LGBTQ2S+ advocates say the bills are “discriminatory and unconstitutional”
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The future of LGBTQ2S+ equality in America may depend on Biden’s SCOTUS nominee
ANALYSIS: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson could step into a major LGBTQ2S+ rights battle if confirmed
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Xtra catches up with the legendary showgirl following her “Hot Haus” win
‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ Queering The Canon and Harvey Fierstein
Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning March 3
The ferocious beauty of Tanya Tagaq
Filmmaker Thirza Cuthand talks with the Inuk musician about her latest album, Indigenous resistance and the intersection of rage and love
Harvey Fierstein tells almost all in his star-studded new memoir about Brooklyn, Broadway and beyond
We interview one of the first out powerhouses of American showbiz about his life on and off stage, and about why endings are so important
Texas is investigating families of trans kids for so-called child abuse. They’re fighting back
A lawsuit representing one family has been filed against Gov. Abbott and the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services
Activists urge immediate action to protect LGBTQ+ Ukrainians: ‘Ukraine doesn’t have time’
Protestors gathered at the Stonewall Inn in New York City to demand greater sanctions against Putin and aid to struggling LGBTQ+ Ukrainians
Sorry, Sam Elliott, movie cowboys have always been gay
ANALYSIS: Elliott slammed “The Power of the Dog” for being too queer, but queerness has always been a key ingredient of westerns
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World’ Episode 5 recap: ‘London’ girls
The final frontrunner is eliminated, leaving us with an even race among the final four
How to talk about suicide
LGBTQ2S+ folks face a higher suicide risk than their cis, straight counterparts. Mental health researcher Alex Abramovich weighs in on how we can better help each other
Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars
Amid a rise in anti-gay and anti-trans legislation, activists draw attention to the lack of legal protections for LGBTQ2S+ people in 29 states
How one Facebook group is redefining Black queer and trans parenthood
A Black queer mother felt excluded in mainstream parenting spaces so she created an international community for mutual support
I got ghosted by a guy I really like. Should I confront him?
Kai advises a trans reader who keeps on getting ghosted: “your actions should be focused on providing yourself with closure instead of trying to squeeze it out of him”
Elliot Page, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gabrielle Union slam trans reporting policy
Stars are speaking out against Gov. Greg Abbott’s “horrific” new policy
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 8 power ranking: Top of the charts
After a brief fall from the top tier, our frontrunner returns to the peak of the power rankings
Australia’s prime minister backs controversial bill targeting trans athletes
Conservative Scott Morrison said Australia’s proposed “Save Women’s Sports” bill is “terrific”
What is the best new queer music, you ask?
Music writer Jordan Currie has picked 7 of the best singles released over the last month. Check out the first instalment of “Monthly Tune-Up”