this is the future

DADT

Daily Fix

politics + activism

SENATE REPEALS DONT ASK DONT TELL ALL CAPS

WE WON A THING

Riese —

Dec 18, 2010

Adam Lambert

because we got high

music

Excuse Adam Lambert While He Kisses the Sky (and, more importantly, This Guy)

Remember that time you got high and watched Adam Lambert’s E! True Hollywood story and had a lot of feelings about gender, boy-on-boy onstage kissing, the history of counterculture/glam rock,…

Riese —

Nov 29, 2010

Daily Fix

gay bullying

tv show recaps

Furt, A Very Special Episode of Glee: Straight Jocks Defend Gay Boy, Attract Hot Cheerleaders

Hey remember that time Glee totally pulled a Very Special Episode and it totally promoted the Gay Agenda? That was awesome. It was called “Furt,” I don’t know why though.

Riese —

Nov 24, 2010

Daily Fix

gay bullying

pop culture fix

Perez Hilton Vows to Stop Bullying, Change His Ways: We Win a Thing!

Remember that time Autostraddle asked Perez Hilton to stop being a bully and be the change he wishes to see in the world? And then he went on Ellen’s show…

Riese —

Oct 13, 2010

butch/femme

female masculinity

gender

Superstars of Butch Voices LA 2010: Nine or Ten We’d Like to “Know” For Sure

Butch Voices is this super awesome conference happening in LA this weekend, and Autostraddle thinks you should go. It’s all about unifying and discussing all the various rainbow of butch…

Riese —

Oct 7, 2010

alsoalsoalso

elliot page

pop culture fix

Books, Lady Gaga, Ellen Page and Rachel Bilson Are The Lesbian Future

The future will come bearing many new lesbian books that will be warmly received by the mainstream, as well as college classes on Lady Gaga, new Ellen Page comedies, Ellen…

Rachel —

Sep 12, 2010

greatest hits

personal essay

community

I Don’t Care About The Future

Hey did you hear that Lady Gaga is thinking about possibly considering maybe ordering the chicken over the fish? No? Because I did! And guess what: ignoring this bullshit is…

Riese —

Aug 9, 2010

this is the future

queer fashion

Dressing for the Future

Becky started her 4th of July out early with a koolaid and vodka pitcher drink and is now regretting it immensely. Anyway, here’s some clothes to look at while you’re…

Becky —

Jul 7, 2010

Audiostraddle

hip-hop

music

Lesbian Hip-Hop Duo Kin4Life: The Audiostraddle Interview

In the lead up to their performance at Go Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Nightlife Awards, New York Hip Hop duo Kin4Life speak with Audiostraddle’s newest music writer Glennisha about their love…

Glennisha —

Apr 19, 2010

Daily Fix

janelle monae

music

Janelle Monáe Covers Honey Mag, is Androgynous, Loves Androids

Janelle Monae is next up to be the Next Best Thing. In related news, it’s tough to be Ke$ha in a Lady Gaga world. Plus, Kristen Stewart looks like Kate…

Riese —

Apr 19, 2010

"personality cult"

greatest hits

straddleverse

State of the Autostraddle Union: A Letter from the Editor

In 2009 Autostraddle was born. Just in time for the apocalypse! In this letter from the editor, you’ll find out what happened, what’s happening next, and how special everyone is.

Riese —

Jan 12, 2010

event

greatest hits

politics + activism

National LGBTQ Equality March Stimulates a New Generation: Interviews & Video

Our final thoughts on the National Equality March: Katrina reports and recaps the entire day, including her interview with Cynthia Nixon. Riese presents Autostraddle’s NEM VIDEO, with appearances by Haviland,…

phoenix —

Oct 16, 2009