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How a Canadian kids’ book became the centre of a U.S. Supreme Court case
Comics Against Censorship

How a Canadian kids’ book became the centre of a U.S. Supreme Court case

“Pride Puppy” was written to highlight the joy of Pride. It became a political flashpoint

By Audra McNamee
Queer censorship isn’t new in Canada, but we’ve won the fight before
Comics Against Censorship

Queer censorship isn’t new in Canada, but we’ve won the fight before

Key figures from censorship fights in the 20th century reflect on what we can learn from them today

By Winter Wei
Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics
Comics Against Censorship

Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics

From social media platforms to payment processors, new restrictions are making it harder for webcomic artists to exist

By Hazel and Bell
How school librarians hold space in the stacks for queer students
Comics Against Censorship

How school librarians hold space in the stacks for queer students

As an affirming librarian, my work is not indoctrination. It is celebration

By Cassy Lee
Why comics are a perfect medium for fighting queer and trans censorship
Comics Against Censorship

Why comics are a perfect medium for fighting queer and trans censorship

“Comics Against Censorship” brings original visual takes on experiences of censorship of LGBTQ2S+ lives and stories

By Mel Woods
I’m still basking in the “Moonlight” 10 years later
TV & Film

I’m still basking in the “Moonlight” 10 years later

As a remastered version of the Oscar winner returns to theatres this month, it remains a reminder of what a bold, uncompromising vision can make possible

By Tre’vell Anderson
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For trans New Brunswickers, healthcare access remains spotty
Trans Health

For trans New Brunswickers, healthcare access remains spotty

In the absence of an LGBTQ2S+ clinic, patients are sent on scavenger hunts for providers

By Sarah Ratchford
‘Monster’ butchers queer history to tell a tale of lesbian revenge
TV & Film

‘Monster’ butchers queer history to tell a tale of lesbian revenge

In rewriting Lizzie Borden’s story, Ryan Murphy’s show sensationalizes women’s violence

By Alex Hall
Why the WPBL partnering with a lesbian travel company matters
Sports

Why the WPBL partnering with a lesbian travel company matters

Support from lesbian brands and bars harks back to the queer history of women’s sport leagues

By Frankie de la Cretaz
More people in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before
Identity

More people in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before

But the Trump administration’s attack on data collection puts demographic information like this at risk in the years to come

By Mel Woods
‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ finale recap: The first Canadian ‘All Stars’ champion is …
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ finale recap: The first Canadian ‘All Stars’ champion is …

A Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown delivers goops and gags before crowning one queen

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ Episode 5 recap: Gauntlet, revisited
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ Episode 5 recap: Gauntlet, revisited

Some significant improvements to the C.U.N.T. Test challenge help make this a banger semifinal episode

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ Episode 4 recap: The Matrix revolution
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ Episode 4 recap: The Matrix revolution

Aurora Matrix lands in the bottom three for the first time, and her competitors are eager to knock her out of the competition

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ Episode 3 recap: Reset to the mean
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ Episode 3 recap: Reset to the mean

After starting the season with a bang—or two—this episode gets back to business as usual

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Elliot Page is great in ‘The Odyssey.’ Let’s talk about that
TV & Film

Elliot Page is great in ‘The Odyssey.’ Let’s talk about that

Despite online controversy, director Christopher Nolan casting him is not a “woke” psy-op. It’s just the right actor for the right role

By Mel Woods
Carole Pope wants Chappell Roan to know who she is
Music

Carole Pope wants Chappell Roan to know who she is

“Antidiva” solidifies the Canadian rock star’s legendary status—from her iconic crotch-grab to her contemporary impact

By Rosie Long Decter
What is ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ afraid of?
Drag Race

What is ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ afraid of?

“All Stars 11” claimed to cede control to the queens, but seemed terrified of putting its frontrunner in any danger

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ Episode 2 recap: No one is safe
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ Episode 2 recap: No one is safe

A girl groups challenge leads to a truly shocking elimination

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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