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Please let Billie Eilish do what she wants
Identity

Please let Billie Eilish do what she wants

The singer was accused of queerbaiting in a recent music video, but it’s a lot more complicated than that

By Mel Woods
When a right-winger in Hungary ripped up a book of inclusive fairy tales, she sent it straight up the bestsellers list
Books

When a right-winger in Hungary ripped up a book of inclusive fairy tales, she sent it straight up the bestsellers list

As the government’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies grow harsher, progressives have rallied around the book’s lesbian publishers

By Paul Gallant
After years in the closet, country singer Brooke Eden lets her truth shine through her music
Music

After years in the closet, country singer Brooke Eden lets her truth shine through her music

Industry people told her: “If you want to keep your career, you have to keep this quiet” 

By Jesse Locke
6 queer YA comics for kids and adults alike
Books

6 queer YA comics for kids and adults alike

From classics like “Nimona” to a queer adaptation of “Little Women”

By Mel Woods
Jean Smart is still a saucy survivor the gays can’t help rooting for
That’s the Way It Is

Jean Smart is still a saucy survivor the gays can’t help rooting for

Playing a standup comedian on HBO Max’s “Hacks,” the screen icon is at the centre of a very queer universe

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
Casey McQuiston’s newest rom com trades in a prince for a time traveller
Books

Casey McQuiston’s newest rom com trades in a prince for a time traveller

After setting the novel in New York, the Louisiana-born writer decided to move there

By Molly Sprayregen
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 7 recap: The talent portion
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 7 recap: The talent portion

In the penultimate episode of the season, an underdog falls short

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Meet Evie Macdonald. At 13, she took TV by storm and became national figure in trans activism
TV & Film

Meet Evie Macdonald. At 13, she took TV by storm and became national figure in trans activism

The star of “First Day” has called out Australia’s prime minister

By V.S. Wells
Vincint’s new album is the Pride soundtrack we’ve been waiting for
Music

Vincint’s new album is the Pride soundtrack we’ve been waiting for

With the release of “There Will Be Tears,” our summer just got a whole lot livelier

By Tre’vell Anderson
In ‘With Teeth,’ Kristen Arnett shows that gay moms can be messy too
Books

In ‘With Teeth,’ Kristen Arnett shows that gay moms can be messy too

The Florida writer discusses her latest novel, queer fluidity and the perfect lesbian bar

By Mel Woods
To mark ‘Makeover,’ 5 iconic moments from k.d. lang’s career
Music

To mark ‘Makeover,’ 5 iconic moments from k.d. lang’s career

The Canadian icon’s new album “Makeover” is a recollection of some of their greatest remixes. It’s also a career sunset

By Mel Woods
TikTokers are hilariously skewering corporate Pride
Tik Talk

TikTokers are hilariously skewering corporate Pride

These takedowns of companies that are sharing Pride messages without actually doing the work are *chef’s kiss*

By Mel Woods
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From adoption to trans pregnancy
Parenting

From adoption to trans pregnancy

One of the most famous trans dads in the world goes behind the headlines to celebrate queer parenting

By Sarah Prager
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 6 recap: Rugby realness
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 6 recap: Rugby realness

A makeover challenge gives an under the radar queen the chance to shine

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘Legally Blonde’ wasn’t all ‘bend and snap.’ The beloved film was a true celebration of heroic femmedom
Queer View Mirror

‘Legally Blonde’ wasn’t all ‘bend and snap.’ The beloved film was a true celebration of heroic femmedom

Twenty years on, the comedy classic outlasted “girl power” and anticipated the #MeToo movement

By Andi Schwartz
When queer love comes a-calling, here’s why you need to answer
Queer Culture Catch-Up

When queer love comes a-calling, here’s why you need to answer

Our recommendations for what’s happening for the first half of Pride month, beginning June 3

By S. Bear Bergman
John Paul Brammer on the messy work of giving life advice
Books

John Paul Brammer on the messy work of giving life advice

The “¡Hola Papi!” columnist and author discusses the value of listening and how he learned to be a gay mentor

By Arvin Joaquin
Topline: Looking back at the AIDS crisis’s beginnings as we (hopefully) end the COVID-19 crisis
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Looking back at the AIDS crisis’s beginnings as we (hopefully) end the COVID-19 crisis

Forty years after the first report about AIDS, what have we learned about taking care of ourselves and each other?

By Paul Gallant
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