5 queer stories we’re watching: April 28
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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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Distance makes the music grow stronger for bicoastal duo Bestfriend
The band’s sophomore EP, “places i’ve left,” tucks our confusing world into a hazy, bedroom alt-pop soundtrack
First they came for trans kids. Now, in Missouri, they’re coming after trans adults
OPINION: Missouri’s targeting of gender-affirming care is part of the goal to eradicate trans people entirely
Google is still the arbiter of life’s big questions
ANALYSIS: While the algorithm has evolved, it’s still worth considering how search engines respond
Music by Lynnee Breedlove and Juba Kalamka, a Charlie Jane Anders trilogy, queer Brit hobby groups and Kit Yan, Melissa Li and Michael R. Jackson in NYC
This week’s gay enticements to engage in queer culture
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’: Meet the returning queens set to do battle
From Kandy Muse to Jimbo, 12 queens are headed back to the werk room
Disney Pride Nite, Twitter removes trans protections, Manhattan gay bar killings suspect arrested, North Carolina to criminalize drag shows, Florida LGBTQ2S+ clinics under attack
5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 19
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