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Playlist Q

R&B singer Lendryx’s journey to authenticity

R&B singer Lendryx’s journey to authenticity

After coming out as bisexual in 2019, the singer-songwriter just wants to make music that feels real

By Daria Lynn Cottingham • March 16, 2022 at 1:16 pm EDT
TV & Film

The uphill climb to queerify Bollywood

The uphill climb to queerify Bollywood

ANALYSIS: While Bollywood’s queer offerings have expanded, the Hindi film industry still has work to do

By Anmol Arora • March 16, 2022 at 1:10 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
The Buzz

Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!

Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!

A new report suggests that the musician and whistleblower are “U-Hauling”

By Mel Woods • March 15, 2022 at 12:24 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
Politics

Six in 10 Americans oppose Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, according to new poll

Six in 10 Americans oppose Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, according to new poll

While LGBTQ2S+ Americans overwhelmingly opposed limiting classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity

By Nico Lang • March 14, 2022 at 3:55 pm EDT
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Culture

Dear celebs, tweeting the word ‘gay’ isn’t radical

Dear celebs, tweeting the word ‘gay’ isn’t radical

OPINION: Florida’s homophobic “Don’t Say Gay Bill” won’t be fought by tweeting the word “gay”

By Mel Woods • March 11, 2022 at 2:32 pm EDT
Power

Guatemala bans same-sex marriage, increases prison sentences for abortion

Guatemala bans same-sex marriage, increases prison sentences for abortion

President Alejandro Giammattei says he will veto the bill after previously praising the abortion ban

By Nico Lang • March 11, 2022 at 1:54 pm EDT
Drag Race

Why an Irish queen winning ‘Drag Race’ matters so much

Why an Irish queen winning ‘Drag Race’ matters so much

OPINION: Blue Hydrangea’s triumph means a lot to Irish queers like me

By EC Marcon • March 11, 2022 at 11:43 am EDT
Justice

Colombia becomes first Latin American country to legally recognize non-binary people

Colombia becomes first Latin American country to legally recognize non-binary people

The Colombian Constitutional Court ruled that non-binary people should have the right to “opt out” of male and female gender markers on official documentation

By Nico Lang • March 10, 2022 at 4:16 pm EDT
Politics

The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots

The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots

OPINION: We’ve seen how craven U.S. politicians can get in the pursuit of votes. Are Canadian MPs next?

By Dale Smith • March 10, 2022 at 2:37 pm 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
Politics

Idaho is pushing two of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ2S+ bills in U.S. history

Idaho is pushing two of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ2S+ bills in U.S. history

Both proposals are now headed to the state’s Republican-majority senate

By Oliver Haug • March 9, 2022 at 4:23 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
The Buzz

Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians

Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians

Don’t focus on the money we give to homophobes, Disney says, focus instead on the few gays we put on screen

By Mel Woods • March 8, 2022 at 11:42 am EDT
Power

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help

With LGBTQ+ Ukrainians under threat by Putin, here’s a list of organizations and crowdfunding campaigns you can support

By Ursula Muñoz S. • March 7, 2022 at 4:35 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
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