5 queer and trans stories we’re following: May 29
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Introducing ‘Queering Death,’ a 6-part look at the nuanced ways we die and mourn
Writer Zena Sharman says she wanted to look at how death can become a site of creativity, collective care, self-determination and resisting oppression
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 4 power ranking: Top of the ratings
Whose TV pilot presentations will land them high-profile time-slots?
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,’ Episode 4 recap: Pilot program
The queens team up for Must-She TV—but will they get a full-season pickup?
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 finale recap: It was just us
A season of intrigue concludes with a new antler queen, a tragic death and yes, some impeccable ’90s needle drops
Transphobes are targeting cis people now. That should be a wakeup call
OPINION: You cannot “eliminate transgenderism” without deeply restricting the gender presentation of all people in society
Players celebrate the queerness in ‘The Legend of Zelda.’ When will Nintendo?
New Zelda game “Tears of the Kingdom” puts hero Link in a miniskirt and nail polish, but some queer and trans fans long for a game that truly reimagines gender
New Brunswick’s review of LGBTQ2S+ education could pave way for trouble across Canada
ANALYSIS: We should be worried about the push for “parental rights” from N.B. premier
Jeopardy! Master Mattea Roach, Montana drag ban, Manitoba city saves queer books, Ontario councillor resigns over flag ban, RIP Tina Turner and all things ‘Barbie’ movie
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A culinary journey through ‘The Bear’ and queer camp cuisine
Culture seems increasingly obsessed with fine dining—but might be missing out on the joy of cooking low-class foods at home for friends
‘Dykes to Watch Out For’ audio play, Billy-Ray Belcourt’s new literary magazine, Torrey McDowell’s country croonin’, Leah Johnson’s tween respect, a joy break from Eurovision’s Netta and a plea for anti-censorship action
S. Bear Bergman curates a beautiful Pride Month of culture with a starring role for you
‘Ted Lasso’ missed the mark in its portrayal of female queerness
OPINION: A bi Keeley stan feels betrayed by the character’s Season 3 storyline
DeSantis to run for president, HRC announces travel advisory for Florida, Montana governor defines sex as binary despite non-binary child, Target Pride merchandise, Iowa churches split over queer rights, falling HIV rates
6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 24
How Adele Bertei incited rebellion and connection through rock ’n’ roll
After a harrowing youth and a wild career, the 68-year-old musician and author is clear on one thing: queer people are fighters
AI art like the ‘RuPublicans’ is part of a long lineage of queer remixing
ANALYSIS: Viral posts of U.S. Republicans dressed in drag are fun and subversive, but issues of ownership from AI art are still a concern
Dodgers reinvite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Mexico allows ‘X’ gender passports, Utah named most closeted state, trans prom held at the U.S. Capitol and Bud Light brewers lose perfect HRC rating
5 queer and trans stories we’re following: May 23
‘Monica’ speaks to a rarely shown part of the trans experience
The Trace Lysette drama beautifully explores the ambiguities of life after transition
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage
In the series’ darkest episode yet, “It Chooses” is a hard watch