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Google is still the arbiter of life’s big questions
Tech

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

By Jon Heggestad
Inside the obsessive queer fandom of ‘Succession’
TV & Film

Inside the obsessive queer fandom of ‘Succession’

ANALYSIS: From Tom and Greg fancams to deep feelings, queer fans have latched on to HBO’s hit drama

By Kaiya Shunyata
Will Meta’s advisory board’s policy to ‘Free the nipple’ really free trans and non-binary people? 
Social Media

Will Meta’s advisory board’s policy to ‘Free the nipple’ really free trans and non-binary people? 

Moderation policies continue to be a topic of debate, leaving people to wonder if the recent changes will be enough 

By Amanda Scriver
Dozens of Facebook ads still use anti-LGBTQ2S+ rhetoric, despite supposed ban
Social Media

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

By V.S. Wells
Why we shouldn’t rely on TikTok to tell us we’re gay
Social Media

Why we shouldn’t rely on TikTok to tell us we’re gay

OPINION: We increasingly rely on social media sites like TikTok and Twitter to categorize people. As queer folks, should we be worried?

By Jon Heggestad
Darcy & Jer talk marriage, live show and showing up against homophobic hate
Comedy

Darcy & Jer talk marriage, live show and showing up against homophobic hate

The pair have racked up nearly 3.5 million TikTok followers since the start of the pandemic

By Mel Woods
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When it comes to anti-trans bills, how much panic is too much panic? 
Media

When it comes to anti-trans bills, how much panic is too much panic? 

ANALYSIS: Constant legislative attacks are damaging trans people’s mental health. How do reporters inform the public without telling them they’re doomed? 

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
A new report proves that online anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate turns into real-life violence 
Social Media

A new report proves that online anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate turns into real-life violence 

Online harassment of doctors and hospitals that provide gender-affirming care has led to bomb threats, death threats and lockdowns 

By Maddy Mahoney
Twitter sucked for trans people, but was also necessary
Culture

Twitter sucked for trans people, but was also necessary

ANALYSIS: Twitter has always been a hellscape—but without it, trans people may lose a vital lifeline

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
What does your $52 jockstrap say about you?
Fashion

What does your $52 jockstrap say about you?

The array of sexy clothing brands catering to gay and bisexual men shows how people desire community as much as they desire looking sexy

By Rob Salerno
Facebook is making millions off Matt Walsh’s transphobic documentary
Power

Facebook is making millions off Matt Walsh’s transphobic documentary

New research shows that the platform’s parent company likely earned over $4 million in ad revenue from the film

By Oliver Haug
Lesbian TikTok is full of drama. Thankfully we have influencers making sense of it
Social Media

Lesbian TikTok is full of drama. Thankfully we have influencers making sense of it

JoJo Siwa, Kylie Prew, Sedona Prince, Fletcher and more have all populated our modern “L-Word” chart

By Eve Cable
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Online bullying has become legal persecution and violence—it’s time for us to respond
Power

Online bullying has become legal persecution and violence—it’s time for us to respond

OPINION: If you think the campaigns against drag queens aren’t coming for you next—pay attention

By Zack Ford
4chan trolls flooded a suicide hotline by pretending to be LGBTQ2S+ youth in crisis
Hate Watch

4chan trolls flooded a suicide hotline by pretending to be LGBTQ2S+ youth in crisis

The Trevor Project said the calls increased wait times for actual queer and trans youth seeking help

By Jackie Richardson
Kiwi Farms, an online forum known for anti-trans harassment, has been shut down
Activism

Kiwi Farms, an online forum known for anti-trans harassment, has been shut down

The action was taken following a #DropKiwiFarms campaign 

By Dika Ofoma
Trans streamer plans to leave Canada after being targeted by doxxing and harassment campaign
Transphobia

Trans streamer plans to leave Canada after being targeted by doxxing and harassment campaign

Keffals believes that she has no other choice but to flee the country for her own safety

By Diamond Yao
Libs of TikTok was banned for less than 24 hours on Facebook after harassing a children’s hospital
Power

Libs of TikTok was banned for less than 24 hours on Facebook after harassing a children’s hospital

The social media account made false accusations about gender-affirming care at Boston Children’s Hospital, leading to death threats against staff

By Ursula Muñoz S.
America’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills are fuelling a surge in homophobic online attacks
Homophobia

America’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills are fuelling a surge in homophobic online attacks

Since the passage of Florida’s law in March, the prevalence of “grooming” rhetoric has increased 406 percent

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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