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Counting the Kinsey Scale (themed)
Canadians win against anti-LGBTQ+ Italian party, Women’s World Cup players show Pride despite ban and more
5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 31
New hits from Claud, APW, Troye Sivan and more
Plus the glorious return of Anohni and the Johnsons
Ohio Republicans are trying to limit the power of ballot measures—and using transphobia to circumvent democracy
OPINION: Conservatives are courting voters using the little trick that they’ve always turned—demonizing a minority
Michigan outlaws conversion therapy, Canadian labour unions fight anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate, Adore Delano comes out as trans and more
5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 28
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Enjoying the legacy of feminist restaurants and cafés
In the 1980s, hundreds of feminist restaurants and cafés dotted the U.S. Though most are gone, a new generation is embracing their queer spirit
‘Black Mirror’ episode ‘Beyond the Sea’ is a brutal reflection of toxic masculinity in the Digital Age
The series known for its dark reflections on a tech-obsessed society turns its focus to the Space Age, toxic geek masculinity and the danger of the “magic circle”
What does ‘Barbie’ owe the queers?
ANALYSIS: The “Barbie” film is a fiercely feminist project that reinforces the gender binary. And yet we can also read into it what we want
Celebrities call out comedian’s transphobic rant, trans men protest Miss Italy’s ban on trans women and more
6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 26
The Xtra community is changing addresses
We’re doubling down on social media channels and the lively conversations you are having there
‘Barbie’ takes the world by storm, lesbian rights in Italy and the U.K. and more
5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 24
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Is fat queer goodness vanishing from your Instagram feed?
Social media’s body positivity might only apply to those who fit into familiar beauty ideals. Is AI systematically deleting the creators who sit outside the norm?
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Whether it’s relaxation, an adventure, family travel or cultural here are some travel tips and tricks to get the most out of your vacation
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 12 power ranking: We three queens
With the ending of this season comes a raft of broken records
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ finale recap: The next queen in the ‘Drag Race’ Hall of Fame is …
Plus, we crown a Queen of the Fame Games!
From Barbie porn and Ken buttplugs to Trixie Mattel
Queer and trans folk have been doing wonderfully awful things to Barbie since the doll’s creation
Trans parents have always existed
OPINION: Today’s panic over transness and kids is largely driven by the overactive imaginations of people who have never met a trans person in their lives
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