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Politics

These billboard campaigns ‘Say Gay’ in response to attacks on LGBTQ2S+ equality

These billboard campaigns ‘Say Gay’ in response to attacks on LGBTQ2S+ equality

As Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law, LGBTQ2S+ people are fighting back

By Jordan Daniels • March 28, 2022 at 5:20 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 12 recap: It’s not chocolate

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 12 recap: It’s not chocolate

The gold bar twist finally pays off. Or does it?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 28, 2022 at 8:07 am EDT
Activism

LGBTQ2S+ kids in the U.S. are under attack. Here’s how to help

LGBTQ2S+ kids in the U.S. are under attack. Here’s how to help

There are resources available, whether you’re a trans kid in Texas looking for support or someone who wants to help

By Ursula Muñoz S. • March 21, 2022 at 11:27 am EDT
Music

Claud’s evolution into a rocking, exhilarating headliner

Claud’s evolution into a rocking, exhilarating headliner

The shy purveyor of “bedroom pop” blossoms onstage with a beguiling mix of vulnerability and verve

By Sergio Lopez • March 21, 2022 at 10:15 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 11 recap: Loose lips sync ships

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 11 recap: Loose lips sync ships

The LaLaPaRuZa battle is the shot of competitive energy that Season 14 has been needing

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 21, 2022 at 9:43 am EDT
Love & Sex

Dating as an autistic person can be challenging—but it’s also joyful and hot

Dating as an autistic person can be challenging—but it’s also joyful and hot

Reframing the way we view “autistic traits,” like directness and openness, can make dating better for just about everybody

By Cassandra Kislenko • March 17, 2022 at 4:42 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
Activism

This gay dating app is helping LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees and their families find shelter

This gay dating app is helping LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees and their families find shelter

More than 3,000 Romeo users have offered a place to stay for LGBTQ+ Ukrainians fleeing violence

By Nico Lang • March 15, 2022 at 5:28 pm EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

My ex-roommate says I’m abusive for leaving my dirty dishes in the sink. Do I owe them accountability?

My ex-roommate says I’m abusive for leaving my dirty dishes in the sink. Do I owe them accountability?

Non-abusive conflict can still lead to harm. But, Kai says, “taking accountability is not the same thing as giving up your truth”

By Kai Cheng Thom • March 15, 2022 at 10:54 am EDT
Books

A little bit ‘The Baby-Sitters Club,’ a little bit body horror; Megan Milks’ novel is a real pre-trans trip

A little bit ‘The Baby-Sitters Club,’ a little bit body horror; Megan Milks’ novel is a real pre-trans trip

The prolific author talks drawing on 1990s young adult fiction, the trans book boom and the best approach to writing about eating disorders

By Eli Cugini • March 14, 2022 at 9:55 am EDT
Music

The long lost musical project of ‘The Kids in the Hall’ alums Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini finally gets its due

The long lost musical project of ‘The Kids in the Hall’ alums Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini finally gets its due

Their 1980s art punk band Mouth Congress is making up for lost time

By Jesse Locke • March 11, 2022 at 8:00 am EDT
Sexual Health

The great girlbossification of sex toys

The great girlbossification of sex toys

Everyone from Nordstrom to Nasty Gal is hawking sex toys. But turning pleasure into yet another aspect of wellness isn’t the sex-positive leap forward retailers would like us to believe it is

By HG Watson • March 10, 2022 at 1:28 pm EDT
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Education

I was an educator for 32 years. Here’s why Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is so wrong

I was an educator for 32 years. Here’s why Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is so wrong

OPINION: As the bill sits on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, this retired teacher says its enactment would be extremely harmful to LGBTQ2S+ students

By Toni Smith • March 9, 2022 at 4:32 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
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 power ranking: Someone’s got a hold on #1

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 power ranking: Someone’s got a hold on #1

We reshuffle the rankings after another non-elimination week

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 8, 2022 at 7:59 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
Culture

What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?

What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?

Generational conflict and accusations of systemic racism plagued the company before the board resigned

By Chris Dupuis • March 7, 2022 at 2:27 pm EDT
Nightlife

‘It’s our church.’ DIY rave scenes are safe spaces for marginalized folks

‘It’s our church.’ DIY rave scenes are safe spaces for marginalized folks

From Toronto to Miami, queer nightlife is seeing a resurgence—set to the beat of inclusive DJs

By Rhea Singh • March 4, 2022 at 10:18 am EDT
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