Black lesbian poet Cheryl Clarke shares her life’s work in new collection

With “Archive of Style,” Clarke cements her place in the Black feminist poetry canon

Jael Holzman is sounding the alarm

The trans punk rocker and journalist on writing through rage and the how the media needs to change its coverage of the anti-trans movement

By Oliver Haug

Politics

Where does Tim Walz stand on queer and trans issues?

Kamala Harris picked Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential candidate—and he has a long history with the LGBTQ2S+ community

By Xtra Video

Politics

The autocracy of Project 2025 begins at home

ANALYSIS: The right-wing’s veneration of the nuclear family will hurt kids, queer and trans people and anyone who doesn’t conform

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle

Politics

Where does Kamala Harris stand on queer and trans issues?

From her time officiating gay marriages in San Francisco, to hosting Pride parties as vice-president, we break down five things to know

By Xtra Video

TV & Film

‘National Anthem’ is a breakout role for Eve Lindley’s free-spirited cowgirl

The trans actress says the queer rodeo film gave her space to shape new dimensions of herself

By Veronica Esposito

Politics

J.D. Vance’s appointment is a big threat to bodily autonomy

OPINION: The Trump VP pick’s statements about LGBTQ2S+ issues and abortion raise serious red flags

By Katelyn Burns

As Told To

For families living in states with trans healthcare bans, Republicans have created an impossible situation

I’m the mother of two trans girls living in Ohio. Our state is making our family choose between giving up our home and our rights

By Niki Schaefer

Music

10 queer and trans country artists for your big gay twangy summer playlist

From Canadian breakout Robert Adam to trans industry vet Namoli Brennet

By Jesse Locke

Politics

The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on Tennessee’s youth gender-affirming care ban

OPINION: The case, which could affect future legislation restricting trans rights, should put us on guard

By Katelyn Burns

History

No Pride without solidarity

Queer activism has never been solely in the service of LGBTQ+ people

By Jake Hall

TV & Film

‘Cora Bora’ is a coming-of-age movie for people in their thirties

Meg Stalter, Jojo T. Gibbs and Ayden Mayeri talk about creating a endearing, messy, realistic Sapphic love triangle

By Lindsay Lee Wallace

Books

Lauren Cook on naive narrators, ‘just chilling’ and loving love

The author’s new book, “Sex Goblin,” is a collection of short prose about violence, sexuality and trying to process life

By Thea McLachlan

Media

10 years since the ‘transgender tipping point’

ANALYSIS: Ten years after the iconic ‘TIME’ cover, trans people are subject to even more widespread hatred and legalized bigotry. If we’ve ‘tipped’ in any direction, it’s backward

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle

Pride

Artists call out Target after company scales back Pride collection

Non-binary illustrator En Tze Loh’s involvement was limited to a single item sold online. Other artists say they also have been affected

By Oliver Haug

TV & Film

Actor Theo Germaine wants more messy trans representation

Recent projects “Spark” and “Desire Lines” showcase Germaine’s talents on a new level

By Pat Mullen

Activism

The queer book bike serving Brooklyn

Providing books for queer kids and teens is at the core of the Nonbinarian Book Bike’s mission

By Jill Webb

Activism

Unions have a long history of fighting for trans rights. And they’re not giving up now

Labour unions are massive players in Canadian society. Which is why it matters that they’re engaged in the fight for trans rights—and have been for decades

By Charlotte Dalwood