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Washington and California seek to grant trans people privacy around their deadnames
The bills come as states like Texas and Florida increase government surveillance of trans people
Is it ever okay to cheat on a partner?
A reader questions whether dishonesty is justified if it prevents conflict
What it’s like to live as a femme man in Nigeria
Both femmephobia and homophobia make for a volatile experience
Hot collabs from PinkPantheress/Ice Spice and Bully/Soccer Mommy, plus indie pop bliss from Chris Pierce make this one of the best Tune-Ups ever
My music column turns one year old … and it’s a banger
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What went wrong at the New York Times?
OPINION: The paper of record is under fire for its transphobic coverage. How did it get this bad, and who is calling the shots?
Tennessee is first state to pass a drag ban—which could go into effect next month
Advocates point out that the bill could be used to target trans people in addition to drag performers
LGBTQ+ Syrians face discrimination after surviving earthquake
Human and natural disasters pursue Syrian refugees in Turkey. Here’s one way to help
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 9 power ranking: Crystals are a queen’s best friend
We say goodbye to someone who became a fan favourite
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 9 recap: Happy birthday, ‘Drag Race’!
Our favourite show turns 200—episodes, that is
Dozens of Facebook ads still use anti-LGBTQ2S+ rhetoric, despite supposed ban
New research from Media Matters found at least 63 new ads in the past four months
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Why is it so difficult for some people to get an HPV vaccine?
A vaccine for HPV, the most common STBBI in North America, has been around for more than a decade. But if you don’t get it before your mid-20s, catching up is tricky—and expensive
Butt plug trophy auction, queers Gallup ahead, Tennessee bans drag, Meta’s hate profits and a rap by Ariana DeBose
5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching (plus a baby bonus): Feb. 24
Anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Europe and Central Asia hits decade-high
Advocates say anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Europe and Central Asia is “not going away” after a report found that 2022 was the most violent year for queer and trans people in the region
Facelift or face slap? Here’s what’s happening to one of Canada’s queerest beaches
When a “festival space” is proposed for Hanlan’s Point, patrons of the neighbouring beach organize
New report describes ‘harrowing’ consequences of digital targeting of LGBTQ+ people in Middle East and North Africa
“I chose starvation over being raped again”
Hawaii’s only youth gender clinic will stay open, after ‘unbelievable’ fundraising success
Closing the doors on vulnerable patients “was our worst fear,” says The Lavender Clinic’s CAO
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