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Books

Ann-Marie MacDonald’s latest novel is epic—But why does it use gender the way it does?

Ann-Marie MacDonald’s latest novel is epic—But why does it use gender the way it does?

REVIEW: In “Fayne,” literary legend Ann-Marie MacDonald takes us out for a walk upon the moors in a tale that references “Jane Eyre” and “Orlando”

By Eva Crocker • October 11, 2022 at 10:05 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 3 recap: Twin winning

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 3 recap: Twin winning

It takes two to make this design challenge go right

By Kevin O’Keeffe • October 7, 2022 at 2:05 pm EDT
Politics

Alberta’s new premier has an alarming LGBTQ2S+ rights history

Alberta’s new premier has an alarming LGBTQ2S+ rights history

Danielle Smith refused to condemn a candidate for her Wildrose Party in 2012 after he said LGBTQ2S+ people would suffer in a “lake of fire”

By V.S. Wells • October 7, 2022 at 1:54 pm EDT
Activism

Meet the Ottawa school board trustee fighting against the anti-trans movement

Meet the Ottawa school board trustee fighting against the anti-trans movement

Lyra Evans, believed to be Canada’s first openly trans school trustee, discusses running a second time, the growing anti-trans movement and more

By Tobin Ng • October 6, 2022 at 11:54 am EDT
Identity

For queer Asians, community means family

For queer Asians, community means family

After pandemic lockdowns and anti-Asian violence, LGBTQ2S+ Asians across Canada are coming together with a vengeance

By Diamond Yao • October 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm EDT
Health

Can injectable PrEP live up to the hype?

Can injectable PrEP live up to the hype?

Following years of oral PrEP’s slow uptake, a new innovation is generating excitement around the highly effective drug

By Kevin Hurren • October 5, 2022 at 1:00 pm EDT
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Housing

Ahmed Hussen talks LGBTQ2S+ housing

Ahmed Hussen talks LGBTQ2S+ housing

The Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion speaks to how the federal government plans to address housing issues faced by queer and trans people

By Dale Smith • October 4, 2022 at 10:33 am EDT
Activism

The Pussy Palace was more than the raid

The Pussy Palace was more than the raid

Over 20 years ago, police raided the Pussy Palace, but this is just a piece of the queer women’s bathhouse’s story

By Sid Drmay • October 3, 2022 at 12:00 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 2 power ranking: See my name in neon lights

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 2 power ranking: See my name in neon lights

This week’s wonky judging results in an unusual power ranking

By Kevin O’Keeffe • September 30, 2022 at 3:08 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 2 recap: Rocker chicks

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 2 recap: Rocker chicks

This franchise doesn’t wanna break up (bye bye) with its signature challenge

By Kevin O’Keeffe • September 30, 2022 at 1:56 pm EDT
Power

The Pride organization in this Saskatchewan city voted to dissolve after discovering over $100,000 of debt

The Pride organization in this Saskatchewan city voted to dissolve after discovering over $100,000 of debt

Moose Jaw Pride has already stopped all programming and services, including a gender-affirming care fund

By Maddy Mahoney • September 26, 2022 at 4:21 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 1 power ranking: This is the BBC

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 1 power ranking: This is the BBC

A two-look runway challenge separated the fashion queens from those struggling to make an impression

By Kevin O’Keeffe • September 23, 2022 at 2:13 pm EDT
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Power

Alberta’s teachers registry is outing trans teachers

Alberta’s teachers registry is outing trans teachers

OPINION: Trans teachers already face many barriers. Registries with their deadnames are another hurdle

By j wallace skelton • September 23, 2022 at 1:38 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4 premiere recap: Absolutely fabulous

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4 premiere recap: Absolutely fabulous

Joanna Lumley is the star of a very competent season premiere

By Kevin O’Keeffe • September 23, 2022 at 1:19 pm EDT

True Name puts correct trans and non-binary names in the spotlight

True Name puts correct trans and non-binary names in the spotlight

Feature allows trans and non-binary people to proudly display their chosen name on their credit card

Created for Ketchum Canada - Mastercard • September 23, 2022 at 1:01 pm EDT
Power

Organizer’s of this city’s Pride Corner say they’re receiving violent threats

Organizer’s of this city’s Pride Corner say they’re receiving violent threats

Queer activists in Edmonton have been threatened by guns and baseball bats in recent weeks

By V.S. Wells • September 22, 2022 at 10:54 am EDT
Books

Have these queer writers captured your deepest fears?

Have these queer writers captured your deepest fears?

REVIEW: A new horror anthology, “Queer Little Nightmares,” sets the monsters loose among us—and we are delighted to be so scared

By H Felix Chau Bradley • September 21, 2022 at 2:49 pm EDT
TV & Film

The best, worst and queerest films of TIFF 2022

The best, worst and queerest films of TIFF 2022

From “The People’s Joker” to “Bros” to “The Whale,” we’ve got awards to give out

By Mel Woods • September 20, 2022 at 4:05 pm EDT
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