Transphobia is rotting women’s sports media

Sports media is perpetuating a problem that doesn’t actually exist

Canadian senator debuts largest queer picture-book collection in the world

Alberta senator Kristopher Wells partnered with IBBY Canada to launch a publicly available collection of more than 300 LGBTQ2S+ picture books

By Jeffrey Canton

Proud Lives

Remembering the life and activism of Michael Hendricks

Hendricks, who died this month at 84, left an indelible mark on Canadian queer history

By Matthew Hays

Pride

Pride organizers to ‘strengthen’ security following attack in Berlin

Pride organizations in Vancouver, Montreal and Ottawa are assuring patrons they will be able to celebrate safely at upcoming Pride events

By Mel Woods

Activism

What will Hanlan’s Point look like if Billy Bishop Airport expands?

The Toronto beach is Canada’s oldest surviving LGBTQ2S+ space, but a plan to build up a nearby airport has advocates on edge

By Denio Lourenco

Justice

The Supreme Court’s ruling on trans athletes opens the door to all kinds of horrors

In the face of a government that wants to legislate us out of everyday life, we must continue to show up for one another—and commit to outliving the bastards

By Katelyn Burns

Sports

Are Pride Nights at sports games worth the controversy?

They might be superficial money grabs—but Pride Nights can help maintain visibility in a moment of escalating queer repression

By Katelyn Burns

We've Been Here

The bleak history of the Toronto bathhouse raids

In 1981, Toronto police arrested nearly 300 gay men as part of a six-month undercover operation called “Operation Soap”

By Cody Corrall

Religion

The Anglican Church is an imperfect place, but I still found my way back

As a trans woman, I’ve returned to the church on my own terms; I’m working with others to tear down the barriers that drive difference away

By Charlotte Sheasby

Pride

Canada Post just debuted four new stamps honouring queer historic sites

Places of Pride features four new postage stamps commemorating places and events that are pivotal to the country’s queer history

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Activism

Toronto is making an ambitious bid to return the Village to its roots

From eliminating cars to bringing back queer organizations, advocates are fighting to protect the gaybourhood’s identity

By Denio Lourenco

Drag

Patagonia v. Pattie Gonia: What the heck is going on?

Patagonia alleges that Pattie Gonia’s commercial use of a “near-copy” name poses “long-term threats” to their brand

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

We've Been Here

The queer photographer who fought fascism

Claude Cahun’s gender-bending self portraits were ahead of their time—and nearly erased from art history

By Cody Corrall

We've Been Here

The complicated legacy of Renée Richards

The former tennis player broke barriers for trans athletes in 1977. Then she changed her tune

By Cody Corrall

We've Been Here

The radical legacy of ‘On Our Backs’ magazine

“On Our Backs” filled a void by authentically documenting—and celebrating—lesbian sexuality

By Cody Corrall

Social Media

Instagram activism has a nuance problem

Panic around a recent Alberta legislature bathroom ban petition comes from a well-intentioned place, but it may be doing more harm than good

By Mel Woods

Politics

Pride flag returns to Stonewall after sudden removal

The Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument was taken down after a crackdown on “improper partisan ideology” in federal landmarks

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Books

Sara Ahmed says we need more complainers, not less

Whether it’s queer community, academic or government institutions, the feminist scholar says there’s value in complaints

By Rhea Rollmann