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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
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
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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
Music

Mal Blum talks new EP, trans masc music and who’s gonna win ‘Drag Race’

Mal Blum talks new EP, trans masc music and who’s gonna win ‘Drag Race’

The musician’s new EP “Ain’t It Nice” is a rough and tumble tribute to loneliness

By Mel Woods • April 14, 2022 at 12:03 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 14 power ranking: A final five

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 14 power ranking: A final five

The season of non-eliminations pulls one more out, leaving us with our largest group of finalists ever

By Kevin O’Keeffe • April 12, 2022 at 10:33 am EDT
Love & Sex

I joined the ‘ball sex revolution’ and turned my scrotum into a dildo

I joined the ‘ball sex revolution’ and turned my scrotum into a dildo

The new sex toy Balldo promises to help users acheive a “ballgasm.” But is that something any of us really need to have?

By Bobby Box • April 11, 2022 at 12:48 pm EDT
Politics

A Tennessee lawmaker is trying legalize child marriages in bizarre attack on LGBTQ2S+ rights

A Tennessee lawmaker is trying legalize child marriages in bizarre attack on LGBTQ2S+ rights

The bill’s sponsor claims the proposed law would provide an “alternative form of marriage” for people who oppose same-sex unions

By Nico Lang • April 6, 2022 at 4:08 pm EDT
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Books

A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers

A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers

Florence Ashley argues that bans are just the first step in preventing trans people from dealing with the trauma of such “therapy”

By Paul Gallant • April 6, 2022 at 8:02 am EDT
Politics

These 7 U.S. states could be the next to pass a Florida-style ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

These 7 U.S. states could be the next to pass a Florida-style ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Florida’s bill is one of many that would censor LGBTQ2S+ education in schools

By Ursula Muñoz S. • April 4, 2022 at 6:11 pm EDT
Activism

In Warsaw, a Ukrainian drag queen talks about queer life and refugees

In Warsaw, a Ukrainian drag queen talks about queer life and refugees

“The LGBTQ+ community is together, organized and supportive”

By Adam Zivo • April 1, 2022 at 10:16 am EDT
Identity

This British MP just became the U.K.’s first openly trans member of Parliament

This British MP just became the U.K.’s first openly trans member of Parliament

Conservative MP Jamie Wallis came out in a statement that also included details of sexual assault and blackmail

By V.S. Wells • March 31, 2022 at 6:24 pm EDT
Culture

Why trans family visibility matters

Why trans family visibility matters

ANALYSIS: Three parents talk about what it means to see celebrity families like theirs, from Cher to Dwyane Wade

By V.S. Wells • March 31, 2022 at 11:38 am EDT
Love & Sex

My girlfriend wants to sleep with her other partners, but not with me—is that selfish?

My girlfriend wants to sleep with her other partners, but not with me—is that selfish?

Kai advises a reader that relationship anarchy isn’t free from jealousy—or boundaries

By Kai Cheng Thom • March 29, 2022 at 11:50 am EDT
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