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It’s time for Canada to ban anti-gay conversion therapy
Opinion

It’s time for Canada to ban anti-gay conversion therapy

Only Ontario and Manitoba have taken legal steps to limit the practice

By Rob Salerno
Why Canadians should care about Egypt’s anti-LGBT crackdown
Power

Why Canadians should care about Egypt’s anti-LGBT crackdown

Vigil held in Vancouver, more vigils planned worldwide

By Ethan Reyes
Toronto police extend investigation into two missing gay men
Power

Toronto police extend investigation into two missing gay men

Police have followed up on 150 leads regarding Selim Esen and Andrew Kinsman, but still don’t know what happened to them

By Arshy Mann
Alderney, divorce and a global backlash
Power

Alderney, divorce and a global backlash

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell
When motherhood feels out of reach as a young lesbian
Love & Sex

When motherhood feels out of reach as a young lesbian

I had been obsessed with procreating since I could stand on two feet. But what happens when that path becomes obscured by who you fall in love with?

By Jessie Randall
How I became an LGBT activist in one of the most homophobic European countries — and why I had to leave
Power

How I became an LGBT activist in one of the most homophobic European countries — and why I had to leave

One of Albania’s most prominent LGBT leaders looks back on five years of unexpected progress

By Kristi Pinderi
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Non-binary documents, Azerbaijan and consent culture
Power

Non-binary documents, Azerbaijan and consent culture

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell
Intersex rights, Kosovo and homophiles
Power

Intersex rights, Kosovo and homophiles

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell
Copyright infringement, gay spas and an Iraqi love story
Power

Copyright infringement, gay spas and an Iraqi love story

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell
How the Cheongsam helped me find my trans womanhood
Identity

How the Cheongsam helped me find my trans womanhood

The more I am told that the traditional dress of my ancestors will never be mine, the more stubbornly I try to squeeze my body into its confines

By Kai Cheng Thom
Crackdowns, Anglicans and the unbeatable yes
Power

Crackdowns, Anglicans and the unbeatable yes

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell
The Vancouver police force’s new gay liaison is straight — does it matter?
Power

The Vancouver police force’s new gay liaison is straight — does it matter?

Constable Dale Quiring says he’s up for the job, but some observers are already concerned

By Derek Brown
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How Jagmeet Singh can win over suspicious LGBT voters
Opinion

How Jagmeet Singh can win over suspicious LGBT voters

If the new federal NDP leader wants to convert reluctant queer and trans people, he’ll have to shift his approach

By Arshy Mann
Azerbaijan, Eric McCormack and Tokyo 2020
Power

Azerbaijan, Eric McCormack and Tokyo 2020

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell
The History Boys lesson: we can be kings, queens, spies, pirates, murderers or popes
History

The History Boys lesson: we can be kings, queens, spies, pirates, murderers or popes

And a look back on the illustrators whose work breathed new life into our revered queer dead

By Jeremy Willard
Undetectables, Germany and a rainbow flag
Power

Undetectables, Germany and a rainbow flag

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell
Parents are standing up for LGBT-inclusive education in BC’s Bible Belt
Power

Parents are standing up for LGBT-inclusive education in BC’s Bible Belt

Langley has become a battleground between supporters and opponents of LGBT-friendly education

By Hannah Ackeral
The Canadian government will apologize to LGBT people. Now they’re trying to figure out how
Power

The Canadian government will apologize to LGBT people. Now they’re trying to figure out how

‘You only get one opportunity to do something this important well and we want to do it well the first time,’ says LGBTQ2 special advisor Randy Boissonnault

By Arshy Mann
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