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I’m tired of gay period films
Consumed

I’m tired of gay period films

“La Bola Negra,” “Elsinore” and “Coward” are some of the year’s buzziest films. They all make the same mistake

By KC Hoard
If Democrats win big in Congress, what can they do for queer and trans rights?
Politics

If Democrats win big in Congress, what can they do for queer and trans rights?

Polls are looking good for the Democrats—but a blue wave doesn’t mean an immediate shift in the political landscape

By Katelyn Burns
New NHS rules disguise deliberate mistreatment as common sense
Politics

New NHS rules disguise deliberate mistreatment as common sense

Escalating anti-trans policies don’t stop trans life happening—they make it precarious

By Eli Cugini
Are there really fewer queer teens than there used to be?
Identity

Are there really fewer queer teens than there used to be?

Right-wing media says numbers of LGBTQ2S+ teens are dropping. But our existences are much more vast and rich than statistics could ever capture

By James Factora
Troye Sivan takes on the gay male loneliness epidemic
Music

Troye Sivan takes on the gay male loneliness epidemic

The pop star’s vulnerable new album, “She’s the Best,” is a peek into life after the “Party”

By Russ Martin
Trans Albertans are strong. We aren’t going anywhere
Comics Against Censorship

Trans Albertans are strong. We aren’t going anywhere

Trans Albertans reflect on what makes their home province special, even in the wake of Premier Danielle Smith’s legislative attacks and book restrictions

By Hal Monitor
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On ‘Popstar,’ Tinashe proves just how singular she is
Music

On ‘Popstar,’ Tinashe proves just how singular she is

For much of her career, Tinashe has been dogged by comparisons to other artists. She’s fighting back the best way she can: by making great music

By Tobin Ng
The Democrat turn on trans rights should be a warning to Canadian progressives
Politics

The Democrat turn on trans rights should be a warning to Canadian progressives

In elections across Canada, centre and left-wing politicians can’t let anti-trans arguments set the terms of the conversation

By Mel Woods
‘Slo Pitch’ is swinging to end the one-season queer TV curse
TV & Film

‘Slo Pitch’ is swinging to end the one-season queer TV curse

Director J Stevens says the series brings “queer stupidity”—and joy—to our screens

By Phoebe Fuller
The lesbian bar discourse should have never left the group chat
Media

The lesbian bar discourse should have never left the group chat

A mainstream publication making queer and disabled people the butt of the joke isn’t just poor taste—it’s harmful journalism

By Oliver Haug
Macklemore’s “Same Love” was good, actually
Music

Macklemore’s “Same Love” was good, actually

After being dropped by Ed Sheeran’s tour for pro-Palestine comments, the public is waking up to how legit Macklemore actually is

By Mel Woods
Democratic candidates’ transphobia spells disaster for trans people
Politics

Democratic candidates’ transphobia spells disaster for trans people

The Democratic party’s anti-trans heel turn could have drastic consequences beyond November’s midterms

By Katelyn Burns
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The free future Alberta separatists promise is a facade
Politics

The free future Alberta separatists promise is a facade

Code words like “parental rights” and terms like “lawful” sexual orientation in separatist documents should be taken as warning signs

By Dale Smith
Charlie Kirk died a year ago. Trans people are still paying the price
Media

Charlie Kirk died a year ago. Trans people are still paying the price

We are still feeling the impact of the media’s failing of trans people in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death

By Mel Woods
Barbara Hammer’s endless influence
TV & Film

Barbara Hammer’s endless influence

The lesbian filmmaker made a radical difference by making work that reflected her real life. A new documentary is cementing her legacy

By Stephanie E. Creaghan
Phoebe Bridgers isn’t interested in the truth on her new album
Music

Phoebe Bridgers isn’t interested in the truth on her new album

The Bridgers on “Lost Weekend” is an earnest journeyman, shaping each painful memory into beautiful songs that trade equally between mourning and wry contentment

By Niko Stratis
Even in the idyllic queer world of ‘Sterling Point,’ whiteness is front and centre
TV & Film

Even in the idyllic queer world of ‘Sterling Point,’ whiteness is front and centre

The Muskoka-set series glosses over the racism of Canada’s cottage country

By Tobin Ng
Mark Carney is set to fold on trade. What’s next?
Politics

Mark Carney is set to fold on trade. What’s next?

If the prime minister is willing to cave on this issue, it seems reasonable to expect there will be others down the line

By Dale Smith
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