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Health

Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done

In an interview with political columnist Dale Smith, Minister Marci Ien responded to some criticism of the new policy

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

Here are our picks of what’s new and streaming this month

Russia’s largest LGBTQ+ rights group has been shut down by the government

The decision comes after the Kremlin accused the Russian LGBT Network of violating its homophobic propaganda laws

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Oklahoma becomes first U.S. state to ban non-binary birth certificates

Meanwhile, Kansas could be poised to overturn its governor’s veto of an anti-trans sports ban

Canada becomes first country to release census data on trans and non-binary population

There are more than 100,000 trans and non-binary people living in Canada, but the data has limitations

Queer Culture Catch-Up

Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with the Indigo Girls and roller derby YA

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning April 28

By S. Bear Bergman

Music

Norma Tanega was a queer woman of colour who found success and laughter in the folk music world

A new book and compilation finally give the 1960s singer (and former lover of Dusty Springfield) the attention she deserves

How ‘Our Flag Means Death’ embraces fanfiction tropes

OPINION: The Taika Waititi-starring pirate comedy gives fans real queer emotional payoffs to silly set-ups

Speed Date with Montreal-based queer, alt-pop artist Maryze

The bilingual musician talks up her latest album “8”

This map is tracking America’s historic wave of anti-trans legislation

Trans Legislation Tracker is shedding light on the real-world consequences of these bills

Antarctica just had its first gay wedding

Stephen Carpenter and Eric Bourne became the first same-sex couple married in British Antarctic territory this past Sunday

Music

Sexy, campy, revolutionary and downright queer, brega provides the soundtrack to Brazil’s working class

But just what is it, exactly? Nicole Froio investigates this immensely popular musical genre

By Nicole Froio

Excerpt

Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?

In this excerpt from their new book, Laurence Fox challenges cishet norms in the current wave of dystopian novels

By Laurence Fox

Tennessee governor signs law punishing schools that support trans student athletes

Supporters of the legislation thought the state’s pre-existing anti-trans sports ban didn’t go far enough

Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free

A Brooklyn Public Library initiative is countering a new wave of censorship across the U.S.

By Yvonne Marquez

What does LGBTQ+ activism in Hungary look like now?

Orbán’s election victory built on homophobia marks a dangerous moment, but referendum “win” could signal future gains

By Riley Sparks

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale power ranking: At last, a champion

This is the beginning of the rest of our new reigning queen’s life

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Beanie Feldstein’s ‘Funny Girl’ arrives to mixed reviews

Plus, the buzz on “Fire Island,” Janelle Monáe and the latest lovable “Jeopardy!” champion

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