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Jeopardy! Master Mattea Roach, Montana drag ban, Manitoba city saves queer books, Ontario councillor resigns over flag ban, RIP Tina Turner and all things ‘Barbie’ movie
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Jeopardy! Master Mattea Roach, Montana drag ban, Manitoba city saves queer books, Ontario councillor resigns over flag ban, RIP Tina Turner and all things ‘Barbie’ movie

6 queer and trans stories for your Friday

By Maddy Mahoney
A culinary journey through ‘The Bear’ and queer camp cuisine
Food

A culinary journey through ‘The Bear’ and queer camp cuisine

Culture seems increasingly obsessed with fine dining—but might be missing out on the joy of cooking low-class foods at home for friends

By Joseph Osmundson
‘Dykes to Watch Out For’ audio play, Billy-Ray Belcourt’s new literary magazine, Torrey McDowell’s country croonin’, Leah Johnson’s tween respect, a joy break from Eurovision’s Netta and a plea for anti-censorship action
Queer Culture Catch-Up

‘Dykes to Watch Out For’ audio play, Billy-Ray Belcourt’s new literary magazine, Torrey McDowell’s country croonin’, Leah Johnson’s tween respect, a joy break from Eurovision’s Netta and a plea for anti-censorship action

S. Bear Bergman curates a beautiful Pride Month of culture with a starring role for you

By S. Bear Bergman
‘Ted Lasso’ missed the mark in its portrayal of female queerness
TV & Film

‘Ted Lasso’ missed the mark in its portrayal of female queerness

OPINION: A bi Keeley stan feels betrayed by the character’s Season 3 storyline 

By Mira Miller
DeSantis to run for president, HRC announces travel advisory for Florida, Montana governor defines sex as binary despite non-binary child, Target Pride merchandise, Iowa churches split over queer rights, falling HIV rates
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DeSantis to run for president, HRC announces travel advisory for Florida, Montana governor defines sex as binary despite non-binary child, Target Pride merchandise, Iowa churches split over queer rights, falling HIV rates

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 24

By Jackie Richardson
How Adele Bertei incited rebellion and connection through rock ’n’ roll
Books

How Adele Bertei incited rebellion and connection through rock ’n’ roll

After a harrowing youth and a wild career, the 68-year-old musician and author is clear on one thing: queer people are fighters

By vivi hansen
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AI art like the ‘RuPublicans’ is part of a long lineage of queer remixing
Tech

AI art like the ‘RuPublicans’ is part of a long lineage of queer remixing

ANALYSIS: Viral posts of U.S. Republicans dressed in drag are fun and subversive, but issues of ownership from AI art are still a concern

By Jon Heggestad
Dodgers reinvite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Mexico allows ‘X’ gender passports, Utah named most closeted state, trans prom held at the U.S. Capitol and Bud Light brewers lose perfect HRC rating
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Dodgers reinvite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Mexico allows ‘X’ gender passports, Utah named most closeted state, trans prom held at the U.S. Capitol and Bud Light brewers lose perfect HRC rating

5 queer and trans stories we’re following: May 23

By Eve Cable
‘Monica’ speaks to a rarely shown part of the trans experience
TV & Film

‘Monica’ speaks to a rarely shown part of the trans experience

The Trace Lysette drama beautifully explores the ambiguities of life after transition

By Veronica Esposito
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage
TV & Film

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage

In the series’ darkest episode yet, “It Chooses” is a hard watch

By Mel Woods
‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ is a mess in the best possible way
TV & Film

‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ is a mess in the best possible way

REVIEW: Netflix’s long-awaited queer dating experience is as imperfect as the queer dating culture it seeks to showcase

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,’ Episode 3 power ranking: Let’s get Wild
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,’ Episode 3 power ranking: Let’s get Wild

We get our third new maxi-challenge winner of the season

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,’ Episode 3 recap: Supermarket, swept
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,’ Episode 3 recap: Supermarket, swept

The latest edition of the ball challenge inspires some wonky judging

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Compared to Twitter, Bluesky is an online haven for trans people. But can it last?
Culture

Compared to Twitter, Bluesky is an online haven for trans people. But can it last?

OPINION: As it expands, the social media platform will have to adapt its moderation policies if it wants to keep vulnerable users safe

By Katelyn Burns
Dodgers face backlash for barring drag activists, EU may pull funding over Poland ‘LGBT-free zones,’ NJ fights school outing policies, activists blast AL bill codifying gender and a Mohawk reserve near Montreal’s first Pride
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Dodgers face backlash for barring drag activists, EU may pull funding over Poland ‘LGBT-free zones,’ NJ fights school outing policies, activists blast AL bill codifying gender and a Mohawk reserve near Montreal’s first Pride

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 19

By Eve Cable
Love your neighbour as yourself? The surprising queer romance set in a remote Jehovah’s Witness community
TV & Film

Love your neighbour as yourself? The surprising queer romance set in a remote Jehovah’s Witness community

REVIEW: Indie feature “You Can Live Forever” focuses on joy over trauma

By Sara Clements
Living sound forever: The genius of Wendy Carlos
The Xtra Long Read

Living sound forever: The genius of Wendy Carlos

The trans synth pioneer changed music—and the world—forever

By Kristen S. Hé
Taiwan OKs same-sex adoption, Florida investigates teacher who showed Disney film, ‘Dykes to Watch Out For’ audiobook, Missouri ends emergency rule banning trans care and Archie Comics’ first trans character
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Taiwan OKs same-sex adoption, Florida investigates teacher who showed Disney film, ‘Dykes to Watch Out For’ audiobook, Missouri ends emergency rule banning trans care and Archie Comics’ first trans character

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 17

By Jackie Richardson
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