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Alberta to use Notwithstanding Clause on anti-trans laws: report
Politics

Alberta to use Notwithstanding Clause on anti-trans laws: report

Danielle Smith’s office has reportedly instructed government officials to prepare for using the clause, according to leaked correspondence

By Mel Woods
Understanding what the far-right thinks of bisexuality will help us fight for all queer rights
Politics

Understanding what the far-right thinks of bisexuality will help us fight for all queer rights

In the imagination of the far-right, bisexuality represents everything wrong with the modern world. So they’re trying to erase it

By Lois Shearing
LGBTQ2S+ representation in Parliament is declining. What can we do?
Politics

LGBTQ2S+ representation in Parliament is declining. What can we do?

Research shows fewer queer and trans people hold political power in Canada, and those who do represent fewer political perspectives

By Elizabeth Baisley, Quinn M. Albaugh
Alberta book ban mess continues with updated ministerial order
Censorship

Alberta book ban mess continues with updated ministerial order

Premier Danielle Smith’s fave Ayn Rand is safe. Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” is not

By Mel Woods
The Aces and the Beaches reflect our varied, queer world right back at us
Music

The Aces and the Beaches reflect our varied, queer world right back at us

The two bands have charted similar paths throughout their careers. Their new albums, ‘Gold Star Baby’ and ‘No Hard Feelings,’ solidify them as trail-blazers

By Anna Govert
Gay marriage isn’t in danger—yet
Marriage Equality

Gay marriage isn’t in danger—yet

Obergefell isn’t safe, but it’s the most safe of all our unsafe rights

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
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A U.K. trans man was denied legal gender recognition because he’s trying to conceive
Politics

A U.K. trans man was denied legal gender recognition because he’s trying to conceive

The decision falls in line with horrific sterilization histories entwined with rising fascism

By Jake Hall
‘Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale’ brings together a collection of international divas—including one Canadian queen
Drag Race

‘Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale’ brings together a collection of international divas—including one Canadian queen

There are many reasons to watch the crossover season. Suki Doll of “Canada’s Drag Race” is at the top of the list

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Who is the real Reneé Rapp?
Music

Who is the real Reneé Rapp?

On her new album “BITE ME,” the outspoken star plays two different characters—and remains remarkably true to herself

By Anna Govert
Pete Buttigieg latest Democrat to oppose trans women in women’s sports
Politics

Pete Buttigieg latest Democrat to oppose trans women in women’s sports

The openly gay presidential hopeful joined Gavin Newsom and Rahm Emanuel as high-profile Democrats turning against trans issues

By Mel Woods
Will AI companions usher in a new age of queer courtship?
Tech

Will AI companions usher in a new age of queer courtship?

Anyone in a relationship with an AI companion is already having a post-gender romance

By Jon Heggestad
Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ is everywhere
Music

Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light’ is everywhere

Addison Rae, FKA Twigs and Lorde all seem to be drawing inspiration from the Queen of Pop’s seminal 1998 album. What makes “Ray of Light” so timeless?

By KC Hoard
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‘Big Brother 27’ star Jimmy Heagerty is making for great TV. It could be even better with more queer people
TV & Film

‘Big Brother 27’ star Jimmy Heagerty is making for great TV. It could be even better with more queer people

By very virtue of their sexuality, queer houseguests cannot have the same experience as their straight competitors

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Queer youth need suicide hotlines more than ever. The Trump admin is gutting them
Politics

Queer youth need suicide hotlines more than ever. The Trump admin is gutting them

Failure to provide adequate care to queer youth stands to have a generational impact

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
As hunger and violence in Palestine rage on, queer Arabs are reimagining resistance
Activism

As hunger and violence in Palestine rage on, queer Arabs are reimagining resistance

“Queer” and “Arab” are not contradictory—they’re a harmonious set of qualities that comprise the essence of millions of people

By Shanzae Zaeem
The lesser-known gay history of high-fives
Sports

The lesser-known gay history of high-fives

Glenn Burke made history as the first Major League Baseball player to publicly come out as gay. He’s also credited with inventing the high-five

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10’ delivers a wildly entertaining finale—after a waste-of-time semifinals
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10’ delivers a wildly entertaining finale—after a waste-of-time semifinals

It’s hard to figure out just what producers were thinking with this merge format

By Kevin O'Keeffe
20 years of Canada’s same-sex marriage revolution
Marriage Equality

20 years of Canada’s same-sex marriage revolution

The dream of a handful of queer couples to have their love recognized in law catalyzed a global movement

By Rob Salerno
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