“Delusion is the key to confidence,” says the trans drag alien probing North Americans, er, North America this summer

OPINION: For the coronation, Canada needs to better engage with Commonwealth countries on LGBTQ+ issues

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 1

Tennessee bill takes book bans to a new level by coming for publishers

OPINION: Think conservative strongholds like Alberta and the American Deep South are unwinnable by progressives? Think again

In his new book, “Park Cruising,” author Marcus McCann looks at the forces that triggered a police sting of Toronto’s Marie Curtis Park

5 queer stories we’re watching: April 28

OPINION: I question what consuming so much doomerism will do to us as a community over the long term—and I want us to make more space for celebration

ANALYSIS: As Substack tries to be the new Twitter, we can’t forget its founders’ messy past or present

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 26

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

Tracking the decades-long hot-and-cold relationship between elected officials and Pride festivals

OPINION: “Adult” “Human” “Female” is a highly problematic way to identify

6 queer stories we’re watching: April 24

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 21

OPINION: Missouri’s targeting of gender-affirming care is part of the goal to eradicate trans people entirely

ANALYSIS: While the algorithm has evolved, it’s still worth considering how search engines respond

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: April 19

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