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Politics

With introduction of anti-trans policies, Danielle Smith rewrites the rules

With introduction of anti-trans policies, Danielle Smith rewrites the rules

OPINION: The Alberta premier is aiming to frame the passionate defence of trans youth as the unhinged stance

By Dale Smith • October 10, 2024 at 11:09 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 9 recap: A global family

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 9 recap: A global family

The queens pair up with their already-eliminated sisters for a makeover challenge

By Kevin O'Keeffe • October 9, 2024 at 12:31 pm EDT
Youth

How ‘mature minor’ laws let trans kids make their own decisions

How ‘mature minor’ laws let trans kids make their own decisions

Canadian law lets some youth make medical or legal decisions for themselves, but how does it work?

By Florence Ashley • October 3, 2024 at 2:10 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 8 recap: International roast

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 8 recap: International roast

A true bummer of an elimination caps off what might be the worst “Global All Stars” episode yet

By Kevin O'Keeffe • October 2, 2024 at 10:13 am EDT
Dangerous Space

To combat transphobia, we need to engage with the people who spread it

To combat transphobia, we need to engage with the people who spread it

OPINION: opening up a dialogue with those we disagree with is key if we want to achieve widespread social change

By Kai Cheng Thom • October 1, 2024 at 4:36 pm EDT
Education

The next ‘parental rights’ frontier? Getting kids out of school altogether

The next ‘parental rights’ frontier? Getting kids out of school altogether

Christian Nationalists are encouraging parents to homeschool and avoid LGBTQ2S+-inclusive education

By Emma Arkell • September 30, 2024 at 3:47 pm EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 7 recap: Global Snatch

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 7 recap: Global Snatch

We get our first truly international Snatch Game—unfortunately, it’s the Snatch Game of Love

By Kevin O'Keeffe • September 25, 2024 at 11:46 pm EDT
Books

‘Something, Not Nothing’ tackles anticipatory grief from the other side

‘Something, Not Nothing’ tackles anticipatory grief from the other side

Sarah Leavitt’s graphic memoir about her partner’s death unpacks the emotional aftermath of a loved one receiving MAiD

By Tara-Michelle Ziniuk • September 24, 2024 at 11:28 am EDT
Youth

Americans parents of trans kids to their Canadian counterparts: ‘Have a plan’

Americans parents of trans kids to their Canadian counterparts: ‘Have a plan’

Ahead of upcoming provincial elections, parents who’ve been there share what they’ve learned from the onslaught of anti-trans hate in America

By Nico Lang • September 18, 2024 at 1:42 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 6 recap: There’s always time for a cocktail dress

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 6 recap: There’s always time for a cocktail dress

A longer episode with two clever challenges makes this the best “Global All Stars” instalment yet

By Kevin O'Keeffe • September 17, 2024 at 4:51 pm EDT
TV & Film

4 takeaways from TIFF 2024

4 takeaways from TIFF 2024

The queer and trans films and storylines you need to know going into awards season

By Mel Woods • September 17, 2024 at 4:39 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 5 recap: Hi, Boobie!

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 5 recap: Hi, Boobie!

A strange “Barbie” twist on an acting challenge produces decidedly mixed results

By Kevin O'Keeffe • September 10, 2024 at 11:15 pm EDT
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Politics

Queer and trans people should be wary of provincial parties’ shift to right

Queer and trans people should be wary of provincial parties’ shift to right

OPINION: In British Columbia, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, the rights of queer and trans people are on the ballot

By Dale Smith • September 6, 2024 at 1:04 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 4 recap: International pop girls

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 4 recap: International pop girls

The girl groups challenge comes, and a queen gets a victory she’s been waiting for

By Kevin O'Keeffe • September 3, 2024 at 5:14 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 3 recap: The queen who dragged me

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 3 recap: The queen who dragged me

It’s time for the ball, and a notable fashion queen wins out

By Kevin O'Keeffe • August 27, 2024 at 1:10 pm EDT
Sports

Paralympians say the fight for queer- and trans-inclusive parasport continues

Paralympians say the fight for queer- and trans-inclusive parasport continues

Ahead of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, athletes speak to the movement to make parasport more inclusive 

By John Loeppky • August 26, 2024 at 3:23 pm EDT
Activism

This first-of-its-kind award aims to honour LGBTQ2S+ changemakers

This first-of-its-kind award aims to honour LGBTQ2S+ changemakers

Elliot Page, Rufus Wainwright and more will champion important causes at the inaugural Pink Awards

By Oliver Haug • August 21, 2024 at 4:11 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 2 recap: Another round, queens?

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 2 recap: Another round, queens?

A two-part non-elimination premiere gives us a chance to get to know this international cast

By Kevin O'Keeffe • August 20, 2024 at 3:56 pm EDT
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