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9 queer films from last year to love (even if the Oscars didn’t)
TV & Film

9 queer films from last year to love (even if the Oscars didn’t)

“Barbie” this, “Oppenheimer” that—what about “Bottoms” and “All of Us Strangers”?

By Johnny Lin
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 5 power ranking: Bubbling under
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 5 power ranking: Bubbling under

The underdogs winning this week makes for major upheaval on the charts

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 5 recap: ‘For you I’m all the way down’
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 5 recap: ‘For you I’m all the way down’

This recap brought to you by me singing “A.S.M.R Lover” on a loop

By Kevin O'Keeffe
There’s a growing list of LGBTQ2S+ organizations and allies condemning planned anti-trans policies in Alberta
Politics

There’s a growing list of LGBTQ2S+ organizations and allies condemning planned anti-trans policies in Alberta

Medical organizations, politicians and queer groups say Danielle Smith’s proposed policies are stigmatizing and dangerous

By Oliver Haug
‘Yours for the Taking’ asks what follows when patriarchy is overthrown
Books

‘Yours for the Taking’ asks what follows when patriarchy is overthrown

REVIEW: Gabrielle Korn’s debut novel has a fun, strange set-up that quickly falls apart

By H Felix Chau Bradley
The cruelty and calm of Alberta’s attack on trans rights
Politics

The cruelty and calm of Alberta’s attack on trans rights

ANALYSIS: The province’s new set of anti-trans policies are unprecedented in Canada and are as politically motivated as it gets

By Mel Woods
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Why Alberta’s new anti-trans policies could be Canada’s harshest yet
Video

Why Alberta’s new anti-trans policies could be Canada’s harshest yet

Examining Premier Danielle Smith’s new policies restricting gender-affirming care, pronoun use in schools and more

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods
Danielle Smith is pandering to her reactionary base
Politics

Danielle Smith is pandering to her reactionary base

ANALYSIS: Between her appearance with Tucker Carlson and parental rights policies, the Alberta premier has clearly committed

By Dale Smith
Why Lil Nas X’s ‘J CHRIST’ is worth the listen 
Monthly Tune-Up

Why Lil Nas X’s ‘J CHRIST’ is worth the listen 

And Green Day has a banging new bisexual anthem? Catch up on the best new queer music

By Jordan Currie
Why state boycott bills matter for queer rights
Politics

Why state boycott bills matter for queer rights

A new bill introduced in the Missouri state legislature shows how far state governments are willing to go to dictate what private companies can and cannot say

By Sydney Bauer
Thriller ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ has its head in the clouds and its foot in its mouth
TV & Film

Thriller ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ has its head in the clouds and its foot in its mouth

The film is genuinely fun, freaky and frightening—but the lack of consistency can leave viewers feeling lost

By Lindsay Lee Wallace
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 4 power ranking: Who’s ready for prime time?
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 4 power ranking: Who’s ready for prime time?

A surprising winner means we have a new queen leading the power ranking pack

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 4 recap: Live from the main stage, it’s ‘RDR Live’!
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 4 recap: Live from the main stage, it’s ‘RDR Live’!

“With musical guest RuPaul,” you say?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Did AI ruin Keith Haring’s work?
Art & Photography

Did AI ruin Keith Haring’s work?

ANALYSIS: Controversy surrounding the AI-altered version of Keith Haring’s “Unfinished Painting” stirred up now-familiar questions about the ethics of AI-generated art

By Jon Heggestad
Quebec issues first X gender drivers’ license
Identity

Quebec issues first X gender drivers’ license

But the province says it will take till 2025 for more to be issued

By Mel Woods, Oliver Haug
Here’s where U.S. presidential candidates stand on LGBTQ2S+ rights
Politics

Here’s where U.S. presidential candidates stand on LGBTQ2S+ rights

Queer and trans rights will be a major issue in the 2024 U.S. presidential election

By Catherine Caruso
Over 300 anti-LGBTQ2S+ bills have been introduced this year. This doesn’t mean we should panic
Politics

Over 300 anti-LGBTQ2S+ bills have been introduced this year. This doesn’t mean we should panic

OPINION: While it’s important to watch out for threats, not all threats are created equally. Some of these bills will die a natural death

By Katelyn Burns
10 queer newsletters (that aren’t on Substack)
Media

10 queer newsletters (that aren’t on Substack)

As writers abandon Substack en masse, here are some queer and trans writers you can now subscribe to guilt-free

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
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