queer geography

community

here/queer

book features

Where Are the Welcome Signs? Finding Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Community in Unexpected Places

Why is it sometimes hardest to find other queer individuals in places where they seem to be everywhere? The new book, “How Places Make Us,” takes us into the lives…

Japonica Brown-Saracino —

Aug 20, 2018

gay population

gay statistics

society + culture

Where Do Lesbians Live? New Gallup Numbers Add More Numbers To Pile Of Confusing Numbers

In which I dive into piles of mostly-confusing data to figure out where the girls are in a country where gayborhoods tend to be filled with boys.

Riese —

Mar 31, 2015

Daily Fix

gay population

politics + activism

New Gallup Poll Answers the Question “How Gay Is Your State?”

Gallup found out for you! Hint: not very.

Cara —

Feb 21, 2013

epic

here/queer

book lists

28 Books About Gay Geography That’ll Take You On Journeys Through Time and Place

If you like lesbian history as much as I do, then you’ll love all these books about queer life in various towns, states, cities and countries. Your input is welcome!

Riese —

Apr 15, 2012

epic

gay population

travel

The 21 Most Lesbianish Cities in the US: The Autostraddle Guide

We did our own highly scientific research to determine where in the country you’re most likely to meet other queer ladies, hang out with other queer ladies and admit that…

the team —

Jan 24, 2012

Daily Fix

gay population

community

The Gayest US City is Salt Lake City, Says “The Advocate,” Nobody Else

Another fabulous list of the country’s Gayest Cities is causing quite a stir! Let’s compare The Advocate’s rankings to the most Autostraddler-populated cities and get your take on it.

Riese —

Jan 11, 2012

Daily Fix

gay statistics

society + culture

There Goes The Neighborhood: Gay People Moving In, Increasing Your Property Value

In areas that support same-sex marriage, gay couples can increase neighbourhood property values. In areas that don’t, they can decrease them.

Ryan Yates —

Nov 9, 2011

Daily Fix

gay population

society + culture

The Divided States of Gaymerica: They Love You in Maine, Loathe You in Mississippi

The states are beginning to fall into four categories: Winners, Up-and-Comers, Wild Cards and Longshots. We discuss the Evangelical root of this disparity and what it means for homogays living…

Riese —

Oct 12, 2011

Daily Fix

gay families

society + culture

Gay People Suddenly Everywhere According To Census Data

“Middle America is safer and more welcoming for gay people than ever before, which is good, because it’s most of America.”

Rachel —

Aug 26, 2011

gay statistics

queer geography

community

Where the Gays Are

Michele’s Team Pick: The US Census found out where the gay couples are living in which neighborhoods in the big gay city.

M.J. —

Jul 19, 2011

Daily Fix

gay population

politics + activism

Top Cities for Gay Couples Are in States That Are Nice to Gay People, Who Knew?

According to Census Survey Data from 2005-2009, the top 10 cities with the highest number of gay unmarried couples are also in states that allow gay marriage or domestic partnerships.…

Ryan Yates —

Apr 23, 2011

Daily Fix

gay population

travel

Advocate Ranks Gayest US Cities , F*cks Up, Excludes NYC & LA, Upsets the Internet

US Cities that are gayer than New York City, Los Angeles, Provincetown, and about 50 other gay cities include “Vancouver, Washington,” Orlando and Pittsburgh!

Riese —

Jan 13, 2011