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Queering Death

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

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

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

By Tara-Michelle Ziniuk • May 29, 2023 at 3:55 pm EDT
Gaming

Players celebrate the queerness in ‘The Legend of Zelda.’ When will Nintendo?

Players celebrate the queerness in ‘The Legend of Zelda.’ When will Nintendo?

New Zelda game “Tears of the Kingdom” puts hero Link in a miniskirt and nail polish, but some queer and trans fans long for a game that truly reimagines gender 

By Phoebe Fuller • May 26, 2023 at 4:36 pm EDT
Tech

AI art like the ‘RuPublicans’ is part of a long lineage of queer remixing

AI art like the ‘RuPublicans’ is part of a long lineage of queer remixing

ANALYSIS: Viral posts of U.S. Republicans dressed in drag are fun and subversive, but issues of ownership from AI art are still a concern

By Jon Heggestad • May 24, 2023 at 11:20 am EDT
TV & Film

‘Monica’ speaks to a rarely shown part of the trans experience

‘Monica’ speaks to a rarely shown part of the trans experience

The Trace Lysette drama beautifully explores the ambiguities of life after transition

By Veronica Esposito • May 23, 2023 at 11:24 am EDT
TV & Film

Love your neighbour as yourself? The surprising queer romance set in a remote Jehovah’s Witness community

Love your neighbour as yourself? The surprising queer romance set in a remote Jehovah’s Witness community

REVIEW: Indie feature “You Can Live Forever” focuses on joy over trauma

By Sara Clements • May 19, 2023 at 10:37 am EDT
The Xtra Long Read

Living sound forever: The genius of Wendy Carlos

Living sound forever: The genius of Wendy Carlos

The trans synth pioneer changed music—and the world—forever

By Kristen S. Hé • May 17, 2023 at 4:35 pm EDT
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Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

My hookup lied to me and exposed me to an STI. Can I ghost him?

My hookup lied to me and exposed me to an STI. Can I ghost him?

Kai weighs in on whether every breakup has to come with an explanation

By Kai Cheng Thom • May 17, 2023 at 2:14 pm EDT
Identity

Resources on asexuality and aromanticism studies are more accessible than ever

Resources on asexuality and aromanticism studies are more accessible than ever

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

By Olivia Johnson • May 17, 2023 at 1:37 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 2 recap: Live from the werk room

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 2 recap: Live from the werk room

The second part of the season premiere is an improvement, largely thanks to a very special guest

By Kevin O’Keeffe • May 12, 2023 at 11:07 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ premiere recap: Uninformed voting

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ premiere recap: Uninformed voting

Enthusiasm for this new season is diminished by the reveal of a baffling format change

By Kevin O’Keeffe • May 12, 2023 at 10:52 pm EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Little Richard doc, Billy Porter tour, park sex, Liz Glazer comedy and music from SOFI TUKKER

Little Richard doc, Billy Porter tour, park sex, Liz Glazer comedy and music from SOFI TUKKER

“I have been singing and dancing and laughing along with so many things since last we met”

By S. Bear Bergman • May 11, 2023 at 1:53 pm EDT
Books

‘Boyslut’ offers enlightened smut that shakes up the queer memoir shelf

‘Boyslut’ offers enlightened smut that shakes up the queer memoir shelf

Bisexual sex columnist Zachary Zane’s memoir says “fuck you” to sexual shame and “fuck me” to just about everyone else

By Kevin Hurren • May 9, 2023 at 10:38 am EDT
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Books

Daniel Allen Cox on letting desire lead the way

Daniel Allen Cox on letting desire lead the way

In his first memoir, novelist Daniel Allen Cox escapes the Jehovah’s Witnesses for a queer life of reimagining language

By Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore • May 8, 2023 at 12:52 pm EDT
Xtra News Flash

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

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

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

By Maddy Mahoney • May 5, 2023 at 1:40 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Unsyncable’ doc follows an impressive group of aging athletes as they make waves and smash stereotypes

‘Unsyncable’ doc follows an impressive group of aging athletes as they make waves and smash stereotypes

Director Megan Wennberg’s latest is a dive into the world of artistic swimming

By Michelle Kay • May 3, 2023 at 12:19 pm EDT
Culture

Jerry Springer’s legacy of discovery and disgust

Jerry Springer’s legacy of discovery and disgust

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

By Katelyn Burns • May 2, 2023 at 3:51 pm EDT
Monthly Tune-Up

New music from Yaeji, ZORA, Blondshell, Michael Medrano and more

New music from Yaeji, ZORA, Blondshell, Michael Medrano and more

Behold spring’s bounteous harvest of infectious pop

By Jordan Currie • May 1, 2023 at 11:07 am EDT
Trans Health

Why we need to log off and look for trans joy

Why we need to log off and look for trans joy

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

By Katelyn Burns • April 28, 2023 at 1:54 pm EDT
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