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Politics

This U.S. governor just refused to acknowledge the existence of trans people

This U.S. governor just refused to acknowledge the existence of trans people

Gov. Doug Ducey signed two anti-trans bills into law but wouldn’t say whether he believes trans people exist

By Jordan Daniels • April 4, 2022 at 5:57 pm EDT
Hate Watch

How the far-right is turning feminists into fascists

How the far-right is turning feminists into fascists

ANALYSIS: The terrifying confluence of anti-trans thinkers, American evangelicals, anti-Semitic conspiracy theorists and global purveyors of dark money poses a much bigger threat than you might realize

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • April 1, 2022 at 2:23 pm EDT
TV & Film

Queer rom-coms and a new drag reality competition show streaming this April

Queer rom-coms and a new drag reality competition show streaming this April

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

By Sarah Taher • March 28, 2022 at 6:54 pm EDT
History

Here’s what Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ National Monument will look like

Here’s what Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ National Monument will look like

The winning design was just unveiled and construction is expected to be completed by 2025

By V.S. Wells • March 25, 2022 at 4:18 pm EDT
The Buzz

Disney puts a same-sex kiss back into ‘Lightyear’ after employee uproar

Disney puts a same-sex kiss back into ‘Lightyear’ after employee uproar

The move comes amid employee criticism and walkouts related to the Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill

By Mel Woods • March 22, 2022 at 2:31 pm EDT
TV & Film

Tegan and Sara discovered twins on TikTok to play them in a new TV series

Tegan and Sara discovered twins on TikTok to play them in a new TV series

Railey and Seazynn Gilliland will star in the adaptation of Tegan and Sara’s memoir “High School”

By Mel Woods • March 18, 2022 at 1:22 pm EDT
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Books

Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened

Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened

Titles by and about LGBTQ2S+ young people are among the most banned books, especially in the U.S.

By Paul Gallant • March 17, 2022 at 4:20 pm EDT
Sports

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia: What we know so far

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia: What we know so far

The WNBA player remains detained in Russia until at least May amid escalating world conflict

By Mel Woods • March 17, 2022 at 3:57 pm EDT
Politics

‘Grooming’ narratives return to the forefront of anti-LGBTQ2S+ campaigns

‘Grooming’ narratives return to the forefront of anti-LGBTQ2S+ campaigns

OPINION: Sadly, the nefarious tropes of the 1970s and ’80s never actually went away

By Zack Ford • March 16, 2022 at 1:50 pm EDT
TV & Film

The uphill climb to queerify Bollywood

The uphill climb to queerify Bollywood

ANALYSIS: While Bollywood’s queer offerings have expanded, the Hindi film industry still has work to do

By Anmol Arora • March 16, 2022 at 1:10 pm EDT
The Buzz

Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!

Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!

A new report suggests that the musician and whistleblower are “U-Hauling”

By Mel Woods • March 15, 2022 at 12:24 pm EDT
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
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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
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
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