I’m proud of who I am and what I’ve accomplished. Being transsexual does not diminish my value as a person. Fuck you, and the things you say, for making me feel like it does.
Leelah was in crisis. The message that (maybe) it would get better literally did nothing to save her. Just as it is unlikely to save any trans girl currently struggling with the same problems.
In one way, it is incredible that something like this didn’t exist before. In another way, it is all too regrettable that something like this is so dearly needed.
Maddie and her fellow ‘straddlers made cards for queer and trans prisoners at their holigay party! #HappyHoligays
It’s not too late to take the dive and decide to host an Autostraddle Holigay Party! Be the #HappyHoligays you wish to see in the world.
The world is beginning to see us as we have seen ourselves.
Queer and trans people of color have been on the front line of Ferguson protests around the world. In our latest post from the speakeasy, they share their stories.
Sunday Funday’s Coming Out Rap is Fifty Shades of Gay
Hello, genderless gingerbread cookies! I’m on vacation with my lady and my puppy, so what I’m saying is all is right in the world no matter what. And I’ve got the news to prove it!
8-Year-Old Trans Boy Has Serious Rap Game8-year-old Alex told his coming out story at queer summer camp, but his rhyme speaks for itself.
Ohio Supreme…
A Thank You Letter From One Trans Woman To The Others in My Life
Dear trans sisters and mothers and abuelas and aunties and daughters and nieces and cousins,
Thank you for everything.
You are my life. You are my reason for being alive. Like, literally, when I was a young, closeted trans girl, and I became a part of the disturbing statistic that is 41% of trans people who attempt suicide, it was all of you who helped me get through. I saw you and I knew there…
Michigan Same-Sex Couples Get a Court Win, But State Legislature Wants to Leave Trans People Behind
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It’s been a week of mixed feelings for the Michigan LGBTQ community. Yesterday, a federal judge struck down a Michigan law that banned municipalities and public schools from providing health benefits to domestic partners of employees. Meanwhile, the state legislature is finally looking to amend Michigan’s civil rights bill, but there’s a push to…
Coming Out to Your Friends: The Autostraddle Roundtable
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One of the most quintessential moments of queer life is the act of coming out. It’s such a life-changing event that we have entire day devoted to celebrating itevery year. While the coming out process and experience is different for just about everyone, the actual act of coming out is often a unifying concept for the LGBT community. At almost any queer event, you’ll…
Laverne Cox, Pussy Riot, This Baby Otter, and the Rest of Us Are Family This Sunday Funday
Happy Sunday Funday, well-cut slices of pumpkin pie! It’s been a hard week, and I know we’re all tired of talking about the election, so here’s a bunch of warm and fuzzy news about LGBTQ folks around the world to make it all better.
#WeAreFamily2014 Is About Celebrating Your Big Gay FamilyDesign*Sponge creator and Queer Crafter In Charge Grace Bonney wants everyone to head over to Instagram this…
