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Why Seeing Queer Joy Can Create Complicated Feelings For Queer People
Heartstopper depicts queer joy. Here’s why that can bring about complicated feelings for those in the Queer community.
The Troubled Soul, Immense Talent, And Unbowed Spirit Of Sinéad O’connor
Few artists have straddled the boundaries between acclaim, controversy and public affection as effectively as Sinéad O’Connor.
Review: Jack’s Ever After
Owen Lach’s Jack’s Ever After: Another Modern Queer Fairy Tale shines with nuanced characters, poignant storytelling, and a heartfelt exploration of the challenges that threaten a happily ever after.
The Fight For Equal Rights Has Been Led By Black Trans Women
From Stonewall to Pride, the fight for equal rights has been rooted in resistance led by Black trans women.
What Happens When We Gentrify Queerness
The consequences of gentrification on queer communities include erases marginalized voices and failing to improve conditions for the community’s most vulnerable members.
Has “Freakish” Florida Lost Its Appeal?
Florida has been rocked by political controversies, bitter debates and fatal shootings at odds with its previously laid back holiday destination image.
Review: Pageboy
Elliot Page’s Pageboy is a courageous and illuminating memoir that shares Page’s personal story and contributes to the broader discourse on gender and identity.
GLAAD Survey: Straight Americans Overwhelmingly Support LGBTQ+ Rights
An estimated 91 percent of respondents in the annual “Accelerating Acceptance” report said LGBTQ+ people should live free of discrimination.
Review: Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea
Rita Chang-Eppig’s Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea examines the intricate dynamics of gender roles and womanhood in the context of a historical Chinese pirate story.
Trans Joy and Family Bonds: Neglected Aspects of the Transgender Experience
Trans joy and family bonds are big parts of the transgender experience lost in media coverage and anti-trans legislation
Review: If I See You Again Tomorrow
Robbie Couch’s If I See You Again Tomorrow is a heartfelt and relatable story reflecting themes of social isolation and loneliness.
These 13 Books Faced More Library Ban Attempts Than Any Others In 2022
Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada, president of the American Library Association, discussed a year of unprecedented book bans
A Long History Of Gender-Affirming Care
Enforcement of binary gender norms has led to unwanted medical interventions on intersex and cisgender children.
Review: Small Joys
Elvin James Mensah’s Small Joys is a poignant chronicle of friendship, mental illness, and the power of human connection.
The 1st Amendment and Protecting Drag Performances
States attempting to ban drag performances are likely to encounter legal challenges.