interview Archives

fullscreen

greatest hits

In Conversation With Sarah Schulman: “They’re Being Taught That Control Is Freedom”

“This wholesale group exclusion of a person based on an accusation that they are somehow dangerous without any opportunity for that person to describe why they think this charge is…

Riese —

Jun 9, 2017

disability

interview

A couple standing with their arms around each other, both smiling — one at her partner, one at the camera. They are wearing matching short-sleeved button down shirts, patterned with outlines of planets, rocket ships, and stars.

relationships

Queer Crip Love Fest: More Seen Than I’ve Ever Felt

An A-Camp love story to help ease your comedown!

Carrie —

May 25, 2017

interview

oakland

politics + activism

Here’s How Queer and Trans People of Color Are Resisting Gentrification and Displacement

Lots of people are talking about gentrification, but who’s actually doing something about it? Queer and trans people of color, of course. In Oakland and Seattle, QTPOC are creating visionary…

Neesha Powell-Twagirumukiza —

May 16, 2017

fullscreen

interview

comedy

10 Stupid Questions With 10 Hilarious Queer Women, Part 2

Would you rather be drowned in Jello or suffocated by cheesecake?

Kai —

May 12, 2017

fullscreen

interview

comedy

10 Stupid Questions With 10 Hilarious Queer Women, Part 1

These comedians’ answers will surprise you, and you definitely can’t find any of this stuff on Google.

Kai —

May 10, 2017

'zines/magazines

femmes

cover of sex etc zine, repeating "sex etc" in block black typography on a white background

book features

“Sex Etc” Is Changing The Conversation Around Femme Sexuality

“One way we can change the narratives around our sexuality and our erotic bodies is by taking up space as sexual beings and celebrating other women and femmes doing the…

Ryan Yates —

Apr 11, 2017

batwoman

Drawn to Comics

geekery

Drawn to Comics: Marguerite Bennett Talks Batwoman, Representation and the Importance of Fallible Queer Heroes

I talked with Bennett about what it’s like being the first woman and the first openly queer woman to write a Batwoman solo title, what she hopes to bring to…

Mey —

Apr 11, 2017

brittani nichols

carly usdin

movie features

You Can Buy “Suicide Kale!” Right After You Read This Interview with the Cast & Creators

I caught up with the cast & creators of the award-winning instant classic queer movie “Suicide Kale” to talk about making a first movie that blew everyone away, what they’re…

Heather Hogan —

Mar 24, 2017

carmilla

Elise Bauman

movie features

Carmilla’s Natasha Negovanlis And Elise Bauman Are Making The Queer Art They Want To See In The World: The Autostraddle Interview

“I think just listening to people’s experiences has made me so much more aware. Queer representation was always something that was important to me, but I don’t think I was…

Karly —

Mar 13, 2017

interview

malinda lo

book features

EXCLUSIVE: Malinda Lo’s Creepy New Book Cover + Delightful Q&A

“There’s a certain kind of girl you never really see — even when she’s right in front of you. Some of those invisible girls are watching you as carefully as…

Heather Hogan —

Mar 9, 2017

america chavez

comics/graphic novels

geekery

Gabby Rivera on Bringing Her Queer Brown Weirdo Self to Marvel’s America

“I’m a queer brown weirdo and I love every short inch of myself. I’m bringing all that round, brown, goodness to this story. All the things that make me laugh…

Mey —

Mar 3, 2017

day in the life

interview

visual art

Day in the Life: In the Studio With Artist Madam Muse

“I use my art as a form of activism. I want my art to convey pride and courage, fearlessness through bold color. Creatively, this IS the time for artists to…

Molly —

Feb 28, 2017