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The best, worst and queerest films of TIFF 2022
TV & Film

The best, worst and queerest films of TIFF 2022

From “The People’s Joker” to “Bros” to “The Whale,” we’ve got awards to give out

By Mel Woods
More than shelters are needed to support queer and trans Southerners at risk for homelessness—here’s what four nonprofits are doing to help
Power

More than shelters are needed to support queer and trans Southerners at risk for homelessness—here’s what four nonprofits are doing to help

Southern-based nonprofits are creating community-based solutions to LGBTQ2S+ homelessness

By Cam Smith
Inside the mind of the ‘Encyclopedia Madonnica’ author who can’t stop adding entries (Madge was great in ‘Evita’!?)
Books

Inside the mind of the ‘Encyclopedia Madonnica’ author who can’t stop adding entries (Madge was great in ‘Evita’!?)

The latest version of Matthew Rettenmund’s “Encyclopedia Madonnica” is a testament to the power of the Queen of Pop—and a fan’s obsession

By Matthew Hays
How queer couples have to fight to be together in India
Power

How queer couples have to fight to be together in India

This struggle persists even four years after the Supreme Court of India decriminalized same-sex relations 

By Anmol Arora
Meet the queer voices taking the Canadian Country Music Awards by storm
Music

Meet the queer voices taking the Canadian Country Music Awards by storm

Slowly but surely, things are improving for queer Canadians in country music

By Dan Clapson
Montreal Pride parade cancellation begs the question: is it time for more community collaboration?
Power

Montreal Pride parade cancellation begs the question: is it time for more community collaboration?

Community members say Fierté Montréal needs to communicate more and better, but has their support

By Savannah Stewart
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How a proposed book publishing merger will further marginalize LGBTQ2S+ authors across the English-speaking world
Books

How a proposed book publishing merger will further marginalize LGBTQ2S+ authors across the English-speaking world

Will Simon & Schuster’s conservative bent infect the more welcoming Penguin Random House?

By Stephenie Magister
The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp
Youth

The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp

Being queer in Appalachia can be hard. This one-of-a-kind program hopes to make it a little easier

By Nico Lang
Four queer Canadian directors talk bringing grit and glitter to TIFF 2022
TV & Film

Four queer Canadian directors talk bringing grit and glitter to TIFF 2022

The filmmakers behind “Something You Said Last Night” “ROSIE” and more are queering the Toronto International Film Festival

By Pat Mullen
Finding dementia care is exhausting—especially if you’re queer or trans
The Xtra Long Read

Finding dementia care is exhausting—especially if you’re queer or trans

From homophobic microaggressions to being denied gender-affirming care, LGBTQ2S+ seniors and their caregivers face added barriers to accessing proper support

By Tobin Ng
New legal victories give hope to Caribbean queer people whose sex lives remain criminalized
Activism

New legal victories give hope to Caribbean queer people whose sex lives remain criminalized

Saint Kitts and Nevis is just the latest win. Here’s our guide to the many court cases unfolding in the Caribbean

By Rob Salerno
‘I felt like they were afraid of me.’ Mpox patients call out lack of support from healthcare professionals, government
Health

‘I felt like they were afraid of me.’ Mpox patients call out lack of support from healthcare professionals, government

As cases continue to rise in North America, queer and trans men are still struggling to access mpox vaccines, treatment and financial aid

By Krishna Rau
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Trail-blazing trans artist Greer Lankton gave the girls the dolls we need
Culture

Trail-blazing trans artist Greer Lankton gave the girls the dolls we need

Through two permanent archives and the artists she influenced, the legendary doll-maker’s work lives on

By Grace Byron
Meet Kidd Bandit, your new favourite non-binary anime pro wrestler
Culture

Meet Kidd Bandit, your new favourite non-binary anime pro wrestler

The indie wrestling breakout brings trans joy, keyblade battles and Naruto kicks to the ring

By Mel Woods
The NDP’s Randall Garrison discusses being  a gay politician on Parliament Hill for over a decade
Politics

The NDP’s Randall Garrison discusses being a gay politician on Parliament Hill for over a decade

The out MP talks international human rights work, the blood ban, HIV funding and more

By Dale Smith
The devastating costs of Republican attacks on schools
Education

The devastating costs of Republican attacks on schools

What happens when good teachers are prohibited from giving students the support they need? They leave teaching

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
A popular trans Twitch streamer was arrested after being targeted by transphobic swatting
Power

A popular trans Twitch streamer was arrested after being targeted by transphobic swatting

The attack is reportedly the latest in a series of anti-trans violence directed at Clara Sorrenti, who is known as Keffals

By Diamond Yao
Why I started a digital shrine to Justice Smith and Nic Ashe’s relationship
Identity

Why I started a digital shrine to Justice Smith and Nic Ashe’s relationship

The actor boyfriends are the possibility models I didn’t know I needed

By Mikelle Street
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