sexual politics

politics

reproductive health

first person

I’m Trans, I’m Trying to Get Pregnant and I’m More Pro-Choice Than Ever

Roe v. Wade has been overturned, today, as I lie here praying that I’m pregnant. And I have never been more pro-choice than I am in this moment.

R/B Mertz —

Jul 8, 2022

bisexuality

interview

politics + activism

“The Alternative Is Awful”: Sexual Justice Pioneer Carol Queen on Why Sexual Justice Needs to Evolve

“Sexual justice has to adapt. The alternative is awful.”

Creatrix Tiara —

Dec 27, 2017

feelings atrium

sexism

money + work

Harvey Weinsteins Everywhere: Let’s Talk About Workplace Sexual Harassment

This is a feelings atrium to talk about our own experiences with workplace sexual harassment and predatory bosses and all the stuff that comes up for us when stories like…

Riese —

Oct 11, 2017

feminism

local politics

health

What Planned Parenthood Means to LGBT Women: The Roundtable

Autostraddle and A-Camp staff and family members are here to talk about what PP means to us as LGBT folks, and why we need it to be around for a…

Carmen —

Oct 14, 2015

amber rose

feminism

politics + activism

PHOTOS: Amber Rose’s Feminism is For Women Who Have “Been Through Sh*t” and I’m Here For It

Amber Rose’s Slutwalk truly embraced and celebrated the duality of women’s lives in the modern world, and it was a radically inclusive event — one with an explicit policy against…

Carmen —

Oct 6, 2015

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

Meet the Reproductive Rights Group Pushing the Movement Even Further Left

Reproaction was borne out of a simple observation: the pro-choice movement is losing in America.

Carmen —

Aug 20, 2015

criminal justice reform

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Communities, Not Police, Are Our Best Bet for Ending LGBTQ Domestic Violence

Victims/survivors in general are expected to seek help from law enforcement to escape from abusive relationships, but the police are sometimes the most dangerous and threatening forces in the lives…

Helen —

Jan 14, 2015

AIDS

Daily Fix

politics + activism

FDA To Consider Adjusting Restrictions on Gay Blood Donors

A change to FDA policy matters not just because it is based on sound science and will potentially increase blood donations — it would be a powerful and tangible step…

Adrian —

Dec 1, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

gay rights

politics + activism

Slowly but Surely, Gay Conversion Therapy Is Coming Out of Mental Health Practices

Lawmakers across the United States are working to eliminate therapies from mental health practices that seek to “cure” homosexuality.

Helen —

Sep 23, 2014

Daily Fix

feminism

politics + activism

Virginity “Tests” for Brazilian Exams Defy Human Rights and Sex Ed

In some Brazilian states, a gynecological test is required to prove you’re fit for a job.

Helen —

Aug 26, 2014

Daily Fix

planned parenthood

politics + activism

Supreme Court Rules “Free Speech” More Important Than Safe Access to Abortions, Healthcare

The Supreme Court has cast out a Massachusetts law that created a 35-foot protest-free zone around abortion clinics, citing freedom of speech rights for the protesters.

Kaitlyn —

Jun 26, 2014

ex-gay movement

gay marriage

politics + activism

10 LGBT Women Kicking Ass in Politics Worldwide

Queer women work in politics around the world. Here are 10 who were the first out women to hold their particular seat, and just a few of the cool things…

Kaitlyn —

Apr 16, 2014