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A tale of two Americas
At the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, two very different versions of where marginalized communities fit into the country’s future
The unstoppable queering of TV cartoons
From “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” to “The Legend of Korra,” animated shows have finally changed the channel on LGBTQ2 representation
Topline: Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Cher
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, August 28
4 LGBTQ2 happenings to wind you up or down right now
What to watch, read, listen to or look at: August 27
Inside the second wave of the HIV epidemic in the Philippines
Travel to the frontlines of the health crisis and meet a generation of young people trying to build a better future
Make dumplings with Jennifer E. Crawford and Marissa Leon-John
How abortion bans harm LGBTQ2 people, too
Queer and trans people are systematically harmed by continued attempts to dismantle abortion access in the U.S.
Inside Isabel Sandoval’s radical trans female gaze
The writer, director and star of “Lingua Franca” discusses her sensual and frank film about an undocumented trans Filipina
Bisexual former Congresswoman Katie Hill is still battling biphobia
Loneliness and outrage in the age of Grindr
In an essay from his new memoir, Billy-Ray Belcourt ruminates on sex, intimacy and hook-up apps
5 things LGBTQ2 people should know about Erin O’Toole
Where the new Conservative leader stands on trans rights, conversion therapy, Pride and more
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Revue’ is a Bravo show in drag—and that’s fantastic news
Personal drama takes center stage in this slice-of-life series about RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!
After the sashay: When life gives you Lemon
The citrus-y New York queen talks about people’s perception, her character’s inspiration and the makeover challenge that made her emotional
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 8 Power Ranking: Five becomes four
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ showcases how refugees’ lives are made over, onscreen and off
One of the latest episode’s guests, Rebal, talks about moving to Canada from Syria, being queer and ending up in drag
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 8 recap: A rainbow makeover
The top 5 queens welcome gay men from all over the world into their drag families
Mimiyuuuh is fun, fierce and unapologetic
The Filipino YouTube personality talks about his rise to fame, being queer in the Philippines and his crushes