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Politics

The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots

The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots

OPINION: We’ve seen how craven U.S. politicians can get in the pursuit of votes. Are Canadian MPs next?

By Dale Smith • March 10, 2022 at 2:37 pm EDT
Culture

Do celebrities—especially queer ones—deserve to be role models?

Do celebrities—especially queer ones—deserve to be role models?

In an age where fans know a little bit too much of what’s in the dark corners of the minds of famous people, maybe we should look for other role models

By Paul Gallant • March 9, 2022 at 11:52 am EDT
The Buzz

Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians

Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians

Don’t focus on the money we give to homophobes, Disney says, focus instead on the few gays we put on screen

By Mel Woods • March 8, 2022 at 11:42 am EDT
Books

Jill Gutowitz on Che Diaz, offline girlfriends and getting stepped on by Rachel Weisz

Jill Gutowitz on Che Diaz, offline girlfriends and getting stepped on by Rachel Weisz

Her debut memoir, “Girls Can Kiss Now,” explores the mainstreaming of lesbian pop culture

By Mel Woods • March 7, 2022 at 4:38 pm EDT
Power

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help

With LGBTQ+ Ukrainians under threat by Putin, here’s a list of organizations and crowdfunding campaigns you can support

By Ursula Muñoz S. • March 7, 2022 at 4:35 pm EDT
Ask an Expert

How to talk about suicide

How to talk about suicide

LGBTQ2S+ folks face a higher suicide risk than their cis, straight counterparts. Mental health researcher Alex Abramovich weighs in on how we can better help each other

By Ashleigh-Rae Thomas • March 2, 2022 at 10:53 am EDT
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Activism

Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars

Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars

Amid a rise in anti-gay and anti-trans legislation, activists draw attention to the lack of legal protections for LGBTQ2S+ people in 29 states

By Ursula Muñoz S. • March 1, 2022 at 5:52 pm EDT
Parenting

How one Facebook group is redefining Black queer and trans parenthood

How one Facebook group is redefining Black queer and trans parenthood

A Black queer mother felt excluded in mainstream parenting spaces so she created an international community for mutual support

By Derrick Clifton • March 1, 2022 at 3:24 pm EDT
The Buzz

Elliot Page, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gabrielle Union slam trans reporting policy

Elliot Page, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gabrielle Union slam trans reporting policy

Stars are speaking out against Gov. Greg Abbott’s “horrific” new policy

By Mel Woods • March 1, 2022 at 1:28 pm EDT
TV & Film

Queer film festivals, movies and TV shows streaming this March

Queer film festivals, movies and TV shows streaming this March

From lesbian nuns to “Queer Eye Germany,” here’s what to watch

By Sarah Taher • February 25, 2022 at 11:45 am EDT
Justice

Kuwait strikes down law criminalizing trans people in rare LGBTQ+ rights victory

Kuwait strikes down law criminalizing trans people in rare LGBTQ+ rights victory

Since 2007, Article 198 has led to the harassment and abuse of trans women at the hands of police

By Yvonne Marquez • February 23, 2022 at 9:21 am EDT
Power

Sponsors of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill backed by supposedly pro-LGBTQ2S+ corporations

Sponsors of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill backed by supposedly pro-LGBTQ2S+ corporations

Companies like Comcast/NBC Universal and AT&T have given hundreds of thousands of dollars to the bill’s key supporters

By Oliver Haug • February 22, 2022 at 4:52 pm EDT
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The Buzz

How Season 14 became the most trans season of ‘Drag Race’ yet

How Season 14 became the most trans season of ‘Drag Race’ yet

Plus Kristen Stewart’s thoughts on weddings, the end of “Arthur” and some very gay Olympic medals

By Mel Woods • February 22, 2022 at 4:23 pm EDT
Excerpt

Women are the world: Anita Kunz’s fascinating foray into history

Women are the world: Anita Kunz’s fascinating foray into history

The celebrated artist turns a keen eye on the often unsung work of women

By Roxane Gay • February 18, 2022 at 8:00 am EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Grace Lavery’s latest, drag storytime and a super gay musical

Grace Lavery’s latest, drag storytime and a super gay musical

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Feb. 17

By S. Bear Bergman • February 17, 2022 at 11:46 am EDT
The Buzz

‘The Sims 4’ wedding pack will be left at the altar—and off store shelves—in Russia

‘The Sims 4’ wedding pack will be left at the altar—and off store shelves—in Russia

The game’s new expansion pack will not launch in Russia due to an anti-gay propaganda law

By Mel Woods • February 15, 2022 at 1:18 pm EDT
Music

Lavender Country, the self-proclaimed ‘screaming Marxist bitch’ of country music, is back

Lavender Country, the self-proclaimed ‘screaming Marxist bitch’ of country music, is back

After 50 years, Patrick Haggerty returns with songs of timeless sorrow and outrage

By Jesse Locke • February 14, 2022 at 1:04 pm EDT
Love & Sex

How a story about spanking helped me find myself

How a story about spanking helped me find myself

For queer and trans readers, erotica can provide a roadmap for realizing our truest selves

By Andy Bandyopadhyay • February 14, 2022 at 9:30 am EDT
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