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Autostraddle’s Future Is Your Future, So Let’s Make Plans?

Instead of preparing for doom, I can’t help myself from planning for the utmost beauty and enjoyment, for pleasure and laughter, for sharing stories and connections, regardless of whatever else…

Kamala Puligandla —

Apr 20, 2020

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Thank you! 16 Days, $103,871 raised, 328 new A+ members, and a $50,000 stretch goal?!?

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You Are THE BEST and Raised $100k; Now We’re Shooting for $50k More!

You ALL came together to get us to $100,000 and we believe you can get us to $50,000 more. 79% of the donations that made $100,000 possible were $50 or…

Nico —

Apr 16, 2020

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Ensure Autostraddle’s Future: Announcing Our Spring 2020 Fundraiser & $23,000 Match Gift!

In a time when digital resources and connection are more vital than ever — including workplaces that employ LGBTQ people sustainably — Autostraddle wants to not only keep our lights…

The Editors —

Apr 1, 2020

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We’re Celebrating our 180 New A+ Members With a Merch Giveaway – Today Only!

To honor and to uplift everyone who contributes so that Autostraddle can still be here, we are hosting a merch giveaway today, March 16th!

The Editors —

Mar 16, 2020

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Wow Happy Birthday to Us: Here’s How Our A+ Birthday Membership Drive Went!

Yesterday’s Advice-a-Thon was beautiful!!! A+ Members got advice on friendship, family, dating, peoples’ jobs and work, gay weddings, just navigating queer life — we are receiving word from our correspondents…

Rachel —

Mar 10, 2020

'zines/magazines

black history month

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Black, Queer, and Here Without Apology: The History of BLK and Black Lace Magazines

When BLK first published, it was a 16 page black-and-white newsletter with a circulation of roughly 5,000. By the time it ended its publication it had grown into a 40…

Carmen Phillips —

Feb 13, 2020

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Grindr-Backed LGBT Publication “INTO” Forced To Grind to a Halt

On Tuesday, Grindr-backed LGBT publication “Into” initiated, without warning, mass layoffs, effectively shuttering the site in … wait for it… A PIVOT TO VIDEO.

Rachel —

Jan 16, 2019

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