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House floor RuPaul tribute, Biden’s new LGBTQ2S+ initiatives, Florida con bans ‘cross-dressing cosplay,’ new Vancouver health centre, first trans man judge in U.S. and Sam Smith x Madonna collab
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House floor RuPaul tribute, Biden’s new LGBTQ2S+ initiatives, Florida con bans ‘cross-dressing cosplay,’ new Vancouver health centre, first trans man judge in U.S. and Sam Smith x Madonna collab

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: June 9

By Maddy Mahoney
In ‘Pageboy,’ Elliot Page shows us the person being perceived
Books

In ‘Pageboy,’ Elliot Page shows us the person being perceived

REVIEW: Elliot Page’s life has been under constant scrutiny since he was a teen. Now he’s opening up on his terms

By Mel Woods
The band Pantayo want ‘honeys to pop the booty on the dance floor’
Music

The band Pantayo want ‘honeys to pop the booty on the dance floor’

The Filipinx kulintang ensemble explores explicit desires on their second album

By Jesse Locke
Meet the artist who turned over 500 drag performers into Lego minifigures 
Art & Photography

Meet the artist who turned over 500 drag performers into Lego minifigures 

Drag and Lego superfan Brick Queens YVR has been sharing unique “Drag Race” fan art every day for over three years

By Phoebe Fuller
If MLB wants to support its LGBTQ2S+ fan base, it can’t play both sides
Sports

If MLB wants to support its LGBTQ2S+ fan base, it can’t play both sides

OPINION: Why pitting Christians versus Pride Nights is a terrible “compromise”

By Katelyn Burns
Canada promises $1.5 million for Pride security, Dannii Minogue announces Sapphic dating show, Ukraine civil union law has unlikely supporter, Russia doles out fines for ‘LGBT propaganda,’ and LGBTQ+-only sea shanty choir.
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Canada promises $1.5 million for Pride security, Dannii Minogue announces Sapphic dating show, Ukraine civil union law has unlikely supporter, Russia doles out fines for ‘LGBT propaganda,’ and LGBTQ+-only sea shanty choir.

5 queer stories we’re watching: June 5

By Eve Cable
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 5 power ranking: An unfinished journey
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 5 power ranking: An unfinished journey

One queen barely survives elimination thanks to another’s choice

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘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
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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
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‘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
‘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
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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
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