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A Queer History of the Muppets

From Kermit’s drag persona Kermeena to nonbinary icon Gonzo, The Muppets have always been queer on-screen and among their fans.

Emma Cieslik —

Jul 7, 2025

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personality quiz

quizzes

Quiz: Which Muppet Are You?

As a wise person has probably said, “all muppets are a little bit gay.” So it’s pretty important that we figure out once and for all which muppet you are!

Riese —

Sep 17, 2023

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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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13 Days of A+

the cover of Kamala's novel, Zigzags. the cover is a graphic that features two queer women lounging beside Lake Michigan as the sun sets into the purple water. in the right upper corner is the A+ symbol with a 7 highlighted for the 13 days of A+

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A Scene & Notes From Kamala’s Novel Zigzags

I’m sharing part of a scene from the book that captures the essence of why I love to write fiction: so I can write the fantasy dates with girls I…

Kamala Puligandla —

Dec 19, 2020

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We Say Goodbye To Kamala As Our Editor-In-Chief And Look Ahead To 2021

Kamala has made the decision to leave Autostraddle to pursue other opportunities. We’re proud of the work that we’ve started together, and look forward to continue building our vision in…

The Editors —

Dec 10, 2020

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Welcome Our New Trans Subject Editor, Xoai Pham!

Xin chào! My name is Xoai Pham. I’m the new Trans Subject Editor at Autostraddle.

xoai pham —

Apr 29, 2020

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Meet Autostraddle’s Newest Writers!

Come on in and meet the new kids! Who are actually all adults!

the team —

Jan 21, 2020

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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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pop culture fix

Pop Culture Fix: The Gay Bert and Ernie Story Is Missing the Point of the Interview That Started It and Other Illuminating Journeys

A closer look at the Bert & Ernie kerfuffle, Cher’s incredibly queer new music video, Amandla Stenberg covers Seventeen Magazine, Alyson Stoner talks to Into about her sexuality, Desiree Akhavan’s…

Riese —

Sep 19, 2018

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Meet Autostraddle’s Newest Staff Writers!

You’ve read their writing so now let’s officially meet them!

the team —

Jun 8, 2016