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First, it was book bans. Now, Republicans are coming for publishers
Tennessee bill takes book bans to a new level by coming for publishers
As another NDP win in Alberta looms, queers must stop writing off ‘unwinnable places’
OPINION: Think conservative strongholds like Alberta and the American Deep South are unwinnable by progressives? Think again
What makes for a good gay cruising grounds
In his new book, “Park Cruising,” author Marcus McCann looks at the forces that triggered a police sting of Toronto’s Marie Curtis Park
New music from Yaeji, ZORA, Blondshell, Michael Medrano and more
Behold spring’s bounteous harvest of infectious pop
Queer with a capital Q (themeless)
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‘Yellowjackets’ star blasts gendered award categories, Toronto Pride flag protest, U.S. DOJ sues Tennessee, Pedro Pascal gay western trailer drops
5 queer stories we’re watching: April 28
Why we need to log off and look for trans joy
OPINION: I question what consuming so much doomerism will do to us as a community over the long term—and I want us to make more space for celebration
Substack isn’t the perfect Twitter alternative it wants to be
ANALYSIS: As Substack tries to be the new Twitter, we can’t forget its founders’ messy past or present
‘The L Word’ visits White House, Disney sues DeSantis, anti-queer bigot runs for N.C. governor, Montana cancels session after protests, trans healthcare for adults under attack in Texas, iconic gay editor dies
6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 26
Paralympian Ness Murby looks to Paris, and a brighter future for trans athletes
“Hopefully, the next person won’t have to fight as much”
Sometimes I don’t feel attracted to my girlfriend. Should I leave her?
Kai advises a reader who is struggling with inconsistent desire
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Is it time to kick politicians out of Pride?
Tracking the decades-long hot-and-cold relationship between elected officials and Pride festivals
Trans resilience shining through a glass darkly
Journalist Tre’vell Anderson’s very personal tour of trans representation in film and TV
How ‘women’s rights’ activists create language that dehumanizes trans people
OPINION: “Adult” “Human” “Female” is a highly problematic way to identify
Tucker Carlson out at Fox, Scotland’s inclusive schools, Hungary vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ law, Tokyo Pride returns, queer books most targeted in U.S. and Los Angeles LGBT Center gala
6 queer stories we’re watching: April 24
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 5 recap: Bestie, we hardly knew ye
Our adult survivors start to come together, and a winter storm rocks the cabin
Jinkx Monsoon in ‘Doctor Who,’ federal trans sports ban, Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay,’ Sam Smith tribute to Brianna Ghey, trans youth in anti-trans states and Sasha Colby’s surprising date
6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 21
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