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Opinion

It’s okay to take a break from the anti-trans news cycle
Mental Health

It’s okay to take a break from the anti-trans news cycle

OPINION: Covering rising anti-trans hatred left me burnt out and incapacitated. Taking a break made me feel guilty, but I learned no movement can stay sustainable without rest

By Katelyn Burns
‘Sex Education’ didn’t quite get queer Christianity right
TV & Film

‘Sex Education’ didn’t quite get queer Christianity right

OPINION: As a queer Nigerian, I was looking forward to Eric Effiong’s storyline—but its lack of nuance left me wanting more

By Chisom Peter Job
The 1 Million March shows how one minority can unite all haters
Politics

The 1 Million March shows how one minority can unite all haters

OPINION: This latest example of a moral panic pits minorities against each other

By Dale Smith
The Texas drag ban has been ruled unconstitutional. But the fight isn’t over
Politics

The Texas drag ban has been ruled unconstitutional. But the fight isn’t over

OPINION: Some Trump-appointed judges are testing the limits of free-speech protections to help push forward right-wing agendas

By Katelyn Burns
Poilievre’s silence on party’s anti-trans policies speaks volumes
Politics

Poilievre’s silence on party’s anti-trans policies speaks volumes

OPINION: By intentionally ignoring anti-trans policies, the Conservative leader continues to placate the far-right 

By Dale Smith
Months after becoming the subject of an anti-trans media circus, a Missouri youth gender clinic is officially closing
Trans Health

Months after becoming the subject of an anti-trans media circus, a Missouri youth gender clinic is officially closing

OPINION: Anti-trans media has real-world consequences for trans health

By Katelyn Burns
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The ‘trans debate’ isn’t just about wonky policy issues, it’s about families
Politics

The ‘trans debate’ isn’t just about wonky policy issues, it’s about families

OPINION: Anti-trans laws are tearing apart the families conservatives purport to want to protect

By Katelyn Burns
World Chess’s new guidelines place restrictions on both trans men and trans women
Culture

World Chess’s new guidelines place restrictions on both trans men and trans women

OPINION: The convoluted new policy treats trans women as men, and trans men as … also men

By Katelyn Burns
I asked ChatGPT to write an article about trans athletes. It didn’t go well
Tech

I asked ChatGPT to write an article about trans athletes. It didn’t go well

OPINION: Language learning models are a threat to queer journalism that we should be taking very seriously

By Katelyn Burns
At last week’s federal hearing on youth gender affirming care, Democrats finally stood up for trans people
Politics

At last week’s federal hearing on youth gender affirming care, Democrats finally stood up for trans people

OPINION: Federal Democrats have so far rarely directly addressed growing anti-trans rhetoric. That changed last week

By Katelyn Burns
Ohio Republicans are trying to limit the power of ballot measures—and using transphobia to circumvent democracy
Politics

Ohio Republicans are trying to limit the power of ballot measures—and using transphobia to circumvent democracy

OPINION: Conservatives are courting voters using the little trick that they’ve always turned—demonizing a minority

By Katelyn Burns
Trans parents have always existed
Identity

Trans parents have always existed

OPINION: Today’s panic over transness and kids is largely driven by the overactive imaginations of people who have never met a trans person in their lives

By Katelyn Burns
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Controversial photo ops are a warning sign of shifting conservative political goals
Politics

Controversial photo ops are a warning sign of shifting conservative political goals

OPINION: There are reasons to worry that go far beyond “Straight Pride” T-shirts

By Dale Smith
‘International Male’ documentary and ‘Vibe Check’ podcast top the catch-up this week
Queer Culture Catch-Up

‘International Male’ documentary and ‘Vibe Check’ podcast top the catch-up this week

Plus diverse, ethical porn, a “Fast and Furious”-themed trans zine and a breathlessly funny YA title from Jason June

By S. Bear Bergman
What the 303 Creative case might mean for trans people
Human Rights

What the 303 Creative case might mean for trans people

OPINION: Legal precedent allowing homophobes to discriminate based on a “worry” could put trans rights in severe jeopardy

By Katelyn Burns
Sarah McBride’s Congress run is a beacon of hope
Politics

Sarah McBride’s Congress run is a beacon of hope

OPINION: If elected, McBride would bring hope to Virginians—and to trans people across the U.S.

By Katelyn Burns
Bloc Party, Janelle Monáe and Olive Klug top Pride Month releases
Monthly Tune-Up

Bloc Party, Janelle Monáe and Olive Klug top Pride Month releases

The world may be grim, but new queer music shone a joyful light in June

By Jordan Currie
New Brunswick premier’s attack on trans students is unconstitutional 
Education

New Brunswick premier’s attack on trans students is unconstitutional 

OPINION: Blaine Higgs’ push for parental rights will harm trans kids

By Florence Ashley
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