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

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

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

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

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

The bilingual musician talks up her latest album “8”

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

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

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

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

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

Plus, the buzz on “Fire Island,” Janelle Monáe and the latest lovable “Jeopardy!” champion

“There’s just so much weird, imaginative, bizarre stuff being published now”

At long last, we’ve reached the end of the season

REVIEW: The lesbian period drama returns for a delightfully gay and messy second season

After two years of protests, LGBTQ2S+ students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments

Turns out having a transphobic creator does not lead to box office gains

In “The Memory Librarian And Other Stories of Dirty Computer,” the songstress tackles oppressive political systems and surveillance in a series of curated short stories

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

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

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

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

How ‘Our Flag Means Death’ embraces fanfiction tropes

Antarctica just had its first gay wedding

Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?

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

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

Beanie Feldstein’s ‘Funny Girl’ arrives to mixed reviews

For sci-fi author Charlie Jane Anders, queer hope and camaraderie are just as important as explosions and spaceships

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale recap: Long may she reign

In Season 2, ‘Gentleman Jack’ gets even gayer as it delves into married life

LGBTQ2S+ BYU students celebrate Lavender Graduation ceremony despite college opposition

The new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ release was, predictably, a mess

Janelle Monáe’s new book offers a glimpse into a reimagined world