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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 5 recap: Snatched away
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 5 recap: Snatched away

 A queen makes an unceremonious—and frustrating—exit

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Kim Cattrall returns to the ‘SATC’ universe, Pence is pissed about drag queens, new report on U.K. military homophobia, support for queer rights at an all-time high and Spice Girls owe it all to the gays
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Kim Cattrall returns to the ‘SATC’ universe, Pence is pissed about drag queens, new report on U.K. military homophobia, support for queer rights at an all-time high and Spice Girls owe it all to the gays

5 queer stories we’re watching: June 2

By Maddy Mahoney
Yvie Oddly drags producers, EU’s first openly gay president, another queer dating show, trouble at Florida Gay Days, WGA Pride pickets
Xtra News Flash

Yvie Oddly drags producers, EU’s first openly gay president, another queer dating show, trouble at Florida Gay Days, WGA Pride pickets

5 queer stories we’re watching: June 1

By Phoebe Fuller
Miss Major—legendary activist, elder and Stonewall veteran—tells her story 
Books

Miss Major—legendary activist, elder and Stonewall veteran—tells her story 

“Miss Major Speaks” is part biography, part interview and full of Miss Major spitting truths and laying it down like it is

By Syrus Marcus Ware
Hot new music from Devours, Witch Prophet, Alex Lahey, Jessie Ware and Tafari Anthony
Monthly Tune-Up

Hot new music from Devours, Witch Prophet, Alex Lahey, Jessie Ware and Tafari Anthony

Plus a great non-binary anthem from External Signal

By Jordan Currie
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 4 power ranking: Top of the ratings
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 4 power ranking: Top of the ratings

Whose TV pilot presentations will land them high-profile time-slots?

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,’ Episode 4 recap: Pilot program
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,’ Episode 4 recap: Pilot program

The queens team up for Must-She TV—but will they get a full-season pickup?

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 finale recap: It was just us
TV & Film

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 finale recap: It was just us

A season of intrigue concludes with a new antler queen, a tragic death and yes, some impeccable ’90s needle drops

By Mel Woods
Players celebrate the queerness in ‘The Legend of Zelda.’ When will Nintendo?
Gaming

Players celebrate the queerness in ‘The Legend of Zelda.’ When will Nintendo?

New Zelda game “Tears of the Kingdom” puts hero Link in a miniskirt and nail polish, but some queer and trans fans long for a game that truly reimagines gender 

By Phoebe Fuller
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
Xtra News Flash

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
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‘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
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
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
‘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
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