Writer Zena Sharman says she wanted to look at how death can become a site of creativity, collective care, self-determination and resisting oppression

OPINION: You cannot “eliminate transgenderism” without deeply restricting the gender presentation of all people in society

Culture seems increasingly obsessed with fine dining—but might be missing out on the joy of cooking low-class foods at home for friends

5 queer and trans stories we’re following: May 23

OPINION: As it expands, the social media platform will have to adapt its moderation policies if it wants to keep vulnerable users safe

With the help of the Asexuality and Aromanticism Bibliography, researchers can sort through more than 500 academic and community posts on the subjects

Disabled people aren’t a monolith, and not every autistic person is on the ace spectrum. But for me, the two parts of my identity are linked

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 12

We rank 10 of the campiest, butchiest, limp-wristiest music acts at this year’s contest

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 5

In the wake of drag icon Paul O’Grady’s death, it’s time to excavate Britain’s radical drag history

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 3

OPINION: “I used to have a recurring nightmare that if I tried to transition, I’d be met with braying, angry Springer crowds”

“Delusion is the key to confidence,” says the trans drag alien probing North Americans, er, North America this summer

OPINION: I question what consuming so much doomerism will do to us as a community over the long term—and I want us to make more space for celebration

ANALYSIS: As Substack tries to be the new Twitter, we can’t forget its founders’ messy past or present

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 26

“Hopefully, the next person won’t have to fight as much”

Identity

Introducing ‘Queering Death,’ a 6-part look at the nuanced ways we die and mourn

Transphobes are targeting cis people now. That should be a wakeup call

A culinary journey through ‘The Bear’ and queer camp cuisine

Dodgers reinvite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Mexico allows ‘X’ gender passports, Utah named most closeted state, trans prom held at the U.S. Capitol and Bud Light brewers lose perfect HRC rating

Resources on asexuality and aromanticism studies are more accessible than ever

How getting diagnosed with autism helped me embrace my asexuality

Beyoncé tour kicks off, FDA eases blood restrictions, mpox no longer an emergency, Poland remains worst place in EU to be queer and Elliot Page praises gender-affirming care

Just how queer is Eurovision 2023?

Sports cycling stands by trans winner, new queer advocacy org, Florida and Montana anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Yvie Oddly vs. Republicans and pro-gay Jesus angers EU officials

British drag has always been radical

Uganda bill still viciously anti-gay, trans journalist thwarts swatting attempt, Harvey Guillén at the Met Gala, queer creators support WGA strike, Oregon moves to protect trans healthcare, gay playwright Robert Patrick dies

Jerry Springer’s legacy of discovery and disgust

Intergalactic beauty Juno Birch’s advice for mere mortals

‘The L Word’ visits White House, Disney sues DeSantis, anti-queer bigot runs for N.C. governor, Montana cancels session after protests, trans healthcare for adults under attack in Texas, iconic gay editor dies

Paralympian Ness Murby looks to Paris, and a brighter future for trans athletes