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10 years since the ‘transgender tipping point’
Media

10 years since the ‘transgender tipping point’

ANALYSIS: Ten years after the iconic ‘TIME’ cover, trans people are subject to even more widespread hatred and legalized bigotry. If we’ve ‘tipped’ in any direction, it’s backward

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ Episode 3 recap: Double the Liberace, double the Snatch
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ Episode 3 recap: Double the Liberace, double the Snatch

For the first time on the American series, two queens play the same character

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Sperm donation rules in Canada have changed. Here’s why that matters
Reproductive Health

Sperm donation rules in Canada have changed. Here’s why that matters

Health Canada’s new regulations mean people won’t be prohibited from donating sperm based on their sexual orientation. But some restrictions remain

By Abbey Bilotta
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ Episode 2 recap: We’re on each other’s team
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ Episode 2 recap: We’re on each other’s team

As the competition moulds into place, the queens are playing doubles

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ premiere recap: Benefactresses everywhere
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ premiere recap: Benefactresses everywhere

The non-elimination format is back for an all-charity season

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Who does queer AI ‘art’ actually represent?
Tech

Who does queer AI ‘art’ actually represent?

ANALYSIS: Accounts dedicated to queer AI art have popped off, but is there hope for anything beyond “boyfriend twins”?

By Jon Heggestad
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Does the Canadian Blood Services apology go far enough?
Health

Does the Canadian Blood Services apology go far enough?

The apology to LGBTQ2S+ Canadians for a former donation ban is a good step, but more needs to be done to repair harm and build trust

By Ziya Jones
Right-wing assaults on trans rights aren’t stopping. Title IX could be a weapon against them
Justice

Right-wing assaults on trans rights aren’t stopping. Title IX could be a weapon against them

ANALYSIS: Protection from discrimination on the basis of sex can and should be used to protect kids like Nex Benedict 

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 16 power ranking: An iconic final three
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 16 power ranking: An iconic final three

Only one can win, but all three fought hard to make their case for the crown

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16 finale recap: I hear it and I know
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16 finale recap: I hear it and I know

America’s Next Drag Superstar XVI is crowned!

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 15 power ranking: Losing is the new winning for one queen
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 15 power ranking: Losing is the new winning for one queen

Who is the champion of this season’s LaLaPaRuZa tournament?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 15 recap: LaLaRuUnion
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 15 recap: LaLaRuUnion

Our eliminated queens are back to battle it out in a lip sync tournament

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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Here’s why the ‘Cass Review’ matters—even if you aren’t in the U.K.
Trans Health

Here’s why the ‘Cass Review’ matters—even if you aren’t in the U.K.

ANALYSIS: A new report is setting the stage for the future of trans healthcare in the U.K.—and it could spell bad news

By Mel Woods, Oliver Haug
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 14 power ranking: The final three
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 14 power ranking: The final three

For the first time since Season 12— and the first time intentionally since Season 8—we have just three queens in the finale

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 14 recap: An open book
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 14 recap: An open book

A “House of Hidden Meanings”-inspired memoir challenge gives us one last elimination

By Kevin O'Keeffe
What does ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World’ Season 2’s ending tell us about its future?
Drag Race

What does ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World’ Season 2’s ending tell us about its future?

It can’t help but feel like “The World” is facing an impossible challenge

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 13 power ranking: All in the family resemblance
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 13 power ranking: All in the family resemblance

We have our top four, but will they all make it to the finale?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 13 recap: Making up in Vegas
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 13 recap: Making up in Vegas

The queens give “RuPaul’s Drag Race Live” dancers a dragged-up makeover

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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