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Carney cabinet cuts Minister for Women and Gender Equality

ANALYSIS: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet is down several roles focused on diversity, equity and inclusion

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 11 power ranking: Doing something ‘Unholy’

We’re down to the final six, as one of the last underdogs left sashays away

By Kevin O'Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 11 recap: Ducks soup

The queens act alongside Ross Mathews, and the underdog story comes to an end

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Trudeau’s allyship was at the forefront of his term. How will Carney follow?

OPINION: The outgoing Liberal leaves behind a positive LGBTQ2S+ legacy of legislation, protections and allyship—but his successor still has some heavy lifting to do

Books

Torrey Peters is once again substantial and necessary in ‘Stag Dance

In her follow-up to “Detransition, Baby,” the writer troubles the questions and topics trans people discuss in public

By Veronica Esposito

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Where does Mark Carney stand on queer and trans issues?

ANALYSIS: The new Liberal leader and prime minister-designate should affirm his party’s stance before going toe to toe with Pierre Poilievre

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 10 power ranking: Roast with the most

One of the queens with a maxi-challenge win goes home, and only one queen without a victory remains

By Kevin O'Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 10 recap: Going to the underdogs

A roast challenge fractures a friendship, while two underrated queens score major victories

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Queer women saved this season of ‘The Traitors’

Gabby Windey, Carolyn Wiger and Chrishell Stause elevated the cutthroat series this year. Other reality shows should take notes

By Frankie de la Cretaz

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

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

By Kevin Hurren

Music

With ‘Mayhem,’ Lady Gaga brings popstar flair to her disability

On “Abracadabra” and “Disease,” Gaga struggles with a doubled version of herself. As a disabled person, I feel seen

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Trans sports ban fails in U.S. Senate

In a welcome win amidst Trump’s anti-trans onslaught, a national ban on trans women and girls from women’s sports died on the Senate floor this week

Queer libraries are bringing LGBTQ2S+ stories to readers across Canada

In the face of rising hate, teams of librarians and volunteers are stepping up

By Hannah Mercanti

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Multiple Toronto Pride sponsors back out amid DEI backlash

Three large corporate sponsors, including Nissan Canada, have walked back support of this year’s festival

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 9 power ranking: Cartwheeling through life

Emulating Betsey Johnson produces some terrific looks from the final nine

By Kevin O'Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 9 recap: A living legend

The queens take fashion inspiration from an iconic free spirit

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Anti-trans bathroom bills are back—and more extreme

More anti-trans bathroom bills have been introduced in the U.S. in 2025 than any year in history

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Explaining the new U.S. visa restrictions on trans travellers

ANALYSIS: If you’re a Canadian travelling to the U.S. for a vacation, should you worry? What about trans athletes?

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