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TV & Film

Two Nigerian filmmakers discuss the future of queer cinema in Nollywood

Two Nigerian filmmakers discuss the future of queer cinema in Nollywood

Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim and Wapah Ezeigwe make art that pushes back against homophobic norms in Nollywood

By Dika Ofoma • May 13, 2022 at 3:05 pm EDT
Proud Lives

Gerald Hannon, a key figure in the gay liberation movement, has died at age 77

Gerald Hannon, a key figure in the gay liberation movement, has died at age 77

Friends and colleagues recall one of Canada’s most infamous journalists and longtime board member of Xtra’s publisher

By Ed Jackson • May 9, 2022 at 4:17 pm EDT
Politics

Wales moves to fully ban conversion therapy as U.K. drags its feet

Wales moves to fully ban conversion therapy as U.K. drags its feet

The ban is a direct response to U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson’s refusal to ban anti-trans conversion therapy 

By V.S. Wells • May 5, 2022 at 3:43 pm EDT
Trans Health

Florida’s targeted healthcare guide for trans youth is an error-riddled mess

Florida’s targeted healthcare guide for trans youth is an error-riddled mess

The department of health’s new guidelines linked to several sources that directly contradicted their own claims

By Zinnia Jones • May 4, 2022 at 11:42 am EDT
Books

Our pick of books to help you celebrate Pride season (plus some edgier reads, too)

Our pick of books to help you celebrate Pride season (plus some edgier reads, too)

Check out the 14 LGBTQ2S+ books we’re most excited to dive into this Pride

By Paul Gallant • May 3, 2022 at 12:57 pm EDT
The Buzz

Queer and trans folks slayed at the 2022 Met Gala

Queer and trans folks slayed at the 2022 Met Gala

Plus other pop culture, from Taco Bell drag brunch and Ellen Degeneres saying goodbye

By Mel Woods • May 3, 2022 at 11:31 am EDT
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Politics

The White House is suing Alabama over law criminalizing trans youth medical care

The White House is suing Alabama over law criminalizing trans youth medical care

The Biden administration says Alabama is refusing “necessary medical care to children based solely on who they are”

By Nico Lang • May 2, 2022 at 2:05 pm EDT
Monthly Tune-Up

From mellow vibes to chaotic bangers, the best queer songs of April

From mellow vibes to chaotic bangers, the best queer songs of April

Phoebe Bridgers, Mal Blum and Doechii all made some bops this month

By Jordan Currie • May 2, 2022 at 12:43 pm EDT
Politics

Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws

Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the convictions of 119 people under its criminal codes banning gay sex were “simply wrong”

By Nico Lang • April 29, 2022 at 4:12 pm EDT
TV & Film

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

Here are our picks of what’s new and streaming this month

By Sarah Taher • April 29, 2022 at 2:38 pm EDT
Excerpt

Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?

Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?

In this excerpt from their new book, Laurence Fox challenges cishet norms in the current wave of dystopian novels

By Laurence Fox • April 27, 2022 at 10:12 am EDT
The Buzz

Beanie Feldstein’s ‘Funny Girl’ arrives to mixed reviews

Beanie Feldstein’s ‘Funny Girl’ arrives to mixed reviews

Plus, the buzz on “Fire Island,” Janelle Monáe and the latest lovable “Jeopardy!” champion

By Mel Woods • April 26, 2022 at 10:37 am EDT
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TV & Film

In Season 2, ‘Gentleman Jack’ gets even gayer as it delves into married life

In Season 2, ‘Gentleman Jack’ gets even gayer as it delves into married life

REVIEW: The lesbian period drama returns for a delightfully gay and messy second season

By Sara Clements • April 21, 2022 at 1:12 pm EDT
Power

LGBTQ2S+ BYU students celebrate Lavender Graduation ceremony despite college opposition

LGBTQ2S+ BYU students celebrate Lavender Graduation ceremony despite college opposition

After two years of protests, LGBTQ2S+ students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments

By Jackie Richardson • April 21, 2022 at 12:25 pm EDT
The Buzz

The new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ release was, predictably, a mess

The new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ release was, predictably, a mess

Turns out having a transphobic creator does not lead to box office gains

By Mel Woods • April 19, 2022 at 12:45 pm EDT
Activism

Thousands protest the U.K. government’s refusal to ban trans conversion therapy

Thousands protest the U.K. government’s refusal to ban trans conversion therapy

More than 3,000 people took to the streets to demand the government include trans people in its conversion therapy ban

By V.S. Wells • April 14, 2022 at 4:57 pm EDT
Power

Alabama doctors and families sue over ‘unprecedented’ bill criminalizing trans youth health care

Alabama doctors and families sue over ‘unprecedented’ bill criminalizing trans youth health care

Two lawsuits are challenging an Alabama law that charges doctors with felonies for prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy

By Yvonne Marquez • April 14, 2022 at 1:37 pm EDT
Power

Only half of Americans are okay with kids coming out as trans, according to survey

Only half of Americans are okay with kids coming out as trans, according to survey

New report finds majority of U.S. adults are comfortable with their children being gay, lesbian or bisexual but trans acceptance lags

By Dawn Ennis • April 12, 2022 at 2:22 pm EDT
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