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Politics

Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws

Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the convictions of 119 people under its criminal codes banning gay sex were “simply wrong”

By Nico Lang • April 29, 2022 at 4:12 pm EDT
Health

Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done

Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done

In an interview with political columnist Dale Smith, Minister Marci Ien responded to some criticism of the new policy

By Dale Smith • April 29, 2022 at 2:59 pm EDT
TV & Film

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

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

By Sarah Taher • April 29, 2022 at 2:38 pm EDT
Human Rights

Russia’s largest LGBTQ+ rights group has been shut down by the government

Russia’s largest LGBTQ+ rights group has been shut down by the government

The decision comes after the Kremlin accused the Russian LGBT Network of violating its homophobic propaganda laws

By Ursula Muñoz S. • April 29, 2022 at 11:57 am EDT
Politics

Oklahoma becomes first U.S. state to ban non-binary birth certificates

Oklahoma becomes first U.S. state to ban non-binary birth certificates

Meanwhile, Kansas could be poised to overturn its governor’s veto of an anti-trans sports ban

By Nico Lang • April 28, 2022 at 2:45 pm EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with the Indigo Girls and roller derby YA

Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with the Indigo Girls and roller derby YA

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning April 28

By S. Bear Bergman • April 28, 2022 at 1:10 pm EDT
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TV & Film

How ‘Our Flag Means Death’ embraces fanfiction tropes

How ‘Our Flag Means Death’ embraces fanfiction tropes

OPINION: The Taika Waititi-starring pirate comedy gives fans real queer emotional payoffs to silly set-ups

By Alyssa Wu • April 28, 2022 at 12:06 pm EDT

Speed Date with Montreal-based queer, alt-pop artist Maryze

Speed Date with Montreal-based queer, alt-pop artist Maryze

The bilingual musician talks up her latest album “8”

By Lito Howse • April 28, 2022 at 9:00 am 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
Censorship

Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free

Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free

A Brooklyn Public Library initiative is countering a new wave of censorship across the U.S.

By Yvonne Marquez • April 26, 2022 at 1:25 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
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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
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
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale recap: Long may she reign

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale recap: Long may she reign

At long last, we’ve reached the end of the season

By Kevin O’Keeffe • April 25, 2022 at 8:08 am EDT
Mental Health

LGBTQ2S+ Asian American and Pacific Islander youth experiencing elevated mental health challenges, new report finds

LGBTQ2S+ Asian American and Pacific Islander youth experiencing elevated mental health challenges, new report finds

According to The Trevor Project, queer and trans AAPI youth face heightened risk of suicide

By Oliver Haug • April 22, 2022 at 2:50 pm EDT
Politics

Queer Vote Ontario wants LGBTQ2S+ issues on the provincial election agenda

Queer Vote Ontario wants LGBTQ2S+ issues on the provincial election agenda

Community groups call on all parties to commit to an LGBTQ2S+ action plan, improving trans healthcare and funding for queer and trans organizations

By V.S. Wells • April 21, 2022 at 5:33 pm EDT
Politics

LGBTQ+ advocates slam ‘deeply concerning’ U.K. plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

LGBTQ+ advocates slam ‘deeply concerning’ U.K. plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Boris Johnson’s scheme to send “illegal” migrants to a country with noted anti-LGBTQ+ persecution has been criticized by politicians, charities and the U.N. 

By V.S. Wells • April 21, 2022 at 12:38 pm EDT
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