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new year's eve

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holigays

What Brought You Joy This Year?

This is a New Year’s Eve Roundtable and Open Thread Situation!

the team —

Dec 30, 2022

open thread

community

It’s a Friday Open Thread, but on a Thursday!

Today, in honor of our 13th birthday this month (!) and the extraordinary fundraiser Nicole is leading to keep us going (hopefully for 13 more years and then some!) we…

Vanessa —

Mar 17, 2022

holigay open thread

new year's eve

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community

Grounding Ourselves for 2021: A NYE Round Table & Open Thread

In a chaotic world, how will you show up for yourself and provide yourself with the consistency you need in the new year and beyond?

Vanessa —

Dec 31, 2020

hanukkah

holigay open thread

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community

Tale As Old As Time: Here Is Your Christmakwanzakah Open Thread!

I hope that however you decide to spend today you can grant yourself some grace and kindness — and that you pop in to hang out with us for a…

Vanessa —

Dec 24, 2020

holigay open thread

open thread

community

OPEN THREAD: What Are You Doing Today, Are You Okay?

Let’s be here together, apart — the safest way to show community care this year.

Vanessa —

Nov 26, 2020

2020 election

open thread

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news

US Election 2020 Open Thread: Hoo Boy, Here We Go!

Not sure what to do with your tired brain and nervous energy? We’re here to provide a communal space to feel less alone and to help process a bit among…

Rachel —

Nov 3, 2020

open thread

the speakeasy

community

What’s Stuck In Your Mind: An Open Thread for BIPOC Folks

What is the flavor of your grief? What has given you a boost, made your day, rubbed you all the wrong ways or is making you ask new questions? Black,…

Kamala Puligandla —

Jun 5, 2020

open thread

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What Are You Doing

Tell me.

Laneia —

Apr 15, 2020

open thread

tv feature

Ask Us Anything: What To Watch While Social Distancing, From Noted Queer Experts

Get some personalized recs from the Autostraddle TV Team! Right now! Just for you! LIVE! Because we love you!

The TV Team —

Mar 19, 2020

covid-19

open thread

food and drink

Ask Us Anything About Cooking While Social Distancing

Need help figuring out what to prioritize buying at the grocery store? Want to know what to make with what you already have? Get in here!! We’re answering all your…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya —

Mar 17, 2020

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