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Mental Health

Study finds survivors of conversion therapy need much more support

Study finds survivors of conversion therapy need much more support

New research led by LGBTQ2S+ survivors highlights barriers to recovery

By Dawn Ennis • May 16, 2022 at 3:02 pm EDT
Politics

Quebec scraps controversial trans surgery requirement in proposed law following backlash

Quebec scraps controversial trans surgery requirement in proposed law following backlash

Although a controversial bill has been amended to drop discriminatory provisions, activists say there’s still room for improvement

By Ursula Muñoz S. • May 13, 2022 at 3:10 pm EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Julia Serano, drag queen story hour and a choral celebration of Pride history

Julia Serano, drag queen story hour and a choral celebration of Pride history

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning May 13

By S. Bear Bergman • May 13, 2022 at 1:17 pm EDT
Speed Date

Speed Date with comedian Joel Kim Booster

Speed Date with comedian Joel Kim Booster

The actor, writer, producer chats about his hit film “Fire Island” and comedy special “Psychosexual”

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods • May 12, 2022 at 5:16 pm EDT
TV & Film

Joel Kim Booster on saucy rom-com ‘Fire Island,’ friendship with Bowen Yang and learning to say no

Joel Kim Booster on saucy rom-com ‘Fire Island,’ friendship with Bowen Yang and learning to say no

The “Fire Island” writer and star spoke about his new movie, stand-up and ruling the world

By Mel Woods • May 12, 2022 at 12:49 pm EDT
Politics

Tokyo will begin recognizing same-sex partnerships in significant step toward equality

Tokyo will begin recognizing same-sex partnerships in significant step toward equality

More than 200 municipalities in Japan offer some form of relationship recognition for same-sex couples

By Nico Lang • May 11, 2022 at 2:08 pm EDT
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Proud Lives

Gerald Hannon, a key figure in the gay liberation movement, has died at age 77

Gerald Hannon, a key figure in the gay liberation movement, has died at age 77

Friends and colleagues recall one of Canada’s most infamous journalists and longtime board member of Xtra’s publisher

By Ed Jackson • May 9, 2022 at 4:17 pm EDT
Music

Beyond the camp and frivolity of Eurovision

Beyond the camp and frivolity of Eurovision

Despite being dismissed as frivolous spectacle in North America, the song contest has always shaped geopolitics and been a force for queer and trans representation

By Isaac Würmann • May 6, 2022 at 11:35 am EDT
Sexual Health

Here’s what you’re getting wrong about hepatitis C

Here’s what you’re getting wrong about hepatitis C

Misconceptions about hep C are contributing to higher cases among queer men

By Kevin Hurren • May 5, 2022 at 11:03 am EDT
Politics

Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws

Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the convictions of 119 people under its criminal codes banning gay sex were “simply wrong”

By Nico Lang • April 29, 2022 at 4:12 pm EDT
TV & Film

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

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

By Sarah Taher • April 29, 2022 at 2:38 pm EDT
Music

Norma Tanega was a queer woman of colour who found success and laughter in the folk music world

Norma Tanega was a queer woman of colour who found success and laughter in the folk music world

A new book and compilation finally give the 1960s singer (and former lover of Dusty Springfield) the attention she deserves

By Jesse Locke • April 28, 2022 at 12:19 pm EDT
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Excerpt

Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?

Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?

In this excerpt from their new book, Laurence Fox challenges cishet norms in the current wave of dystopian novels

By Laurence Fox • April 27, 2022 at 10:12 am EDT
Relationships

How do I know whether my relationship is abusive?

How do I know whether my relationship is abusive?

My girlfriend and I are experiencing a lot of high-intensity conflict and anger—which is making me question whether either of us is being abusive

By Kai Cheng Thom • April 26, 2022 at 3:40 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale power ranking: At last, a champion

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 finale power ranking: At last, a champion

This is the beginning of the rest of our new reigning queen’s life

By Kevin O’Keeffe • April 26, 2022 at 10:44 am EDT
Politics

Queer Vote Ontario wants LGBTQ2S+ issues on the provincial election agenda

Queer Vote Ontario wants LGBTQ2S+ issues on the provincial election agenda

Community groups call on all parties to commit to an LGBTQ2S+ action plan, improving trans healthcare and funding for queer and trans organizations

By V.S. Wells • April 21, 2022 at 5:33 pm EDT
TV & Film

In Season 2, ‘Gentleman Jack’ gets even gayer as it delves into married life

In Season 2, ‘Gentleman Jack’ gets even gayer as it delves into married life

REVIEW: The lesbian period drama returns for a delightfully gay and messy second season

By Sara Clements • April 21, 2022 at 1:12 pm EDT
Activism

A busy intersection in Edmonton has been dominated by homophobic street preachers for years

A busy intersection in Edmonton has been dominated by homophobic street preachers for years

At the city’s Pride Corner, a group of queer counter protestors is trying to drown out the hate

By Pamela Young • April 18, 2022 at 2:39 pm EDT
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