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‘The Inspection’ is a stylish military drama that delivers a powerful message about redemption
TV & Film

‘The Inspection’ is a stylish military drama that delivers a powerful message about redemption

Elegance Bratton’s TIFF standout is a deep exploration of Black gay identity

By Christos Tsirbas
This right-wing group is trying to set up a system to target drag shows in Texas
Power

This right-wing group is trying to set up a system to target drag shows in Texas

The alert was made amid far-right attacks on LGBTQ2S+ people in Texas

By Jackie Richardson
With drag shows under attack, ‘We’re Here’ has become essential viewing
TV & Film

With drag shows under attack, ‘We’re Here’ has become essential viewing

OPINION: In its third season, the series shows how drag has become the front-line in a mounting campaign of hate against queer and trans people

By Mel Woods
‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs The World’ Episode 3 recap: Weather or not
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs The World’ Episode 3 recap: Weather or not

The Weather Ball challenge has the queens forecasting their own success

By Kevin O’Keeffe
LGBTQ2S+ skateboarders in Winnipeg are looking to make their own skate space
Sports

LGBTQ2S+ skateboarders in Winnipeg are looking to make their own skate space

The Manitoba Skateboarding Coalition are fundraising for an indoor skate park, as Winnipeg’s largest space has discriminatory policies

By V.S. Wells
A number of drag shows in Ontario have become targets of hate
Power

A number of drag shows in Ontario have become targets of hate

Crystal Quartz made a tearful plea for action after repeated calls for her—and other—drag events to be disrupted 

By Emma Arkell
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The 5 gayest outfits in ‘Glass Onion’
TV & Film

The 5 gayest outfits in ‘Glass Onion’

Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” thriller is a feast for the gays when it comes to queer fashion

By Mel Woods
By refusing to drop Libs of TikTok, Shopify is selling hate 
Business

By refusing to drop Libs of TikTok, Shopify is selling hate 

OPINION: The e-commerce giant has refused repeated calls to deplatform a known hate group. When will they do the right thing? 

By Nicholas Surges
Big Joanie, Yves Tumor and other artists who dropped fire November tracks
Monthly Tune-Up

Big Joanie, Yves Tumor and other artists who dropped fire November tracks

With one month to go, 2022 is shaping up to be full of great queer music

By Jordan Currie
Facing new accusations, Pride Toronto allegedly forged at least one signature on $1 million grant application
Power

Facing new accusations, Pride Toronto allegedly forged at least one signature on $1 million grant application

The non-profit is under fire again for purportedly lying about partnership with renowned Indigenous artist Kent Monkman

By Krishna Rau
Cinema’s first-ever kiss was between two women
History

Cinema’s first-ever kiss was between two women

The first filmed kiss was a queer milestone, and a pivotal moment in the history of cinema, but almost nobody has heard of it. How did this happen?

By Lily ALexandre
This World Cup, FIFA’s long history of ‘sportswashing’ continues
Sports

This World Cup, FIFA’s long history of ‘sportswashing’ continues

OPINION: The PR boost from hosting the tournament is allowing Qatar to gloss over its anti-LGBTQ+ human rights abuses. When the games come to the U.S. in 2026, it will be no different

By Katelyn Burns
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‘Spoiler Alert’ is a deeply personal gay rom-com brimming with emotion
TV & Film

‘Spoiler Alert’ is a deeply personal gay rom-com brimming with emotion

REVIEW: Jim Parsons stars in Michael Ausiello’s touching memoir with holiday flair

By Mel Woods
‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs The World’ Episode 2 recap: Snatched at the Summit
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs The World’ Episode 2 recap: Snatched at the Summit

It’s time for a new spin on an old standard: Snatch Game goes into international relations

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 10 power ranking: The U.K.’s Next ‘Drag Race’ Superstar Is…
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 10 power ranking: The U.K.’s Next ‘Drag Race’ Superstar Is…

Let’s check in with our final four one last time as the season comes to a close

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4 finale recap: Two legends stand before us
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4 finale recap: Two legends stand before us

A season all about two queens’ battle ends with one final faceoff

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘SOFTMETAL’ is forged musical perfection: a track-by-track review of Bronze Avery’s debut album
Playlist Q

‘SOFTMETAL’ is forged musical perfection: a track-by-track review of Bronze Avery’s debut album

The multi-hyphenate Billboard NXT winner formally introduces fans to his sonic diary

By Daria Lynn Cottingham
A lesbian holiday rom-com, Brian Falduto’s queer country and Nick Cave art
Queer Culture Catch-Up

A lesbian holiday rom-com, Brian Falduto’s queer country and Nick Cave art

A selection of cultural concoctions to get you through this heavy week

By S. Bear Bergman
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