Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World’ Season 2 is the international ‘All Stars’ we’ve been waiting for

Halfway through the season, it finally feels like the promise of the ‘vs. The World’ format is being fulfilled

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 9 power ranking: Drag by design

If this week’s power ranking looks familiar, it should

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 9 recap: Goth girls

Another design challenge provides predictable results—except for the elimination

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 8 power ranking: Comic Ru-lief

An episode full of comedy challenges twists up the power rankings

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 8 recap: Inventing Snatch

With more and more original characters, what is Snatch Game even about these days?

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 7 power ranking: A new frontrunner emerges

A surprising queen takes her second win of the season earlier than expected

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 7 recap: The heels are alive

It’s time for Season 16’s take on the Rusical!

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Politics

Ohio’s trans healthcare ban sets dangerous precedent ahead of 2024 election

ANALYSIS: Ohio has set a new precedent for using gubernatorial powers to indirectly outlaw transition—other states may follow

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World’ Season 2 premiere recap: What does ‘vs. The World’ need to be?

A more international cast promises a true global battle—but what should the season look like?

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 6 power ranking: Top doll

After a shake-up to the status quo last week, things mostly return to normal

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 6 recap: Valley of the dolls

Three! Three! Three challenges in one!

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Music

What the internet is getting wrong about Tracy Chapman

ANALYSIS: The “Fast Car” hype misses why the singer-songwriter has been an icon to queer women for decades

By Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 5 power ranking: Bubbling under

The underdogs winning this week makes for major upheaval on the charts

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 5 recap: ‘For you I’m all the way down’

This recap brought to you by me singing “A.S.M.R Lover” on a loop

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Politics

The cruelty and calm of Alberta’s attack on trans rights

ANALYSIS: The province’s new set of anti-trans policies are unprecedented in Canada and are as politically motivated as it gets

By Mel Woods

Politics

Danielle Smith is pandering to her reactionary base

ANALYSIS: Between her appearance with Tucker Carlson and parental rights policies, the Alberta premier has clearly committed

By Dale Smith

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 4 power ranking: Who’s ready for prime time?

A surprising winner means we have a new queen leading the power ranking pack

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 4 recap: Live from the main stage, it’s ‘RDR Live’!

“With musical guest RuPaul,” you say?

By Kevin O'Keeffe