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‘Framing Agnes’ lets our trans ancestors tell their own stories
TV & Film

‘Framing Agnes’ lets our trans ancestors tell their own stories

Director Chase Joynt and historian Jules Gill-Peterson on the present resonance of their groundbreaking documentary

By Mel Woods
Beyond the camp and frivolity of Eurovision
Music

Beyond the camp and frivolity of Eurovision

Despite being dismissed as frivolous spectacle in North America, the song contest has always shaped geopolitics and been a force for queer and trans representation

By Isaac Würmann
ALOK on stand-up comedy, love as ‘daily practice’ and non-binary joy
Comedy

ALOK on stand-up comedy, love as ‘daily practice’ and non-binary joy

The multi-hyphenate performer says joy can be “worldmaking”

By Mel Woods
How watching ‘Heartstopper’ helped heal the hurt teen inside me
TV & Film

How watching ‘Heartstopper’ helped heal the hurt teen inside me

Netflix’s “Heartstopper” presents a world a generation wishes it had

By Matthew Pearson
Our pick of books to help you celebrate Pride season (plus some edgier reads, too)
Books

Our pick of books to help you celebrate Pride season (plus some edgier reads, too)

Check out the 14 LGBTQ2S+ books we’re most excited to dive into this Pride

By Paul Gallant
Queer and trans folks slayed at the 2022 Met Gala
The Buzz

Queer and trans folks slayed at the 2022 Met Gala

Plus other pop culture, from Taco Bell drag brunch and Ellen Degeneres saying goodbye

By Mel Woods
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From mellow vibes to chaotic bangers, the best queer songs of April
Monthly Tune-Up

From mellow vibes to chaotic bangers, the best queer songs of April

Phoebe Bridgers, Mal Blum and Doechii all made some bops this month

By Jordan Currie
In the graphic novel ‘Kisses for Jet,’ a gender-questioning teenager wrestles with who they are
Books

In the graphic novel ‘Kisses for Jet,’ a gender-questioning teenager wrestles with who they are

Joris Bas Backer talks to Maia Kobabe about going beyond the narrative of “I always knew”

By Maia Kobabe
New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May
TV & Film

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

Here are our picks of what’s new and streaming this month

By Sarah Taher
Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with the Indigo Girls and roller derby YA
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with the Indigo Girls and roller derby YA

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning April 28

By S. Bear Bergman
Norma Tanega was a queer woman of colour who found success and laughter in the folk music world
Music

Norma Tanega was a queer woman of colour who found success and laughter in the folk music world

A new book and compilation finally give the 1960s singer (and former lover of Dusty Springfield) the attention she deserves

By Jesse Locke
How ‘Our Flag Means Death’ embraces fanfiction tropes
TV & Film

How ‘Our Flag Means Death’ embraces fanfiction tropes

OPINION: The Taika Waititi-starring pirate comedy gives fans real queer emotional payoffs to silly set-ups

By Alyssa Wu
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Speed Date with Montreal-based queer, alt-pop artist Maryze
Speed Date

Speed Date with Montreal-based queer, alt-pop artist Maryze

The bilingual musician talks up her latest album “8”

By Lito Howse
Antarctica just had its first gay wedding
Relationships

Antarctica just had its first gay wedding

Stephen Carpenter and Eric Bourne became the first same-sex couple married in British Antarctic territory this past Sunday

By Oliver Haug
Sexy, campy, revolutionary and downright queer, brega provides the soundtrack to Brazil’s working class
Music

Sexy, campy, revolutionary and downright queer, brega provides the soundtrack to Brazil’s working class

But just what is it, exactly? Nicole Froio investigates this immensely popular musical genre

By Nicole Froio
Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?
Excerpt

Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?

In this excerpt from their new book, Laurence Fox challenges cishet norms in the current wave of dystopian novels

By Laurence Fox
Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free
Censorship

Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free

A Brooklyn Public Library initiative is countering a new wave of censorship across the U.S.

By Yvonne Marquez
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale power ranking: At last, a champion
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale power ranking: At last, a champion

This is the beginning of the rest of our new reigning queen’s life

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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