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Welcome Our New Sex & Dating Editor, Ro!

If you find sex & dating content on our website that speaks to you, then I’ll know I’ve done my job.

Ro White —

Aug 9, 2021

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What’s the Difference Between Farewell and Goodbye

This is a longwinded way of saying I’m stepping down from the role of managing editor I’ve had for the past few years, and from a full-time role at Autostraddle.…

Rachel —

Aug 6, 2021

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Welcome Our New Autostraddle Deputy Editor, Kamala Puligandla!

I just want a gay utopia, okay?

Kamala Puligandla —

Dec 18, 2019

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Please Welcome Our New Autostraddle Associate Editor, Dr. Carmen Phillips!

It’s Carmen’s first full day as your new Associate Editor! She didn’t want it to end without saying Hi to all of you!

Carmen Phillips —

Nov 19, 2018

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Hello, Goodbye: This Is Way Better Than a Lesbian Breakup Letter

After more than five years at Autostraddle, Yvonne is stepping down as senior editor. But before she goes, she wanted to take some time to reflect on her time here…

Yvonne —

Nov 6, 2018

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2017 By the Numbers: An A+ Members Exclusive

It’s that time again! Time to look back at the content that did good on social media, our income and expenses, and the other numbers that determined our sense of…

Riese —

Jan 10, 2018

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