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Close vote on conversion therapy ban shows divided Conservative Party
Politics

Close vote on conversion therapy ban shows divided Conservative Party

While Pierre Poilievre decisively won his leadership review, his party remains muddled on where to go next

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 5 power ranking: The first heat
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 5 power ranking: The first heat

We’re at the intermission of the talent show—how did the first six queens fare?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 5 recap: Survival of the draggiest
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 5 recap: Survival of the draggiest

Rate-a-Queen returns, and brings with it some strong attempts at strategic gameplay

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 4 power ranking: In fashion, you’re either in or you’re out
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 4 power ranking: In fashion, you’re either in or you’re out

The show basically hands us a power ranking this week, but there’s still much to discuss

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 4 recap: Who wore it besties?
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 4 recap: Who wore it besties?

Queens squabble up in pairs in a fashion mash-up challenge

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Queer freedom is incompatible with a world in which ICE exists
Activism

Queer freedom is incompatible with a world in which ICE exists

Renee Nicole Good’s death at the hands of ICE agents should be prosecuted as a homophobic hate crime

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 3 power ranking: Featured players
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 3 power ranking: Featured players

An unexpected queen claims victory in the RDR Live challenge

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 3 recap: RDR Live again and again
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 3 recap: RDR Live again and again

Back by unpopular demand, it’s RDR Live!

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 9 power ranking: The Scissor Sister Supreme
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 9 power ranking: The Scissor Sister Supreme

Which of our dominant final two alliance members took the crown?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6 finale recap: Who wins and becomes Canada’s Next Drag Superstar?
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6 finale recap: Who wins and becomes Canada’s Next Drag Superstar?

The season comes down to the Scissor Sisters

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Why do queer TV shows keep tossing aside Black boyfriends?
TV & Film

Why do queer TV shows keep tossing aside Black boyfriends?

“Boots” and “English Teacher” both disposed of Black love interests for their gay protagonists. It’s an offensive trope—and it’s not a new one

By William Koné
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 2 power ranking: Leaving the band
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 2 power ranking: Leaving the band

The first elimination hits Season 18, but which queen becomes the Porkchop?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 2 recap: Your disco needs you
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 2 recap: Your disco needs you

A genre-based take on the girl groups challenge leads to a big disappointment for RuPaul

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 power ranking: Who will win?
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 power ranking: Who will win?

It’s time to make our prediction as to who will be Canada’s Next Drag Superstar

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 recap: Gauntlet, thrown
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 recap: Gauntlet, thrown

An innovative new challenge structure is let down by a too-familiar episode structure

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Skate Canada’s shunning of Alberta sets a precedent for other sports groups
Sports

Skate Canada’s shunning of Alberta sets a precedent for other sports groups

Premier Danielle Smith’s outrage shows why the sporting organization’s decision is such a big deal

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
What ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ say about the Canada we want to be
TV & Film

What ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ say about the Canada we want to be

There are surprising commonalities between two of Canada’s most successful TV exports

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 1 power ranking: Designing women
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 1 power ranking: Designing women

For the first time in years, RuPaul’s Drag Race starts with a design challenge

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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