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Covering the Toronto International Film Festival has reminded me of the power and beauty of being in a room with other LGBTQ2S+ people
The groundbreaking author of “Gender Trouble” is no stranger to controversy
A new start-up promising to cater to LGBTQ2S+ folks drew a lot of questions online
LGBTQ2S+ cinematic history provides a critical lifeline to a queer newbie during lockdown
Coming out to my noncommunicative Indian parents over FaceTime was a journey—one that’s not quite over yet
When “The L Word” premiered, the Showtime series offered some of the boldest representations of lesbians on TV, but it wasn’t the first to do so
As a non-binary person of trans experience in the U.S., Tre’vell Anderson is looking forward to options beyond “male” and “female” on government-issued ID
Coming out is a process. It’s okay to do a little beta testing first
It’s hard to watch crackdowns on LGBTQ+ people in China and other countries
My hometown queer bar is under threat. Send in the queens!
I’ve been finding myself feeling both socially anxious and desperate for company—and Zoom isn’t helping
As public spaces reopen, I’m learning to manage the anxiety caused by COVID-19
Was there a single queer person in the room when these ads were conceived?
In the face of increased violence, LGBTQ2S+ folks must come together
June honours both queer and Indigenous communities—and to celebrate, here’s some amazing Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ creators and artists who inspire us
Forty years after the first report about AIDS, what have we learned about taking care of ourselves and each other?
The recent rise in anti-Asian racism has made acknowledging and celebrating Asian Heritage Month all the more urgent
Half-vaxxed picnic season is here
