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Davey Davis’s new novel tenderly contends with the COVID-19 pandemic
Books

Davey Davis’s new novel tenderly contends with the COVID-19 pandemic

“Casanova 20” follows the chasms—and—connections between generations of queer people

By H Felix Chau Bradley
This trans zine from the ’90s has never been more relevant
Books

This trans zine from the ’90s has never been more relevant

“Gendertrash From Hell” collects all the issues of the iconoclastic publication. It’s a major event

By H Felix Chau Bradley
‘Radical Unlearning’ explores what it takes to shift our beliefs
Books

‘Radical Unlearning’ explores what it takes to shift our beliefs

Lewis Raven Wallace’s new book digs into the science of personal transformation

By Syrus Marcus Ware
Grace Byron’s ‘Herculine’ shows what a trans cult might actually look like
Books

Grace Byron’s ‘Herculine’ shows what a trans cult might actually look like

Byron flips right-wing stereotypes about trans people with her frightening and funny debut novel

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul
Lana Lin’s new book channels—and challenges—Gertrude Stein
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Lana Lin’s new book channels—and challenges—Gertrude Stein

“The Autobiography of H. Lan Thao Lam” is an intimate and experimental love story

By H Felix Chau Bradley
Mae Martin’s ‘Wayward’ doesn’t work
TV & Film

Mae Martin’s ‘Wayward’ doesn’t work

Martin’s new Netflix series, starring Toni Collette, tackles the troubled teen industry. The show is confused and wholly conventional

By Michelle Krasovitski
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‘Lessons in Magic and Disaster’ beautifully melds fantasy and queer history
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‘Lessons in Magic and Disaster’ beautifully melds fantasy and queer history

Charlie Jane Anders’s latest novel deals with campus politics—and trans magic

By H Felix Chau Bradley
Mattie Lubchansky’s ‘Simplicity’ interrogates queer communism
Books

Mattie Lubchansky’s ‘Simplicity’ interrogates queer communism

The star author’s latest graphic novel is a visionary glimpse into the highs and lows of trans peace

By Eli Cugini
‘Hot Girls with Balls’ is deliciously, painfully online
Books

‘Hot Girls with Balls’ is deliciously, painfully online

Benedict Nguyễn’s debut novel is both tender and ruthless about the frictions of being internet famous

By H Felix Chau Bradley
‘Sally’ shares the untold queer story of America’s first woman in space
TV & Film

‘Sally’ shares the untold queer story of America’s first woman in space

Sally Ride feared the consequences of her secrets coming to light. Her life has never been more relevant

By Julia Mastroianni
She transitioned in the ‘70s. Her career as an artist continued long after
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She transitioned in the ‘70s. Her career as an artist continued long after

P.E.I. artist Erica Rutherford’s legacy is collected in new book

By AGA Wilmot
Can breaking the rules save queer people?
Books

Can breaking the rules save queer people?

“Be Gay, Do Crime” anthologizes gay wrongs–and gay consequences

By H Felix Chau Bradley
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‘Disappoint Me’ is a study in compassion
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‘Disappoint Me’ is a study in compassion

Nicola Dinan’s second novel raises big questions about forgiveness, justice and responsibility

By H Felix Chau Bradley
‘I Remember Lights’ is a time machine trip to Montreal’s gay past
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‘I Remember Lights’ is a time machine trip to Montreal’s gay past

Ben Ladouceur’s rigorously researched new novel is romantic, harrowing and transportive

By H Felix Chau Bradley
‘Parade’ invites us to embrace queer history to tackle the present
TV & Film

‘Parade’ invites us to embrace queer history to tackle the present

Noam Gonick’s new documentary turns the spotlight on Canada’s long-overlooked LGBTQ2S+ activists to tell their stories

By Tobin Ng
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 16 power ranking: It do take Nurve
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 16 power ranking: It do take Nurve

RuPaul has crowned the latest winner—but how did the other queens in the finale fare?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘The Wedding Banquet’ is a cozy update for the queer masses
TV & Film

‘The Wedding Banquet’ is a cozy update for the queer masses

REVIEW: Andrew Ahn’s modern take on the ’90s classic aims to please

By Rendy Jones
Anton Solomonik’s trans stories are not a plea for acceptance
Books

Anton Solomonik’s trans stories are not a plea for acceptance

“Realistic Fiction” brims with awkward encounters and ugly feelings, showing us that discomfort can lead to freedom

By H Felix Chau Bradley
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