LGBT youth

politics + activism

The Movement to Save Sarah Proves “Praying Away the Gay” Still a Real Danger

How her extended family is trying to save Sarah from a Christian “pray away the gay” camp, new ads in NY affirming trans people’s bathroom rights, a lesbian chef attacked…

Rachel —

Jun 9, 2016

parenting & family

Team Pick: “Queer Kid Stuff” Brings Fun LGBTQ Videos to Preschool Children

Lindsay Amer is the cool Queer Big Sister you wish you had when you were a wee tot and she’s changing the landscape of kid-friendly content for ages 3-7.

KaeLyn —

May 25, 2016

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: Lesbian Kicked Out of Prom for Wearing a Tux and Other Wait, What the F*ck?

Are your parents spies? Also: coincidences, lots of important women who changed the dang universe, Kesha, embryos, Kristen Stewart’s makeup situation can be yours, genderqueer and pregnant, skydiving quidditch and…

Laneia —

May 9, 2016

politics + activism

LGBT Youth Get New GSA Name and Tagline; LGBT Elders Get Left Out of Key Legislation

The GSA is now more inclusive of all genders and sexualities but the Older Americans Act isn’t inclusive of LGBT elders; Islan Nettles’ killer will go to prison for 12…

Rachel —

Apr 21, 2016

geekery

Drawn to Comics: Lumberjanes Has Cute Selkies, Scary Whirlpools and Gay Kisses!

When Lumberjanes is at its best, like in these issues, it’s not only one of the best queer comic books out there, but it’s also one of the best fantasy…

Mey —

Mar 22, 2016

geekery

Drawn to Comics Exclusive: We Talk to Katie O’Neill About Oni Press’s Book Release of <em>Princess Princess</em>

I’ve loved princess stories ever since I was a little kid. However, being a fat, queer Latina, I often had a hard time seeing myself in these stories that I…

Mey —

Mar 15, 2016

politics + activism

Conservatives Are Out of Control with Rampant Anti-Trans Legislation

There’s more anti-trans legislation this year like never before a new report says, what happened with Hillary and Bernie in Nevada, a Yelp employee was fired after penning an open…

Yvonne —

Feb 23, 2016

politics + activism

U.S. Lesbian Couple Jailed in Kuwait For Drugs (But Actually For Being Gay)

A U.S. army veteran and her partner were sentenced to 20 years for an unfounded drug charge, what the hell is going on with the Supreme Court, a rundown of…

Yvonne —

Feb 16, 2016

lgbt book reviews

Read a F*cking Book: “(RE)Sisters” Knows That to Be Queer Is to Be Powerful

Through rule-breaking, more than one unauthorized hot air balloon flight, and a lot of other creative and brave attempts at escape, (RE)Sisters reveals truths about what we know, but may…

Maddie —

Feb 11, 2016

friendship

You Need Help: You Don’t Agree With Your Best Friend’s Advice

I think she’s being the most supportive—and she’s exactly what you want in a best friend, because she’s in your corner and she’s supporting you as a whole person. She’s…

A.E. Osworth —

Feb 1, 2016

geekery

Drawn to Comics: Catching Up With the Lumberjanes (and Mermaids)!

While I’ve been busy writing about the Autostraddle Comic Awards and what comics you should buy for the holidays, an entire Lumberjanes storyline happened!

Mey —

Dec 22, 2015

pop culture fix

Top 11 Times This Year Pop Culture Reminded Us Kids Are Queer and Trans Too

As long as queer kids are taking their own lives, as long as young lesbians are told that their crushes on other girls are just fleeting feelings that all straight…

Mey —

Dec 14, 2015