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What a rare court victory means for queer and trans people in Poland
Dispatch

What a rare court victory means for queer and trans people in Poland

Activists with Atlas of Hate document Polish jurisdictions declaring themselves “LGBT-free zones”

By Francesca Capoccia
Tegan and Sara discovered twins on TikTok to play them in a new TV series
TV & Film

Tegan and Sara discovered twins on TikTok to play them in a new TV series

Railey and Seazynn Gilliland will star in the adaptation of Tegan and Sara’s memoir “High School”

By Mel Woods
Twitch is threatening to take legal action to stop anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate raids on its platform
Hate Watch

Twitch is threatening to take legal action to stop anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate raids on its platform

Marginalized streamers have been speaking out about harassment for months

By V.S. Wells
U.K. court blocks same-sex couples from marrying in Bermuda and Cayman Islands
Justice

U.K. court blocks same-sex couples from marrying in Bermuda and Cayman Islands

Marriage equality struck down in the Caribbean islands after years of legal challenges

By Jordan Daniels
Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened
Books

Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened

Titles by and about LGBTQ2S+ young people are among the most banned books, especially in the U.S.

By Paul Gallant
Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia: What we know so far
Sports

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia: What we know so far

The WNBA player remains detained in Russia until at least May amid escalating world conflict

By Mel Woods
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Spicy erotica, crying Nazis and the Badass Trans Women of Comedy
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Spicy erotica, crying Nazis and the Badass Trans Women of Comedy

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning March 17

By S. Bear Bergman
Speed Date with CBC’s ‘Sort Of’ co-creator and star Bilal Baig
Speed Date

Speed Date with CBC’s ‘Sort Of’ co-creator and star Bilal Baig

“It’s not actually difficult to not focus on pain all the time”

By Lito Howse
“You are loved”: A national billboard campaign is sending messages of support to trans youth
Activism

“You are loved”: A national billboard campaign is sending messages of support to trans youth

The billboards will be on display in 15 U.S. states—and even more could be on the way

By Nico Lang
Trans Americans are suing to overturn this state’s discriminatory birth certficate policy
Activism

Trans Americans are suing to overturn this state’s discriminatory birth certficate policy

Oklahoma is one of three states that does not allow trans people to correct the gender marker on their birth certificates

By Oliver Haug
‘Grooming’ narratives return to the forefront of anti-LGBTQ2S+ campaigns
Politics

‘Grooming’ narratives return to the forefront of anti-LGBTQ2S+ campaigns

OPINION: Sadly, the nefarious tropes of the 1970s and ’80s never actually went away

By Zack Ford
R&B singer Lendryx’s journey to authenticity
Playlist Q

R&B singer Lendryx’s journey to authenticity

After coming out as bisexual in 2019, the singer-songwriter just wants to make music that feels real

By Daria Lynn Cottingham
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The uphill climb to queerify Bollywood
TV & Film

The uphill climb to queerify Bollywood

ANALYSIS: While Bollywood’s queer offerings have expanded, the Hindi film industry still has work to do

By Anmol Arora
This gay dating app is helping LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees and their families find shelter
Activism

This gay dating app is helping LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees and their families find shelter

More than 3,000 Romeo users have offered a place to stay for LGBTQ+ Ukrainians fleeing violence

By Nico Lang
‘Healthcare is not abuse’: More than 200 activists protest Texas’ attacks on trans youth
Activism

‘Healthcare is not abuse’: More than 200 activists protest Texas’ attacks on trans youth

A Texas court halted all “child abuse” investigations into families that affirm trans youth in a Friday ruling

By Yvonne Marquez
Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!
The Buzz

Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!

A new report suggests that the musician and whistleblower are “U-Hauling”

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 10 power ranking: Forecasting the LaLaPaRuZa
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 10 power ranking: Forecasting the LaLaPaRuZa

How will the queens fare in a lip sync battle for survival?

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Six in 10 Americans oppose Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, according to new poll
Politics

Six in 10 Americans oppose Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, according to new poll

While LGBTQ2S+ Americans overwhelmingly opposed limiting classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity

By Nico Lang
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