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For queer and disabled athletes, Danielle Peers ‘changed the conversation’ 
Sports

For queer and disabled athletes, Danielle Peers ‘changed the conversation’ 

The non-binary Paralympic wheelchair basketball medalist was just named to Canada’s Order of Sport 

By Julia Peterson
‘We are preserving a narrative:’ Two-Spirit archive shares queer Indigenous history
Indigenous

‘We are preserving a narrative:’ Two-Spirit archive shares queer Indigenous history

University of Winnipeg Two-Spirit archive puts queer Indigenous life in the spotlight

By Julia Peterson
Rachel Pollack’s vision of spirituality may be her greatest accomplishment
Faith & Spirituality

Rachel Pollack’s vision of spirituality may be her greatest accomplishment

Tarot legend and comics writer Rachel Pollack’s legacy is epic

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Resources on asexuality and aromanticism studies are more accessible than ever
Identity

Resources on asexuality and aromanticism studies are more accessible than ever

With the help of the Asexuality and Aromanticism Bibliography, researchers can sort through more than 500 academic and community posts on the subjects

By Olivia Johnson
Paralympian Ness Murby looks to Paris, and a brighter future for trans athletes
Sports

Paralympian Ness Murby looks to Paris, and a brighter future for trans athletes

“Hopefully, the next person won’t have to fight as much”

By Julia Peterson
Lane Tredger is Yukon’s first out non-binary MLA
Identity

Lane Tredger is Yukon’s first out non-binary MLA

“My dream is that I’m not the only queer and trans voice in the room”

By Julia Peterson
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With ‘SAP,’ Mae Martin looks for life’s little joys
TV & Film

With ‘SAP,’ Mae Martin looks for life’s little joys

The comedian discusses their new Netflix special, walking the red carpet with Elliot Page and recording a music album

By Mel Woods
Prisoner Correspondence Project brings comfort and hope to LGBTQ2S+ prisoners across North America
Activism

Prisoner Correspondence Project brings comfort and hope to LGBTQ2S+ prisoners across North America

Studies show that pen pal systems like this one can lead to better mental health and rehabilitation outcomes for incarcerated people

By Mzwandile Poncana
This group is bringing queer mental health support to Afghanistan
Mental Health

This group is bringing queer mental health support to Afghanistan

Two and a half years after Sarah Hegazi’s death, Nour Sarah aims to tackle mental health struggles

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul
This Sudbury student is calling out his school for ‘outrageous’ drag cancellation
Activism

This Sudbury student is calling out his school for ‘outrageous’ drag cancellation

Ra’Jah Mohamed’s school board cancelled a drag show, calling it “hypersexual.” The 16-year-old activist decided to take action

By Claire Forth
K-pop’s first openly queer boy band, Lionesses, on fighting for visibility in the industry
Music

K-pop’s first openly queer boy band, Lionesses, on fighting for visibility in the industry

Amidst radio bans and discrimination, the breakout group continues to call for inclusion

By Delia Harrington
Darcy & Jer talk marriage, live show and showing up against homophobic hate
Comedy

Darcy & Jer talk marriage, live show and showing up against homophobic hate

The pair have racked up nearly 3.5 million TikTok followers since the start of the pandemic

By Mel Woods
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Men in dresses? Dame Joan Collins may have finally learned to hold her tongue
Books

Men in dresses? Dame Joan Collins may have finally learned to hold her tongue

In her latest memoir, actress, author and gay icon Joan Collins shares her thoughts on fashion and the legacy of “Dynasty”

By Matthew Hays
An ex-Mormon is believed to be the first in her rural Utah county to legally affirm her name and gender
Identity

An ex-Mormon is believed to be the first in her rural Utah county to legally affirm her name and gender

“I feel like I’m finally coming of age at 33”

By Jackie Richardson
Vancouver’s Billy Nguyen is paving the way for non-binary chefs in Canada
TV & Film

Vancouver’s Billy Nguyen is paving the way for non-binary chefs in Canada

The “Top Chef Canada” alum’s pop-up concepts are generating buzz

By Dan Clapson
This Texas ‘mama bear’ is fighting hateful policies to protect trans kids across the U.S. 
Activism

This Texas ‘mama bear’ is fighting hateful policies to protect trans kids across the U.S. 

Amber Briggle is suing Governor Greg Abbott to protect her son and others

By Cam Smith
‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs The World’ finalists talk poutine, edibles and what it would mean to win
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs The World’ finalists talk poutine, edibles and what it would mean to win

Victoria Scone, Silky Nutmeg Ganache and Ra’Jah O’Hara dished it all ahead of this week’s finale

By Russ Martin
Two-Spirit youth gift-giving project demonstrates the power of community care
Indigenous

Two-Spirit youth gift-giving project demonstrates the power of community care

The project hopes to alleviate the loneliness and alienation the youth might face during the winter

By Mzwandile Poncana
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