Advocates are lobbying the federal government for a substantial financial investment

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 5

Our favourite queer media will have to wait until the creative minds behind them get a fair deal

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 1

In his new book, “Park Cruising,” author Marcus McCann looks at the forces that triggered a police sting of Toronto’s Marie Curtis Park

Want to protest anti-drag demonstrators? Learn about the history, risks and art of counter-protesting

5 of the biggest stories in LGBTQ2S+ news: April 17

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

U.K. transphobia is so severe that the country is known as “TERF Island.” In response, queer and trans fighters are teaching their communities to protect themselves and each other

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 10

With her girlfriend and cat in tow, Viktoriia Kovalenko escaped Kharkiv last year, embarking on a harrowing odyssey brightened by kindnesses from strangers

5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: April 3

ANALYSIS: The former police chief is too polarizing to be a serious contender

Protesting hate, demanding federal protections and searching for something more intimate—hope

5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching: March 31

People seeking bottom surgeries face a four-year waiting list

Organizations and scientists argue the yet-to-be-published book is dangerous

5 queer and trans stories to watch: March 22

Activism

Canadian government in talks to create LGBTQ2S+ endowment fund

Sports cycling stands by trans winner, new queer advocacy org, Florida and Montana anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Yvie Oddly vs. Republicans and pro-gay Jesus angers EU officials

What’s at stake for LGBTQ2S+ writers in the WGA strike?

Drag queen reading events protested again, delays on HIV program in Uganda, San Francisco repeals boycott of 30 states, Bud Light called on to support trans communities and lesbian dating app HER takes a stand against TERFs

What makes for a good gay cruising grounds

Netflix’s queer dating show, banning Tucker Carlson, India same-sex marriage case, Cook Islands decriminalize homosexuality, and Toronto protests homophobia

Dylan Mulvaney talks backlash, Florida Republican’s trans ‘demon,’ non-profit helping trans people flee U.S., Olympians and lawmakers stand up for trans student athletes and a Brittney Griner memoir

In the U.K., queer and trans self-defence classes are growing in popularity

JoJo Siwa’s Candace Owens smackdown, Title IX disappointment, L.A. drag march, new crisis hotline for youth, EU vs. Hungary and a Canadian response to anti-drag protests

Photo diary of a Ukrainian refugee fleeing war

Jinkx Monsoon and the Doctor, TDOV recap, Quebec’s publicly funded transphobia, Manhattan murder suspect and Twitter censorship

Toronto can’t afford a Mark Saunders mayorship

Trans protesters in Washington, D.C. on why they marched for Trans Day of Visibility

Supportive families key to trans youth health, boygenius slams anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Trans Bill of Rights reintroduced, Lizzo’s affirming shapewear and Texas lawmaker pranked

Advocates call for bottom surgery funding in Alberta

Activists respond to book that denies HIV causes AIDS

Queers on TV, P.E.I. Pride nixes politicos, Ugandan death sentence, Grindr’s HIV tests and a super-drag queen telethon