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Here's What Queer Asians Think of Pope Francis Supporting Same-Sex Civil Unions
For those who live in countries where homosexuality is a criminal offence, will the pontiff's latest statement make a difference?
How Watching WWE Helped Me Come To Terms With My Sexuality
Growing up queer, I enjoyed watching wrestling matches for entirely different reasons than the rest of my family.
Finally, an Awards Show to Celebrate India’s Queer Heroes
The upcoming event hopes to amplify and spotlight non-binary and genderqueer voices but straight people are welcome to be there too.
Biphobia Is Killing the ‘B’ in LGBTQ. Literally.
Bisexual people have poorer mental, physical and sexual health than either heterosexuals or homosexuals. We explore why.
We Speak with ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Winner, Priyanka, on How Her Queer Asian Identity Matters More Than Ever Today
“Everyone gets curry for lunch now!”
How Fanfiction Helped Me Come To Terms With My Queer Identity
Fanfic has always been treated as the shameful sibling of popular fiction. For queer communities, however, it has provided a safe space to explore and accept their identity.
The Indian Government Just Said That Indian Culture Doesn’t Recognise Same-Sex Marriages
This comes after a petition was filed in the Delhi High Court to legalise same-sex marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act.
Lockdown Helped Me Recognise My Gender Identity
Being cut off from their support networks left many LGBTQ people feeling isolated. Others have found it unexpectedly liberating.
Are Religious Leaders in India More Accepting of Queer People Now? We Asked Them
On the second anniversary of the landmark reading down of Section 377, we checked in with priests and religious scholars to know how their attitudes towards homosexuality have changed (or not).
RIP China Chalet, Manhattan's Greatest Queer Nightlife Utopia
The FiDi Chinese restaurant-slash-nightclub was a longtime DIY haven for New York's rising fashion stars, EDM fans, and LGBTQ icons.
Shakuntala Devi’s Biopic on Amazon Prime Video Skims Over One of Her Most Important Works — A Book on Homosexuality in India
The human calculator’s ‘The World of Homosexuals’ published back in 1977, is considered to be one of the first studies of queerness in India.
How the Thumb Ring Became So Gay
At some point over the years, a ring on the thumb became a subtle yet ubiquitous signifier for queer women.