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Maurice Tomlinson was forced to flee his home country because he is gay. Now he is battling to end one of the most brutal anti-LGBTQ+ laws on the planet
My phone, a window to a brave new queer world
Watching LGBTQ2S+ content on the small screen of my iPhone is queer escapism, freedom from my everyday mundanities
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 9 power ranking: Impersonation sensation
A shake-up among frontrunners is building serious momentum for the second half of the season
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 9 recap: From Tudor to Tik Tok
It took two and a half months of real-world time, but we’ve finally arrived at the show’s signature challenge
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: British humour
A comedy challenge sets up a surprising elimination
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Finding euphoria in acts of self-creation
We centre our choice to become, rather than our suffering in not becoming
Dax Pierson’s experimental techno chases a ‘queer divine dissatifaction’
The Oakland-based musician says being multi-marginalized helped him face mental and physical recovery
Topline: Finding community from the seat of my bike
The Peloton is a surprising virtual space for LGBTQ2S+ friendship
4 queer and trans happenings to wind you up or down beginning Mar. 4
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How rescue dogs embody the transformative power of unconditional love
A unique bicontinental project, “Don’t You Want Me,” connects rescue dogs with trans and queer would-be owners
Chosen family versus COVID-19
The death of a dear friend inspires a writer to ask: Who gets to make decisions about your health care if you’re incapacitated?
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Sarah McBride’s inclusive America
Two months into her role, the new state senator wants to make Delaware a better, safer place—not just for LGBTQ2S+ people but all of its residents
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: Corona Can’t Keep a Good Queen Down’ recap
The special is most interesting when it focuses on the mechanics of filming during quarantine
A polyamorous couple decides that swapping stories of their sexual exploits isn’t enough
A favourite sex club points the way with its online parties
No, lesbians are not disappearing
A new Gallup poll finds more Americans than ever identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans—especially Gen Z
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 7 recap: Be your own shero
A design challenge and a visit from Raven provides a major boost for one queen
Topline: The agony and ecstasy of a good cringe-watch
Philosopher king Dawson Leery offers a surprising balm from feeling “stressy and depressy”
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