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‘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
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Paralympian Ness Murby looks to Paris, and a brighter future for trans athletes
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Sometimes I don’t feel attracted to my girlfriend. Should I leave her?
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