state of the union

barack obama

obama administration

politics + activism

President Obama’s Last State of the Union Calls for Cooperation, but Not Compromise

In his last State of the Union ever, Obama reaches across the aisle but isn’t interested in backing down on any of what he’s worked for during his presidency.

Rachel —

Jan 13, 2016

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

State of the Union 2015: Instagram, LGBT Shoutout, and a Dysfunctional Tight-Knit Family

“Last night President Obama addressed the nation on a number of pressing issues ranging from Instagram to middle-class economics to the fact that climate change exists.”

Rachel —

Jan 21, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

barack obama

politics + activism

Obama’s State Of The Union Respects Women, Wants You To Have More Money

If all goes according to his plan (and it very well may not) this will be a year of leaps and bounds for many of the Americans who felt left…

Kaitlyn —

Jan 29, 2014

"personality cult"

greatest hits

community

State of the Autostraddle Union #3: A Letter From Your Editor

What the hell is going on around here.

Riese —

Jan 16, 2014

barack obama

obama

politics + activism

State of the Union Recap: Here’s What Hope & Change Look Like in Obama’s Second Term

Didn’t watch the State of the Union? That’s okay, we did.

Rachel —

Feb 13, 2013

"personality cult"

behind the scenes

community

State of the Autostraddle Union #2

Well, here we are!

Riese —

Feb 13, 2012

"personality cult"

autostraddle fundraising

straddleverse

We Need Help

Autostraddle needs: 1. money, 2. people who know how to get more money. Businessey addy type people. Details inside.

the team —

Apr 16, 2011

canada

greatest hits

politics + activism

State of the Union Liveblog from a Stoned Gay Foreigner

Wanna watch the State of the Union with a stoned Canadian? What’s a liveblog?

bcw —

Jan 25, 2011