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U.K.’s first gay dating show, end of no-cost PrEP delayed, WGA strike trans takeover, Kim Petras on cover of SI swimsuit issue, Beijing LGBT Center closes and Florida city prohibits Pride drag shows
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U.K.’s first gay dating show, end of no-cost PrEP delayed, WGA strike trans takeover, Kim Petras on cover of SI swimsuit issue, Beijing LGBT Center closes and Florida city prohibits Pride drag shows

6 queer stories we’re watching: May 16

By Bhagyashree Chatterjee, Phoebe Fuller
New Janelle Monáe, AMA president vows to fight for trans people, GLAAD media awards, trans teens sue Montana and a Sapphic horror biopic
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New Janelle Monáe, AMA president vows to fight for trans people, GLAAD media awards, trans teens sue Montana and a Sapphic horror biopic

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 15

By Maddy Mahoney
Beyoncé tour kicks off, FDA eases blood restrictions, mpox no longer an emergency, Poland remains worst place in EU to be queer and Elliot Page praises gender-affirming care
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Beyoncé tour kicks off, FDA eases blood restrictions, mpox no longer an emergency, Poland remains worst place in EU to be queer and Elliot Page praises gender-affirming care

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 12

By Maddy Mahoney
George Santos arrested, David Miranda death, Texas shooter ‘inspired’ by Libs of TikTok, Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill and Washington state protects trans kids 
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George Santos arrested, David Miranda death, Texas shooter ‘inspired’ by Libs of TikTok, Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill and Washington state protects trans kids 

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 10

By Jackie Richardson
Seoul Pride bumped from venue, Florida mayors pledge queer support, Saudi tourism says ‘everyone’ welcome, Turkey’s president says opposition too ‘pro-LGBT’ and TikTok collected queer viewing data
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Seoul Pride bumped from venue, Florida mayors pledge queer support, Saudi tourism says ‘everyone’ welcome, Turkey’s president says opposition too ‘pro-LGBT’ and TikTok collected queer viewing data

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 8

By Eve Cable
Sports cycling stands by trans winner, new queer advocacy org, Florida and Montana anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Yvie Oddly vs. Republicans and pro-gay Jesus angers EU officials
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Sports cycling stands by trans winner, new queer advocacy org, Florida and Montana anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Yvie Oddly vs. Republicans and pro-gay Jesus angers EU officials

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 5

By Maddy Mahoney
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Uganda bill still viciously anti-gay, trans journalist thwarts  swatting attempt, Harvey Guillén at the Met Gala, queer creators support WGA strike, Oregon moves to protect trans healthcare, gay playwright Robert Patrick dies
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Uganda bill still viciously anti-gay, trans journalist thwarts  swatting attempt, Harvey Guillén at the Met Gala, queer creators support WGA strike, Oregon moves to protect trans healthcare, gay playwright Robert Patrick dies

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 3

By Jackie Richardson
Queer Met Gala looks, censured Montana state rep sues, new drag dinner competition, queer youth mental health, Tony Award noms and Twitter oral sex misinformation
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Queer Met Gala looks, censured Montana state rep sues, new drag dinner competition, queer youth mental health, Tony Award noms and Twitter oral sex misinformation

6 queer stories we’re watching: May 2

By Bhagyashree Chatterjee, Phoebe Fuller
Drag queen reading events protested again, delays on HIV program in Uganda, San Francisco repeals boycott of 30 states, Bud Light called on to support trans communities and lesbian dating app HER takes a stand against TERFs
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Drag queen reading events protested again, delays on HIV program in Uganda, San Francisco repeals boycott of 30 states, Bud Light called on to support trans communities and lesbian dating app HER takes a stand against TERFs

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 1

By Eve Cable
‘Yellowjackets’ star blasts gendered award categories, Toronto Pride flag protest, U.S. DOJ sues Tennessee, Pedro Pascal gay western trailer drops
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‘Yellowjackets’ star blasts gendered award categories, Toronto Pride flag protest, U.S. DOJ sues Tennessee, Pedro Pascal gay western trailer drops

5 queer stories we’re watching: April 28

By Maddy Mahoney
‘The L Word’ visits White House, Disney sues DeSantis, anti-queer bigot runs for N.C. governor, Montana cancels session after protests, trans healthcare for adults under attack in Texas, iconic gay editor dies
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‘The L Word’ visits White House, Disney sues DeSantis, anti-queer bigot runs for N.C. governor, Montana cancels session after protests, trans healthcare for adults under attack in Texas, iconic gay editor dies

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 26

By Jackie Richardson
Tucker Carlson out at Fox, Scotland’s inclusive schools, Hungary vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ law, Tokyo Pride returns, queer books most targeted in U.S. and Los Angeles LGBT Center gala
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Tucker Carlson out at Fox, Scotland’s inclusive schools, Hungary vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ law, Tokyo Pride returns, queer books most targeted in U.S. and Los Angeles LGBT Center gala

6 queer stories we’re watching: April 24

By Eve Cable
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Jinkx Monsoon in ‘Doctor Who,’ federal trans sports ban, Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay,’ Sam Smith tribute to Brianna Ghey, trans youth in anti-trans states and Sasha Colby’s surprising date
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Jinkx Monsoon in ‘Doctor Who,’ federal trans sports ban, Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay,’ Sam Smith tribute to Brianna Ghey, trans youth in anti-trans states and Sasha Colby’s surprising date

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 21

By Maddy Mahoney
Disney Pride Nite, Twitter removes trans protections, Manhattan gay bar killings suspect arrested, North Carolina to criminalize drag shows, Florida LGBTQ2S+ clinics under attack
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Disney Pride Nite, Twitter removes trans protections, Manhattan gay bar killings suspect arrested, North Carolina to criminalize drag shows, Florida LGBTQ2S+ clinics under attack

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 19

By Jackie Richardson
Netflix’s queer dating show, banning Tucker Carlson, India same-sex marriage case, Cook Islands decriminalize homosexuality, and Toronto protests homophobia
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Netflix’s queer dating show, banning Tucker Carlson, India same-sex marriage case, Cook Islands decriminalize homosexuality, and Toronto protests homophobia

5 of the biggest stories in LGBTQ2S+ news: April 17

By Eve Cable
Billy Porter as James Baldwin, Florida travel advisory, book bans booming, Missouri trans nightmare and TIME’s notable queers
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Billy Porter as James Baldwin, Florida travel advisory, book bans booming, Missouri trans nightmare and TIME’s notable queers

5 queer and trans stories we’re following: April 14

By Maddy Mahoney
Dylan Mulvaney talks backlash, Florida Republican’s trans ‘demon,’ non-profit helping trans people flee U.S., Olympians and lawmakers stand up for trans student athletes and a Brittney Griner memoir
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Dylan Mulvaney talks backlash, Florida Republican’s trans ‘demon,’ non-profit helping trans people flee U.S., Olympians and lawmakers stand up for trans student athletes and a Brittney Griner memoir

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 12

By Jackie Richardson
JoJo Siwa’s Candace Owens smackdown, Title IX disappointment, L.A. drag march, new crisis hotline for youth, EU vs. Hungary and a Canadian response to anti-drag protests
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JoJo Siwa’s Candace Owens smackdown, Title IX disappointment, L.A. drag march, new crisis hotline for youth, EU vs. Hungary and a Canadian response to anti-drag protests

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 10

By Eve Cable
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