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greatest hits

tv reviews

‘Twenties’ is Everything We’ve Been Asking For in a Television Show

The studios are trying to pass on a pilot by a queer woman of color about a queer woman of color and her friends. Surprise surprise. Watch ‘Twenties’ now to…

Brittani —

Aug 14, 2013

"personality cult"

behind the scenes

community

Meet Autostraddle’s Brand New Associate Editors!

Laura’s going to Law School so she won’t be Associate Editing anymore — let’s reflect upon Laura’s awesomeness and welcome our TWO brand new Associate Editors to The Team!

Riese —

Aug 14, 2013

amendment one

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politics + activism

North Carolina’s “Moral Mondays” Are Moving Forward to Protest a Backwards Government

As Moral Monday grows, their initial impetus—the universality of the struggle for justice—remains steadfast. As NC NAACP President Rev. William Barber chants (and everyone repeats) at the demonstrations, “Forward Together,…

Hannah Allison —

Aug 13, 2013

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education

politics + activism

California Becomes First To Pass Law Requiring Trans* Students Treated Equally, Because Humanity

In a major victory for transgender youth, California passes law giving trans* students equal protection, opportunities and access in public schools.

Mey —

Aug 12, 2013

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people of color

politics + activism

At Last, NYC’s “Stop And Frisk” Policy Ruled Unconstitutional

“Many police practices may be useful for fighting crime — preventive detention or coerced confessions, for example — but because they are unconstitutional they cannot be used, no matter how…

Kaitlyn —

Aug 12, 2013

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LGBT history

politics + activism

Gay Liberation Front Manifesto: Still Revolutionary 30 Years Later

Thirty years later the “Gay Liberation Front Manifesto” goals remain revolutionary. The same can be said about “Sexo y Revolución.”

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Aug 12, 2013

college

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politics + activism

Know Your IX Wants Sexual Assault Survivors to Know They Deserve Better From Their Schools

“Most of us just didn’t know. We didn’t realize that we were guaranteed these rights, so we just went along with it.”

Kaitlyn —

Aug 12, 2013

children's books

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geekery

Archie Comics Gets Its First Gay Kiss, Takes On One Million Moms

Which isn’t a big deal, but also totally is.

Kristen —

Aug 10, 2013

barack obama

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politics + activism

Sally Ride And Bayard Rustin To Be Posthumously Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Obama has released the names of sixteen recipients to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on its 50th anniversary.

Hansen —

Aug 9, 2013

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immigrant

politics + activism

Dream 9 Released From Immigration Detention on Parole, Await Asylum Hearing While They Make History

Immigration officers found that the nine had “credible fear of persecution or torture in their birth country” of Mexico, and therefore could not be removed from the US.

Rachel —

Aug 8, 2013

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ex-gay movement

politics + activism

Only 10 People Show Up to National Ex-Gay Pride Events, “Ex-Gay Pride Month” Officially A Flop

In the most recent sign that the ex-gay movement is dying, an attempted “Ex-Gay Pride Month” was a massive flop after only 10 people showed up in Washington, DC.

Mey —

Aug 8, 2013

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homophobia

music

Mexican Rock Band Molotov Fails To Update Homophobic Song, Won’t Be Winning Any Ally Prizes

Mexican rock band Molotov announced they would be dropping the word maricón from their song “Puto” during their Jagermeister US tour. But it’s hard to believe this move was about…

Araguaney R. Da Silva —

Aug 7, 2013