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Activism

This map is tracking America’s historic wave of anti-trans legislation

This map is tracking America’s historic wave of anti-trans legislation

Trans Legislation Tracker is shedding light on the real-world consequences of these bills

By Emma Banks • April 27, 2022 at 4:56 pm EDT
Music

Sexy, campy, revolutionary and downright queer, brega provides the soundtrack to Brazil’s working class

Sexy, campy, revolutionary and downright queer, brega provides the soundtrack to Brazil’s working class

But just what is it, exactly? Nicole Froio investigates this immensely popular musical genre

By Nicole Froio • April 27, 2022 at 11:30 am 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
Relationships

How do I know whether my relationship is abusive?

How do I know whether my relationship is abusive?

My girlfriend and I are experiencing a lot of high-intensity conflict and anger—which is making me question whether either of us is being abusive

By Kai Cheng Thom • April 26, 2022 at 3:40 pm EDT
Dispatch

What does LGBTQ+ activism in Hungary look like now?

What does LGBTQ+ activism in Hungary look like now?

Orbán’s election victory built on homophobia marks a dangerous moment, but referendum “win” could signal future gains 

By Riley Sparks • April 26, 2022 at 12:17 pm 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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Books

For sci-fi author Charlie Jane Anders, queer hope and camaraderie are just as important as explosions and spaceships

For sci-fi author Charlie Jane Anders, queer hope and camaraderie are just as important as explosions and spaceships

“There’s just so much weird, imaginative, bizarre stuff being published now”

By Cassandra Roxburgh • April 25, 2022 at 12:20 pm EDT
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
Politics

LGBTQ+ refugees, Canada and Guatemala

LGBTQ+ refugees, Canada and Guatemala

OPINION: The Canadian government has high hopes for improving the lives of vulnerable groups in Central America

By Dale Smith • April 20, 2022 at 4:50 pm EDT
Health

Why the ‘treatment’ of autism is a form of conversion therapy

Why the ‘treatment’ of autism is a form of conversion therapy

OPINION: The only government-funded therapy for autistic children is called Applied Behaviour Analysis, an approach developed in tandem with discredited anti-LGBTQ2S+ practises

By Cassandra Kislenko • April 20, 2022 at 2:44 pm EDT
Activism

#Letters4TransKids sends messages of encouragement and love to trans youth

#Letters4TransKids sends messages of encouragement and love to trans youth

Journalist Ina Fried created a social media campaign to support trans kids targeted by legislative attacks  

By Yvonne Marquez • April 19, 2022 at 5:37 pm EDT
Politics

Alabama’s only out gay lawmaker condemns passage of bills targeting trans youth: “This is their home too”

Alabama’s only out gay lawmaker condemns passage of bills targeting trans youth: “This is their home too”

Rep. Neil Rafferty says that recently passed anti-trans bills are “bullying” youth

By Oliver Haug • April 19, 2022 at 2:51 pm EDT
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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
Justice

L.A. political donor Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years in prison for the rape and murder of two gay Black men

L.A. political donor Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years in prison for the rape and murder of two gay Black men

Black activists had previously voiced frustration with law enforcement’s refusal to take the accusations against Buck seriously

By Ursula Muñoz S. • April 19, 2022 at 12:32 pm EDT
Activism

A busy intersection in Edmonton has been dominated by homophobic street preachers for years

A busy intersection in Edmonton has been dominated by homophobic street preachers for years

At the city’s Pride Corner, a group of queer counter protestors is trying to drown out the hate

By Pamela Young • April 18, 2022 at 2:39 pm EDT
Books

Janelle Monáe’s new book offers a glimpse into a reimagined world

Janelle Monáe’s new book offers a glimpse into a reimagined world

In “The Memory Librarian And Other Stories of Dirty Computer,” the songstress tackles oppressive political systems and surveillance in a series of curated short stories

By Shar Jossell • April 18, 2022 at 10:22 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 15 recap: Family Ru-union

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 15 recap: Family Ru-union

The dolls gather once again to hash out some of the season’s drama

By Kevin O’Keeffe • April 18, 2022 at 8:00 am 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
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