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By banning Pride Tape and theme nights, the NHL refuses to do the bare minimum
Sports

By banning Pride Tape and theme nights, the NHL refuses to do the bare minimum

OPINION: By ceding so much ground to a small minority of players, the NHL shows where its true priorities lie

By Katelyn Burns
With ‘I Have Nothing,’ Carolyn Taylor dives into queer obsession
TV & Film

With ‘I Have Nothing,’ Carolyn Taylor dives into queer obsession

Whitney Houston, figure skating, comedy and queer obsession combine in Crave’s comedy doc-series

By Mel Woods
‘Fair Play’ is the thorough reflection on the trans sport ‘debate’ we need
Books

‘Fair Play’ is the thorough reflection on the trans sport ‘debate’ we need

Sports writer Katie Barnes’s debut book is a must-read deep dive into trans inclusion in sport

By Michelle Kay
Can ‘American Ninja Warrior’ stay gender-inclusive as it goes mainstream?
Sports

Can ‘American Ninja Warrior’ stay gender-inclusive as it goes mainstream?

A ninja league sets a model for all-gender divisions, even as “American Ninja Warrior” backs away from its prior commitment to gender inclusivity

By SF Boswell
What makes high-intensity cheerleading drama ‘Backspot’ such a winner
TV & Film

What makes high-intensity cheerleading drama ‘Backspot’ such a winner

REVIEW: Devery Jacobs gives a intensely physical and emotionally nuanced performance

By Barry Levitt
I asked ChatGPT to write an article about trans athletes. It didn’t go well
Tech

I asked ChatGPT to write an article about trans athletes. It didn’t go well

OPINION: Language learning models are a threat to queer journalism that we should be taking very seriously

By Katelyn Burns
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Conservatives won’t stop celebrating the Women’s National Soccer team’s loss 
Sports

Conservatives won’t stop celebrating the Women’s National Soccer team’s loss 

OPINION: For all their talk of patriotism, the right would rather root against an American team than support its progressive players

By Katelyn Burns
Canadians win against anti-LGBTQ+ Italian party, Women’s World Cup players show Pride despite ban and more
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Canadians win against anti-LGBTQ+ Italian party, Women’s World Cup players show Pride despite ban and more

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 31

By Eve Cable
Celebrities call out comedian’s transphobic rant, trans men protest Miss Italy’s ban on trans women and more
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Celebrities call out comedian’s transphobic rant, trans men protest Miss Italy’s ban on trans women and more

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 26

By Jackie Richardson
Grindr employees join hot union summer, first out gay coach in major men’s U.S. sports and more
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Grindr employees join hot union summer, first out gay coach in major men’s U.S. sports and more

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 21

By Maddy Mahoney
World cycling bans trans women, Troye Sivan feels the ‘Rush’ and more
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World cycling bans trans women, Troye Sivan feels the ‘Rush’ and more

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 17

By Eve Cable
Gender-affirming care wins and losses in Texas and Maine, queers take home Emmy noms and more.
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Gender-affirming care wins and losses in Texas and Maine, queers take home Emmy noms and more.

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 14

By Maddy Mahoney
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Poland judge sides with homophobic protestor; our fave looks from the ‘Barbie’ pink carpet and more
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Poland judge sides with homophobic protestor; our fave looks from the ‘Barbie’ pink carpet and more

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 10

By Eve Cable
An F-you to drag bans from boygenius, plus two trans healthcare bans overturned
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An F-you to drag bans from boygenius, plus two trans healthcare bans overturned

Just 2 of the 5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: June 30

By Maddy Mahoney
Canadian soccer star Quinn is blazing trans trails on—and off—the field
Sports

Canadian soccer star Quinn is blazing trans trails on—and off—the field

Ahead of next month’s World Cup, the Canadian midfielder discusses mentorship, inclusion and trans sports myth-busting

By Mel Woods
First out non-binary Tony winners, trans cyclist wins gold, N.B. transphobic school rules, Missouri gender-affirming care ban and Troye Sivan teases new music
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First out non-binary Tony winners, trans cyclist wins gold, N.B. transphobic school rules, Missouri gender-affirming care ban and Troye Sivan teases new music

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: June 12

By Eve Cable
If MLB wants to support its LGBTQ2S+ fan base, it can’t play both sides
Sports

If MLB wants to support its LGBTQ2S+ fan base, it can’t play both sides

OPINION: Why pitting Christians versus Pride Nights is a terrible “compromise”

By Katelyn Burns
Anti-queer Blue Jays player sparks outrage, Catholic school board rejects Pride flag, Hayley Kiyoko to headline Canada’s first queer music festival and Japanese court declares same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
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Anti-queer Blue Jays player sparks outrage, Catholic school board rejects Pride flag, Hayley Kiyoko to headline Canada’s first queer music festival and Japanese court declares same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

4 queer and trans stories we’re following: May 30

By Bhagyashree Chatterjee
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