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Analysis

What we can learn from ‘Canada’s Stonewall’ more than 40 years later
Activism

What we can learn from ‘Canada’s Stonewall’ more than 40 years later

On the anniversary of the Toronto bathhouse raids, we reflect on the lasting impact the protests had on the LGBTQ2S+ community

By KC Hoard
The gay Kenyans trying to fight homophobia from the inside
Politics

The gay Kenyans trying to fight homophobia from the inside

Why some LGBTQ+ people say running for political office is their best shot at legalizing homosexuality in the country

By Gitonga Njeru
Inside the fight against transphobia in Singapore schools
Dispatch

Inside the fight against transphobia in Singapore schools

A journalist attends a five-person protest for a trans student—a rarity in the restrictive Southeast Asian city-state

By Kirsten Han
‘Euphoria’s Jules continues to break our hearts
TV & Film

‘Euphoria’s Jules continues to break our hearts

The latest special from the HBO drama, co-written by Hunter Schafer, will hit you right in the feels—as usual

By Casey Plett
Topline: Out with Tony Soprano, in with Lady Gaga
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Out with Tony Soprano, in with Lady Gaga

Welcoming the Joe Biden presidency also means saying goodbye to Donald Trump

By Erica Lenti
British media is increasingly transphobic. Here’s why
Power

British media is increasingly transphobic. Here’s why

Some lay blame on old-school journalists, others point to hateful politicians. Either way, anti-trans sentiment has become the nation’s accepted bigotry

By V.S. Wells
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Celebrating fat queer bodies
Identity

Celebrating fat queer bodies

Why a fat-centric celebration in Manchester could be the next frontier in inclusive Prides for all

By Gina Tonic
LGBTQ2S+ people are feeding their communities—and you can, too
Activism

LGBTQ2S+ people are feeding their communities—and you can, too

Advice on how to get involved from queers on the frontlines of food insecurity

By Chaya M Milchtein
On the internet, anything can be a lesbian
Identity

On the internet, anything can be a lesbian

Inside the meme that fills in the gaps of lacklustre queer representation

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul
Reading the history of gay desire
TV & Film

Reading the history of gay desire

Evan Purchell’s “Ask Any Buddy” project explores the evolution of gay porn over the decades—and where progress has stalled in the medium

By Sam Moore
The LGBTQ2S+ victories you may have missed during election night
Politics

The LGBTQ2S+ victories you may have missed during election night

Some good news from a disappointing night: Meet the queer and trans candidates who won their races

By Erica Lenti
What LGBTQ2S+ issues must be addressed post-election?
Politics

What LGBTQ2S+ issues must be addressed post-election?

Five American queer and trans-inclusive organizations weigh in

By Ziya Jones
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How to debunk online disinformation about LGBTQ2S+ people
Politics

How to debunk online disinformation about LGBTQ2S+ people

BuzzFeed News reporter Jane Lytvynenko has made a living busting phony news online. For queer and trans folks, that skill is imperative in keeping communities safe

By Paula Tran
Community calls for alternative policing models at Toronto police town hall
Power

Community calls for alternative policing models at Toronto police town hall

By KC Hoard
The future of the Supreme Court hangs in the balance
Rainbow Votes 2020

The future of the Supreme Court hangs in the balance

Jim Obergefell, the namesake behind the case that made marriage equality the law of the land, doesn’t have high hopes for America’s highest court

By Nico Lang
Everything you need to know about Amy Coney Barrett
Politics

Everything you need to know about Amy Coney Barrett

Trump’s latest Supreme Court pick has expressed anti-LGBTQ2 sentiment in past speaking engagements—but what that means for queer and trans Americans is still unclear

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul
The progressive issues that could win Joe Biden the presidency
Politics

The progressive issues that could win Joe Biden the presidency

Where the Democratic candidate stands on health care, social justice and LGBTQ2 rights—and how his positions could give him the winning edge

By Sabine Franklin
The Trump bump paints a terrifying picture of America’s future
Rainbow Votes 2020

The Trump bump paints a terrifying picture of America’s future

What can you expect from our next edition of Rainbow Votes 2020? Here’s The Brief for Sept. 8

By Erica Lenti
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