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How ‘Titane’ captures the messy brutality of transition
TV & Film

How ‘Titane’ captures the messy brutality of transition

ANALYSIS: Julia Ducournau’s sophomore feature deserves to be part of the trans cinematic canon

By Kaiya Shunyata
Disney puts a same-sex kiss back into ‘Lightyear’ after employee uproar
The Buzz

Disney puts a same-sex kiss back into ‘Lightyear’ after employee uproar

The move comes amid employee criticism and walkouts related to the Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 11 power ranking: Nothing lasts forever
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 11 power ranking: Nothing lasts forever

The LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown finally breaks up our final eight queens

By Kevin O’Keeffe
A record number of Americans support LGBTQ2S+ non-discrimination laws, same-sex marriage
Power

A record number of Americans support LGBTQ2S+ non-discrimination laws, same-sex marriage

Eight in 10 Americans support equal protection for LGBTQ2S+ people

By Nico Lang
Lia Thomas becomes first out trans woman to win a NCAA championship
Sports

Lia Thomas becomes first out trans woman to win a NCAA championship

The swimmer cinched the 500-yard freestyle title, and qualified for two other finals in her last year of NCAA competition

By V.S. Wells
Claud’s evolution into a rocking, exhilarating headliner
Music

Claud’s evolution into a rocking, exhilarating headliner

The shy purveyor of “bedroom pop” blossoms onstage with a beguiling mix of vulnerability and verve

By Sergio Lopez
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 11 recap: Loose lips sync ships
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 11 recap: Loose lips sync ships

The LaLaPaRuZa battle is the shot of competitive energy that Season 14 has been needing

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Tegan and Sara discovered twins on TikTok to play them in a new TV series
TV & Film

Tegan and Sara discovered twins on TikTok to play them in a new TV series

Railey and Seazynn Gilliland will star in the adaptation of Tegan and Sara’s memoir “High School”

By Mel Woods
Twitch is threatening to take legal action to stop anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate raids on its platform
Hate Watch

Twitch is threatening to take legal action to stop anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate raids on its platform

Marginalized streamers have been speaking out about harassment for months

By V.S. Wells
Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened
Books

Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened

Titles by and about LGBTQ2S+ young people are among the most banned books, especially in the U.S.

By Paul Gallant
Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia: What we know so far
Sports

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia: What we know so far

The WNBA player remains detained in Russia until at least May amid escalating world conflict

By Mel Woods
Spicy erotica, crying Nazis and the Badass Trans Women of Comedy
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Spicy erotica, crying Nazis and the Badass Trans Women of Comedy

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning March 17

By S. Bear Bergman
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Speed Date with CBC’s ‘Sort Of’ co-creator and star Bilal Baig
Speed Date

Speed Date with CBC’s ‘Sort Of’ co-creator and star Bilal Baig

“It’s not actually difficult to not focus on pain all the time”

By Lito Howse
R&B singer Lendryx’s journey to authenticity
Playlist Q

R&B singer Lendryx’s journey to authenticity

After coming out as bisexual in 2019, the singer-songwriter just wants to make music that feels real

By Daria Lynn Cottingham
The uphill climb to queerify Bollywood
TV & Film

The uphill climb to queerify Bollywood

ANALYSIS: While Bollywood’s queer offerings have expanded, the Hindi film industry still has work to do

By Anmol Arora
This gay dating app is helping LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees and their families find shelter
Activism

This gay dating app is helping LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees and their families find shelter

More than 3,000 Romeo users have offered a place to stay for LGBTQ+ Ukrainians fleeing violence

By Nico Lang
Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!
The Buzz

Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!

A new report suggests that the musician and whistleblower are “U-Hauling”

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 10 power ranking: Forecasting the LaLaPaRuZa
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 10 power ranking: Forecasting the LaLaPaRuZa

How will the queens fare in a lip sync battle for survival?

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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