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A busy intersection in Edmonton has been dominated by homophobic street preachers for years
Activism

A busy intersection in Edmonton has been dominated by homophobic street preachers for years

At the city’s Pride Corner, a group of queer counter protestors is trying to drown out the hate

By Pamela Young
A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers
Books

A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers

Florence Ashley argues that bans are just the first step in preventing trans people from dealing with the trauma of such “therapy”

By Paul Gallant
In Warsaw, a Ukrainian drag queen talks about queer life and refugees
Activism

In Warsaw, a Ukrainian drag queen talks about queer life and refugees

“The LGBTQ+ community is together, organized and supportive”

By Adam Zivo
Why do rural communities still lack LGBTQ2S+ healthcare?
Health

Why do rural communities still lack LGBTQ2S+ healthcare?

LGBTQ2S+ healthcare is lacking in rural and remote communities—but simple training courses for practitioners can help to fill the gap

By Laurence Brisson Dubreuil
Claud’s evolution into a rocking, exhilarating headliner
Music

Claud’s evolution into a rocking, exhilarating headliner

The shy purveyor of “bedroom pop” blossoms onstage with a beguiling mix of vulnerability and verve

By Sergio Lopez
Dating as an autistic person can be challenging—but it’s also joyful and hot
Love & Sex

Dating as an autistic person can be challenging—but it’s also joyful and hot

Reframing the way we view “autistic traits,” like directness and openness, can make dating better for just about everybody

By Cassandra Kislenko
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Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened
Books

Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened

Titles by and about LGBTQ2S+ young people are among the most banned books, especially in the U.S.

By Paul Gallant
R&B singer Lendryx’s journey to authenticity
Playlist Q

R&B singer Lendryx’s journey to authenticity

After coming out as bisexual in 2019, the singer-songwriter just wants to make music that feels real

By Daria Lynn Cottingham
A little bit ‘The Baby-Sitters Club,’ a little bit body horror; Megan Milks’ novel is a real pre-trans trip
Books

A little bit ‘The Baby-Sitters Club,’ a little bit body horror; Megan Milks’ novel is a real pre-trans trip

The prolific author talks drawing on 1990s young adult fiction, the trans book boom and the best approach to writing about eating disorders

By Eli Cugini
The long lost musical project of ‘The Kids in the Hall’ alums Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini finally gets its due
Music

The long lost musical project of ‘The Kids in the Hall’ alums Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini finally gets its due

Their 1980s art punk band Mouth Congress is making up for lost time

By Jesse Locke
The great girlbossification of sex toys
Sexual Health

The great girlbossification of sex toys

Everyone from Nordstrom to Nasty Gal is hawking sex toys. But turning pleasure into yet another aspect of wellness isn’t the sex-positive leap forward retailers would like us to believe it is

By HG Watson
Do celebrities—especially queer ones—deserve to be role models?
Culture

Do celebrities—especially queer ones—deserve to be role models?

In an age where fans know a little bit too much of what’s in the dark corners of the minds of famous people, maybe we should look for other role models

By Paul Gallant
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Jill Gutowitz on Che Diaz, offline girlfriends and getting stepped on by Rachel Weisz
Books

Jill Gutowitz on Che Diaz, offline girlfriends and getting stepped on by Rachel Weisz

Her debut memoir, “Girls Can Kiss Now,” explores the mainstreaming of lesbian pop culture

By Mel Woods
What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?
Culture

What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?

Generational conflict and accusations of systemic racism plagued the company before the board resigned

By Chris Dupuis
Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre
Culture

Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre

Last year, staff demanded restructuring and more power in hiring decisions

By Krishna Rau
Mapping hate: The anti-LGBTQ2S+ history of Ottawa truck convoy organizers
Hate Watch

Mapping hate: The anti-LGBTQ2S+ history of Ottawa truck convoy organizers

Some of the best-known faces in the so-called “Freedom Convoy” have clear links to homophobic and transphobic activism 

By V.S. Wells
‘It’s our church.’ DIY rave scenes are safe spaces for marginalized folks
Nightlife

‘It’s our church.’ DIY rave scenes are safe spaces for marginalized folks

From Toronto to Miami, queer nightlife is seeing a resurgence—set to the beat of inclusive DJs

By Rhea Singh
The ferocious beauty of Tanya Tagaq
Music

The ferocious beauty of Tanya Tagaq

Filmmaker Thirza Cuthand talks with the Inuk musician about her latest album, Indigenous resistance and the intersection of rage and love

By Thirza Cuthand
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