6 queer and trans stories for your Friday

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

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 24

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

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 19

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 17

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

6 queer stories we’re watching: May 16

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 15

OPINION: A Danielle Smith win in Alberta could spell more extremism from federal Tories

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

OPINION: Visiting my parents in Florida used to feel like a safe home away from home. Now, the idea of it makes my stomach turn

Act4QueerSafety is calling on the federal government to protect communities against an organized wave of bigotry

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 10

Advocates are lobbying the federal government for a substantial financial investment

Power

Jeopardy! Master Mattea Roach, Montana drag ban, Manitoba city saves queer books, Ontario councillor resigns over flag ban, RIP Tina Turner and all things ‘Barbie’ movie

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

DeSantis to run for president, HRC announces travel advisory for Florida, Montana governor defines sex as binary despite non-binary child, Target Pride merchandise, Iowa churches split over queer rights, falling HIV rates

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

Dodgers face backlash for barring drag activists, EU may pull funding over Poland ‘LGBT-free zones,’ NJ fights school outing policies, activists blast AL bill codifying gender and a Mohawk reserve near Montreal’s first Pride

Taiwan OKs same-sex adoption, Florida investigates teacher who showed Disney film, ‘Dykes to Watch Out For’ audiobook, Missouri ends emergency rule banning trans care and Archie Comics’ first trans character

Resources on asexuality and aromanticism studies are more accessible than ever

U.K.’s first gay dating show, end of no-cost PrEP delayed, WGA strike trans takeover, Kim Petras on cover of SI swimsuit issue, Beijing LGBT Center closes and Florida city prohibits Pride drag shows

New Janelle Monáe, AMA president vows to fight for trans people, GLAAD media awards, trans teens sue Montana and a Sapphic horror biopic

As the conservative heartland, Alberta’s election could be a sign of what’s to come nationally

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?

Florida’s bathroom bill would keep me from my family

Canada must address rising hate toward LGBTQ2S+ people, say advocates

George Santos arrested, David Miranda death, Texas shooter ‘inspired’ by Libs of TikTok, Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill and Washington state protects trans kids

Canadian government in talks to create LGBTQ2S+ endowment fund