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In defence of that ‘White Lotus’ brotherly love storyline
TV & Film

In defence of that ‘White Lotus’ brotherly love storyline

An incest-lite narrative has gripped the internet’s attention. But Mike White’s show has always been transgressive

April 3, 2025
Drag artists take a stand against Canada’s growing right wing
Activism

Drag artists take a stand against Canada’s growing right wing

Queer and trans performers encourage their supporters to vote wisely in upcoming elections

March 6, 2025
Meet the trans artist behind one of the internet’s favourite webcomics
Culture

Meet the trans artist behind one of the internet’s favourite webcomics

Haus of Decline marries irreverent humour and bodily autonomy for hundreds of thousands of fans

February 4, 2025
Canada’s queer and trans non-profits are teetering on a financial cliff
Politics

Canada’s queer and trans non-profits are teetering on a financial cliff

Given the current political climate, many are looking for sources of funding outside of government grants and ways to increase visibility

November 8, 2024
‘Solemates’ is a barefoot stroll through the history of our fetish for feet
Books

‘Solemates’ is a barefoot stroll through the history of our fetish for feet

Queer historian Adam Zmith’s newest book allows us to dip our toes into the past of a common, yet stigmatized, kink

November 7, 2024
So you accidentally ate poop. Now what?
Sexual Health

So you accidentally ate poop. Now what?

Anal play during queer sex is bound to shake something loose. The question is: what happens when a little poop gets in your mouth?

July 17, 2024
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What ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ taught me about being in a queer relationship
Queer View Mirror

What ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ taught me about being in a queer relationship

How Seattle’s steamiest—and gayest—hospital helped me climb out from under a harrowing breakup

March 14, 2024
‘Robbed of the legacy he wanted to leave.’ A gay man’s family fights for the right to donate organs and tissues
Health

‘Robbed of the legacy he wanted to leave.’ A gay man’s family fights for the right to donate organs and tissues

Despite being in a long-term, monogamous relationship, Liam Dee’s dying wish to become a tissue donor was deemed “high-risk.” He’s not the only one

August 23, 2023
Canada must address rising hate toward LGBTQ2S+ people, say advocates
Activism

Canada must address rising hate toward LGBTQ2S+ people, say advocates

Act4QueerSafety is calling on the federal government to protect communities against an organized wave of bigotry

May 11, 2023
‘Boyslut’ offers enlightened smut that shakes up the queer memoir shelf
Books

‘Boyslut’ offers enlightened smut that shakes up the queer memoir shelf

Bisexual sex columnist Zachary Zane’s memoir says “fuck you” to sexual shame and “fuck me” to just about everyone else

May 9, 2023
Is it time to kick politicians out of Pride?
Politics

Is it time to kick politicians out of Pride?

Tracking the decades-long hot-and-cold relationship between elected officials and Pride festivals 

April 25, 2023
Why is British Columbia gatekeeping injectable HIV medication?
Health

Why is British Columbia gatekeeping injectable HIV medication?

British Columbia—Canada’s epicentre for HIV research and treatment—falls behind other provinces when it comes to injectables, say advocates

April 3, 2023
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National 2SLGBTQI+ action plan takes first steps with community funding, clearing criminal records
Politics

National 2SLGBTQI+ action plan takes first steps with community funding, clearing criminal records

Six months into the historic plan, some are still waiting for more concrete commitments 

March 16, 2023
Facelift or face slap? Here’s what’s happening to one of Canada’s queerest beaches
Activism

Facelift or face slap? Here’s what’s happening to one of Canada’s queerest beaches

When a “festival space” is proposed for Hanlan’s Point, patrons of the neighbouring beach organize

February 24, 2023
New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing
Sexual Health

New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing

On World AIDS Day, advocates hope the Canadian government will address the pandemic-caused backlog in testing that’s putting communities—especially young queer people—at risk

December 1, 2022
So, what happened to mpox?
Health

So, what happened to mpox?

Following a summer peak, new cases have steadily dropped—but it’s not all a success story

November 25, 2022
Can injectable PrEP live up to the hype?
Health

Can injectable PrEP live up to the hype?

Following years of oral PrEP’s slow uptake, a new innovation is generating excitement around the highly effective drug

October 5, 2022
Governments aren’t doing enough to prevent mpox transmission, community groups warn
Health

Governments aren’t doing enough to prevent mpox transmission, community groups warn

Access to mpox vaccines, as well as supports for those already infected with the virus, are lacking

June 29, 2022
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