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Censorship

Miami-Dade school board won’t celebrate LGBTQ2S+ History Month, citing concerns over ‘Don’t Say Gay’

Miami-Dade school board won’t celebrate LGBTQ2S+ History Month, citing concerns over ‘Don’t Say Gay’

Despite receiving overwhelming approval from the board last year, the newly implemented “parental rights” law has derailed the celebration

By Diamond Yao • September 13, 2022 at 11:18 am EDT
Power

Online bullying has become legal persecution and violence—it’s time for us to respond

Online bullying has become legal persecution and violence—it’s time for us to respond

OPINION: If you think the campaigns against drag queens aren’t coming for you next—pay attention

By Zack Ford • September 9, 2022 at 11:31 am EDT
Hate Watch

Two Iranian LGBTQ+ activists have been sentenced to death

Two Iranian LGBTQ+ activists have been sentenced to death

Iran is one of at least eight countries where homosexuality is punishable by the death penalty

By Oliver Haug • September 8, 2022 at 4:36 pm EDT
Power

Montreal Pride parade cancellation begs the question: is it time for more community collaboration?

Montreal Pride parade cancellation begs the question: is it time for more community collaboration?

Community members say Fierté Montréal needs to communicate more and better, but has their support

By Savannah Stewart • September 8, 2022 at 2:27 pm EDT
Youth

The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp

The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp

Being queer in Appalachia can be hard. This one-of-a-kind program hopes to make it a little easier

By Nico Lang • September 7, 2022 at 11:51 am EDT
Power

Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland

Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland

For one trans woman, watching the spread of U.S. legislation targeting trans youth brings back painful memories

By Rhea Rollmann • September 6, 2022 at 4:18 pm EDT
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The Xtra Long Read

Finding dementia care is exhausting—especially if you’re queer or trans

Finding dementia care is exhausting—especially if you’re queer or trans

From homophobic microaggressions to being denied gender-affirming care, LGBTQ2S+ seniors and their caregivers face added barriers to accessing proper support

By Tobin Ng • September 1, 2022 at 4:59 pm 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
Politics

Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin wants teachers to out LGBTQ2S+ children

Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin wants teachers to out LGBTQ2S+ children

The Republican looks to continue the state’s rightward shift on queer issues

By Silas Le Blanc • August 25, 2022 at 10:24 am 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
TV & Film

‘Nelly & Nadine’ unearths a love story lost to time

‘Nelly & Nadine’ unearths a love story lost to time

REVIEW: Magnus Gertten’s documentary is a tender look at hidden love

By Michelle Krasovitski • August 15, 2022 at 11:36 am EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 5 power ranking: Characters welcome

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 5 power ranking: Characters welcome

It’s another round of Snatch Game, but there can only be one winner

By Kevin O’Keeffe • August 12, 2022 at 4:25 pm EDT
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TV & Film

‘A League of Their Own’ becomes the queer story it should have been all along

‘A League of Their Own’ becomes the queer story it should have been all along

REVIEW: While uneven in its execution, Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham’s reboot justifies its own existence

By Ren Jender • August 11, 2022 at 12:20 pm 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
Mental Health

The pandemic is causing an LGBTQ2S+ mental health crisis in Canada

The pandemic is causing an LGBTQ2S+ mental health crisis in Canada

New polling indicates increasing rates of anxiety and depression, particularly among LGBTQ2S+ youth and people of colour

By Oliver Haug • August 8, 2022 at 3:22 pm EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Billy Porter’s directorial debut, queer history and your new favourite song of the moment

Billy Porter’s directorial debut, queer history and your new favourite song of the moment

Plus more of what’s up and on starting Aug. 5

By S. Bear Bergman • August 5, 2022 at 3:27 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
Monthly Tune-Up

From bisexual R&B artist Steve Lacy’s trippy slow groove to trans rapper Mykki Blanco’s dreamy proclamation of new love

From bisexual R&B artist Steve Lacy’s trippy slow groove to trans rapper Mykki Blanco’s dreamy proclamation of new love

Jordan Currie programs a splendidly queer summer of music, just for you

By Jordan Currie • July 28, 2022 at 10:47 am EDT
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