‘If you show your emotion, you’re not any less’

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Culture

Eleven reasons why Sex Education’s Eric Effiong gives us life

‘I need a wee and some crisps’

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Drag Race

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Drag Race

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Despite the show’s valiant effort to try something new, holy hell, this episode is rough

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Bisexuality

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Diaz’s storyline reminded me that my sexuality is valid and my love is authentic

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Opinion

Grindr shuts down LGBTQ2 publication Into

Why it’s a loss for queer media and communities

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Opinion

Is 2019 the year we finally cancel toxic masculinity?

From R Kelly to the Gillette boycott, toxic men are having a rough start to the new year

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Opinion

Five political stories LGBTQ2 Canadians should keep an eye on in 2019

From the federal election to major anniversaries, it’s going to be a busy year

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Opinion

Doug Ford’s confusing case against sex ed

Even in court, the Ontario government fails to own up to its own inconsistencies over the sex-ed debacle

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Culture

Eight LGBTQ2 movies and TV shows to look out for in 2019

Praise queer gods for better representation!

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Year in Review

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Analysis

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The queer comedian charmed straight America — but admits in her new comedy special that fame and acceptance came at a cost

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Health

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How to get through the season with chosen family and friendly strangers (and maybe even a little weed)

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Opinion

Police do not belong in Pride

The Ontario Human Rights Commission report on the overrepresentation of police killings of Black people confirms why

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Opinion

Why can’t Kevin Hart simply say he’s sorry?

The comedian’s refusal to apologize for homophobic comments reveals toxic masculinity at work

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Opinion

The future may be bleak for Pride Toronto, but queer and trans communities are vibrant

‘We want an end to instruments of oppression in our celebration — now and going forward’

By Dorianne Emmerton

Opinion

It’s time to downsize Pride

The bigger Pride gets, the less it reflects our community, our history and our values

By Rinaldo Walcott

Opinion

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4’ power rankings leave Valentina in the cold

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Where do the ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4’ queens stand post-LaLaPaRuZa?

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4’ recap: Which queen returned to the competition?

Embracing bisexuality with Rosa Diaz

Grindr shuts down LGBTQ2 publication Into

Is 2019 the year we finally cancel toxic masculinity?

Five political stories LGBTQ2 Canadians should keep an eye on in 2019

Doug Ford’s confusing case against sex ed

Eight LGBTQ2 movies and TV shows to look out for in 2019

Xtra’s queer year in review

Ellen DeGeneres and the niceness trap

Four LGBTQ2 people on surviving the holidays

Police do not belong in Pride

Why can’t Kevin Hart simply say he’s sorry?

The future may be bleak for Pride Toronto, but queer and trans communities are vibrant

It’s time to downsize Pride