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Mel Woods

Senior editor Mel Woods is an English-speaking Vancouver-based writer, editor and audio producer and a former associate editor with HuffPost Canada. A proud prairie queer and ranch dressing expert, their work has also appeared in Vice, Slate, the Tyee, the CBC, the Globe and Mail and the Walrus.

6 new music videos from queer artists to blast this summer
Music

6 new music videos from queer artists to blast this summer

From big dick energy to clapping back at your haters, there’s a music video for every mood

July 13, 2021
How to not be weird about pronouns
Identity

How to not be weird about pronouns

How to be chill, cool and a good ally when talking about peoples’ pronouns

July 9, 2021
Death is around every corner in this queer author’s grimly funny debut novel
Books

Death is around every corner in this queer author’s grimly funny debut novel

In “Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead,” Emily Austin examines the intersection of queerness, religion and mental illness

July 7, 2021
In these trying times, thank goodness for the TikTok butches in bikinis
Tik Talk

In these trying times, thank goodness for the TikTok butches in bikinis

How fun and sexy queer TikTok trends are a blessed balm for the hell of the world

July 6, 2021
Summer swimwear solutions for all genders and bodies
Identity

Summer swimwear solutions for all genders and bodies

From binding at the beach to size-inclusive options, queer and trans folks are finding ways to look cool and comfortable

July 5, 2021
12 queer and trans trailblazing athletes you should know
Identity

12 queer and trans trailblazing athletes you should know

Carl Nassib is the first openly gay active NFL player. But countless queer and trans athletes paved the way for his historic disclosure

June 29, 2021
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Why Carl Nassib’s coming out is such a big deal
Identity

Why Carl Nassib’s coming out is such a big deal

The NFL has its first openly gay active player. But is the historically problematic league ready?

June 22, 2021
How TikTokers are giving great sex education while avoiding the censors
Tik Talk

How TikTokers are giving great sex education while avoiding the censors

From bottoming tips to alternative strap-on harnesses, there’s a lot to love

June 22, 2021
More than 1 million Canadians identify as LGBTQ2S+
Identity

More than 1 million Canadians identify as LGBTQ2S+

New Statistics Canada data show the diversity of Canada’s queer community

June 21, 2021
Mae Martin talks ‘Feel Good,’ comedy and John Wick as gender
TV & Film

Mae Martin talks ‘Feel Good,’ comedy and John Wick as gender

The Canadian comedian shares their thoughts on standup, queerness and the second season of their acclaimed Netflix show

June 18, 2021
Please let Billie Eilish do what she wants
Identity

Please let Billie Eilish do what she wants

The singer was accused of queerbaiting in a recent music video, but it’s a lot more complicated than that

June 16, 2021
6 queer YA comics for kids and adults alike
Books

6 queer YA comics for kids and adults alike

From classics like “Nimona” to a queer adaptation of “Little Women”

June 15, 2021
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In ‘With Teeth,’ Kristen Arnett shows that gay moms can be messy too
Books

In ‘With Teeth,’ Kristen Arnett shows that gay moms can be messy too

The Florida writer discusses her latest novel, queer fluidity and the perfect lesbian bar

June 10, 2021
Trans people are calling out Biden’s hollow Pride message
Politics

Trans people are calling out Biden’s hollow Pride message

The U.S. president tweeted support for “brave” trans youth. Trans people have thoughts

June 8, 2021
To mark ‘Makeover,’ 5 iconic moments from k.d. lang’s career
Music

To mark ‘Makeover,’ 5 iconic moments from k.d. lang’s career

The Canadian icon’s new album “Makeover” is a recollection of some of their greatest remixes. It’s also a career sunset

June 8, 2021
TikTokers are hilariously skewering corporate Pride
Tik Talk

TikTokers are hilariously skewering corporate Pride

These takedowns of companies that are sharing Pride messages without actually doing the work are *chef’s kiss*

June 8, 2021
How rolling back abortion rights will harm queer and trans people
Health

How rolling back abortion rights will harm queer and trans people

Access to abortion is not only an issue for straight and cisgender people

June 4, 2021
COVID-19 highlighted how Canada’s health care system fails trans people
Health

COVID-19 highlighted how Canada’s health care system fails trans people

There are easy things health care providers can do to be more trans-inclusive

June 2, 2021
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