interview

interview

lesbian webseries

gender

“Her Story” Stars Wanna Tell Real Trans Love Stories

Talking with three of the stars of trans-created webseries Her Story about love, representation, staffing a set with trans women and so much more.

Mey —

Sep 8, 2015

interview

Queer History

politics + activism

Anonymous Activists Just Painted The Stonewall Statues Brown For Miss Major

“What we did was rectification, not vandalism. Those statues are bronze (brown) underneath the layer of white paint -— the symbolism behind that is infuriating.”

Adrian —

Aug 18, 2015

greatest hits

interview

movie features

How Dare They Do This Again: Stonewall Veteran Miss Major on the “Stonewall” Movie

“These people need to be acknowledged for the role they played. And that they existed! It’s so important that they at least realized that Marsha and Sylvia existed and that…

Mey —

Aug 10, 2015

giveaway

interview

geekery

(Updated: We Have Winners!) And Now For Another Fabulous Lesbians Who Tech Summit Giveaway: Hello, Berlin!

A chat with Leanne Pittsford of Lesbians Who Tech where we give five tickets to the Berlin Summit to five random Autostraddle commenters! FOR FREE! GET IN HERE!

A.E. Osworth —

Aug 5, 2015

autostraddle book club

interview

book features

Autostraddle Book Club #8: Let’s Talk About “The Argonauts,” Also Here’s An Interview With Maggie Nelson!

This book is jam packed with awesome. Unsurprisingly, so is Maggie Nelson.

A.E. Osworth —

Jul 29, 2015

fools journey

interview

astrology, tarot & witchcraft

Fool’s Journey: Poet Leah Horlick Explores Trauma, Healing and Transformation Through Tarot Symbolism

Poet Leah Horlick’s book of poems For Your Own Good uses the symbolic language of the tarot as a vehicle to express some of the most traumatic experiences of her…

Beth —

Jul 29, 2015

#blacklivesmatter

feminism

community

Rebel Girls: 20 Autostraddle Community Members Who Are Changing the World

Documentary films. Policy initiatives. Direct action. These 20 activists are doing it all to save the world — and they’re Autostraddle readers just like you!

Carmen —

Jul 11, 2015

Button and Bly's Travel Show

interview

music

VIDEO: Button and Bly’s Travel Show Interviews Swedish Lesbian Singer Beatrice Eli

Despite (or maybe because of) her lesbianism and shocking lyrics, she’s smashing into mainstream media and not giving any fucks. You will love her. You are welcome in advance for…

Button and Bly —

Jul 10, 2015

anime

comics/graphic novels

geekery

Drawn to Comics: Interview with Power Up Writer Kate Leth!

“When we see women in armor, or in suits, we think of them as strong and powerful. When we see men in a dress, it’s somehow demeaning. I don’t agree…

Mey —

Jul 7, 2015

feminism

interview

lgbt history

Ela Darling and Sovereign Syre Want to Teach You About the Boss Bitches of History

Ela Darling and Sovereign Syre might not be who you’d expected to be at the helm of the new, totally feminist, herstorical web series “Boss Bitches of History.” But together,…

Carmen —

Jun 30, 2015

#blacklivesmatter

cece mcdonald

movie features

“Out In The Night,” the Story of Four Black Lesbians Convicted for Self Defense, Premieres on PBS and Logo Tonight

“I know that our story is the story of so many others, and I want those people to know that they’re not alone, and that they do have the right…

Maddie —

Jun 22, 2015

camp autostraddle

comics/graphic novels

geekery

Drawn to Comics: Talking Comics With A-Camp 2015 Special Guest Jasika Nicole

“Reading ‘Fun Home’ was like someone turning on the lights for me. I immediately bought a book called ‘How To Make Comics’, went to (the now defunct) Pearl Paints and…

Mey —

Jun 2, 2015