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Politics

The seemingly benign phrase ‘parental rights’ hides a dangerous, anti-democratic, Christian nationalist movement 

The seemingly benign phrase ‘parental rights’ hides a dangerous, anti-democratic, Christian nationalist movement 

ANALYSIS: North America has a long history with racist, misogynist and anti-queer activism focused on schools 

By Zack Ford • October 17, 2023 at 2:56 pm EDT
Books

Bejewelled and beguiled: meet businessman and philanthropist Salah Bachir

Bejewelled and beguiled: meet businessman and philanthropist Salah Bachir

His new star-studded memoir dishes deflection and reflection in equal measure

By Chris Dupuis • October 13, 2023 at 12:26 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 5, Episode 3 recap: Bop to the top

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 5, Episode 3 recap: Bop to the top

This season’s version of the girl groups challenge sees a five-on-four matchup

By Kevin O’Keeffe • October 13, 2023 at 11:33 am EDT
Books

New book an ode to the Songbird Supreme and her queer fan base

New book an ode to the Songbird Supreme and her queer fan base

“Why Mariah Carey Matters” is an ode to the Songbird Supreme and the queers who love her

By Denio Lourenco • October 10, 2023 at 9:43 am EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Mashed-up historical romance from Lex Croucher, ‘Yesterqueers’ on TikTok and musicians Kaien Cruz and Moe Reen top our calendar this week

Mashed-up historical romance from Lex Croucher, ‘Yesterqueers’ on TikTok and musicians Kaien Cruz and Moe Reen top our calendar this week

Plus national treasure Walter Borden is onstage in Toronto

By S. Bear Bergman • October 6, 2023 at 11:47 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 5, Episode 2 recap: Designing women (British edition)

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 5, Episode 2 recap: Designing women (British edition)

An early design challenge gives the fashionable queens a chance to show their stuff

By Kevin O’Keeffe • October 5, 2023 at 7:01 pm EDT
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TV & Film

‘Sort Of’ to end after Season 3 drops later this year

‘Sort Of’ to end after Season 3 drops later this year

Star and co-writer Bilal Baig discusses the messy “human” quality at the heart of their groundbreaking series, and why it’s time to call it a day

By Sanchari Sur • October 5, 2023 at 12:19 pm EDT
Politics

#FactsOverFear campaign aims to change the narrative around LGBTQ2S+-inclusive education

#FactsOverFear campaign aims to change the narrative around LGBTQ2S+-inclusive education

“Quite frankly, they’re lying to Canadians,” says Momentum’s Fae Johnstone

By Jackie Richardson • October 4, 2023 at 4:41 pm EDT
Trans Health

Why do transmascs still struggle to get on PrEP?

Why do transmascs still struggle to get on PrEP?

Studies show that trans masculine people are more likely to be living with HIV than the general population—but they still face barriers accessing prevention care

By Quinn Rhodes • October 4, 2023 at 3:58 pm EDT
Activism

LGBTQ2S+ leaders say it’s time for new messaging and greater unity

LGBTQ2S+ leaders say it’s time for new messaging and greater unity

As anti-trans hate rises across the country, advocacy groups are calling for a change in strategy

By Tobin Ng • October 3, 2023 at 12:40 pm EDT
Indigenous

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

‘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 • September 29, 2023 at 3:14 pm EDT
Politics

The 1 Million March shows how one minority can unite all haters

The 1 Million March shows how one minority can unite all haters

OPINION: This latest example of a moral panic pits minorities against each other

By Dale Smith • September 29, 2023 at 12:19 pm EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 5 premiere recap: Fifth time’s the charm

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 5 premiere recap: Fifth time’s the charm

It’s time to meet the 10 new cast members of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK”—but who’s that in the background?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • September 28, 2023 at 6:34 pm EDT
Politics

Surrogacy laws are the next target of the anti-trans coalition

Surrogacy laws are the next target of the anti-trans coalition

Criminalizing growing queer families is yet another attack on LGBTQ2S+ rights and on bodily autonomy

By Charlotte Sheasby • September 28, 2023 at 12:24 pm EDT
TV & Film

With ‘I Have Nothing,’ Carolyn Taylor dives into queer obsession

With ‘I Have Nothing,’ Carolyn Taylor dives into queer obsession

Whitney Houston, figure skating, comedy and queer obsession combine in Crave’s comedy doc-series

By Mel Woods • September 27, 2023 at 3:12 pm EDT
Media

How media coverage of the 1 Million March betrayed LGBTQ2S+ Canadians

How media coverage of the 1 Million March betrayed LGBTQ2S+ Canadians

OPINION: Queer and trans voices were shunted aside in a rush to join the media circus and repeat protesters’ hate-filled messaging

By Angela Mullins • September 25, 2023 at 3:00 pm EDT
Media

How C-18 is impacting Canadian news

How C-18 is impacting Canadian news

Indie news outlets are caught in the middle of a fight between giant corporations, legacy media and the Canadian government

By Maddy Mahoney • September 25, 2023 at 2:48 pm EDT
Activism

After 1 Million March, counter-protest organizers warn of what comes next

After 1 Million March, counter-protest organizers warn of what comes next

The organizers behind opposition to Wednesday’s anti-trans marches warn that Canada is headed down a “dangerous path”

By Emma Bainbridge • September 22, 2023 at 5:48 pm EDT
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