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Power

The U.K. has sent over 3,000 queer refugees back to countries with homophobic laws since 2017

The U.K. has sent over 3,000 queer refugees back to countries with homophobic laws since 2017

U.K. activists are criticizing the government for “failing to stand up” for queer people seeking asylum following the publication of a damning new report

By Dika Ofoma • September 1, 2022 at 3:40 pm EDT
Power

Federal government launches 2SLGBTQI+ action plan

Federal government launches 2SLGBTQI+ action plan

Leaders and community groups weigh in on the new plan

By Dale Smith • August 31, 2022 at 5:56 pm EDT
Health

Nearly half of queer men have decreased sexual activity over fears of mpox

Nearly half of queer men have decreased sexual activity over fears of mpox

Almost 50 percent of queer men in the U.S. have cut back their sexual activity during the outbreak, according to a recent survey

By Ursula Muñoz S. • August 30, 2022 at 12:04 pm EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I have herpes. Do I have to tell every single partner about it?

I have herpes. Do I have to tell every single partner about it?

“The hard-and-fast ethical rules we come up with in conversation often don’t feel as compelling in real life”

By Kai Cheng Thom • August 30, 2022 at 10:50 am EDT
Health

‘I felt like they were afraid of me.’ Mpox patients call out lack of support from healthcare professionals, government

‘I felt like they were afraid of me.’ Mpox patients call out lack of support from healthcare professionals, government

As cases continue to rise in North America, queer and trans men are still struggling to access mpox vaccines, treatment and financial aid

By Krishna Rau • August 26, 2022 at 11:33 am EDT
Politics

After nearly two decades of queer activism, this municipal candidate had to face down vile homophobic accusations recently

After nearly two decades of queer activism, this municipal candidate had to face down vile homophobic accusations recently

OPINION: The rise in online hate has made local politics a critical new battleground in LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Ariel Troster • August 26, 2022 at 10:03 am EDT
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Books

Joshua Whitehead’s new book of essays is a bold testament to the power of Two-Spirit storytelling

Joshua Whitehead’s new book of essays is a bold testament to the power of Two-Spirit storytelling

Playing with format and voice, the award-winning Indigenous writer not only makes love with the land—he makes love with language

By Ronkwahrhakónha Dube • August 24, 2022 at 10:27 am EDT
Conversion therapy

No U.S. state has ever repealed a conversion therapy ban. These lawmakers want to change that

No U.S. state has ever repealed a conversion therapy ban. These lawmakers want to change that

Utah outlawed any attempt to change a minor’s LGBTQ2S+ identity two years ago, but the policy is under attack

By Dika Ofoma • August 23, 2022 at 5:33 pm EDT
The Buzz

Harry Styles’s opinions on gay sex in film come under social media fire

Harry Styles’s opinions on gay sex in film come under social media fire

Plus that Amandla Stenberg Twitter drama, and JoJo Siwa is back on the market

By Mel Woods • August 23, 2022 at 11:41 am EDT
Politics

The NDP’s Randall Garrison discusses being a gay politician on Parliament Hill for over a decade

The NDP’s Randall Garrison discusses being  a gay politician on Parliament Hill for over a decade

The out MP talks international human rights work, the blood ban, HIV funding and more

By Dale Smith • August 22, 2022 at 10:00 am EDT
TV & Film

‘P-Valley’ tells Black queer stories you won’t find anywhere else

‘P-Valley’ tells Black queer stories you won’t find anywhere else

The series, wrapping up Season 2 this weekend, depicts the layered experiences of Black queer Southerners with care and authenticity 

By Daria Lynn Cottingham • August 12, 2022 at 12:52 pm EDT
Power

A popular trans Twitch streamer was arrested after being targeted by transphobic swatting

A popular trans Twitch streamer was arrested after being targeted by transphobic swatting

The attack is reportedly the latest in a series of anti-trans violence directed at Clara Sorrenti, who is known as Keffals

By Diamond Yao • August 12, 2022 at 9:59 am EDT
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Health

Black and Latinx men are disproportionately vulnerable to mpox, according to new report

Black and Latinx men are disproportionately vulnerable to mpox, according to new report

Previous reports indicate that those men are nearly all queer

By Nico Lang • August 11, 2022 at 10:23 am EDT
Business

More than 50 percent of LGBTQ2S+ employees aren’t comfortable being out at work

More than 50 percent of LGBTQ2S+ employees aren’t comfortable being out at work

New report examines queer and trans experiences in the workplace

By Emma Bainbridge • August 10, 2022 at 1:09 pm EDT
Sexual Health

The pandemic has drastically changed the sex lives of young adults, report says

The pandemic has drastically changed the sex lives of young adults, report says

LetsStopAIDS research reveals Canadian youth are now less likely to use condoms or be treated for sexually transmitted infections

By Sydney Bauer • August 8, 2022 at 3:13 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘A League of Their Own,’ a trans skateboarding doc, and more streaming this August

‘A League of Their Own,’ a trans skateboarding doc, and more streaming this August

Here are our picks of what’s new, queer and streaming this month

By Sarah Taher • August 5, 2022 at 3:08 pm EDT
Politics

International AIDS Conference a time for Trudeau government to live up to its rhetoric

International AIDS Conference a time for Trudeau government to live up to its rhetoric

State of Canadian funding for HIV/AIDS is dismal 

By Dale Smith • August 3, 2022 at 3:18 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ finale recap: Another one in the basket

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ finale recap: Another one in the basket

The twinners’ tie is finally broken, and Logo-era “Drag Race” reigns supreme

By Kevin O’Keeffe • July 30, 2022 at 1:51 am EDT
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