autostraddle Dot Com

We’re closing out LGBT History Month with Jeanne Córdova — a legendary publisher and activist who died last year and included Autostraddle as one of many beneficiaries of her estate, which…

Riese —

Oct 31, 2017

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link roundup

society + culture

Sunday Funday is Wearing Rainbow Chucks to the Frontline Awards

U.S. national soccer is sporting rainbow letters for pride, super gay sneakers from Nike and Converse if that’s your thing, self-care according to the laaaadies, Astrea’s Fueling the Frontlines Award…

KaeLyn —

May 28, 2017

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event

geekery

First Ever “Lesbians Who Tech” Summit Proves That Nerdy Ladies Get Shit Done

The Lesbians Who Tech Summit was awesome, is a way to combat sexism and also meet adorable nerdy gays.

A.E. Osworth —

Mar 12, 2014

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gay suicide

christmas

LGBTQ Charity List for 2014: Your Guide to Giving Back

‘Tis the season to give back, so consider Autostraddle your Queer Charity Matchmaker. We’ve put together a list of some of the best North American charities whose missions focus on…

Kate —

Dec 23, 2013

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event

the scene

You Should Go: Writeous! Celebrates the Lesbian Writer’s Fund at NYC’s Greene Space

Stick to your plan to get more involved in your community this year and join your fellow queers for an evening of readings, performances, and music celebrating Astraea’s Lesbian Writer’s…

Jamie J. Hagen —

Jan 9, 2013

astraea lesbian foundation for justice

feminism

lgbt history

Astraea, A Lesbian Foundation for Justice: The Autostraddle Interview

“I know that there are many groups who we fund that if we didn’t they simply wouldn’t exist, they would close. There is dire need for the resources we provide.”

Jamie J. Hagen —

Dec 24, 2012

astraea lesbian foundation for justice

Daily Fix

politics + activism

United Nations Issues First Report On LGBT Human Rights, Says We Should Probably Have Some

“All people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons, are entitled to enjoy the protections provided for by international human rights law.”

Jamie J. Hagen —

Dec 20, 2011