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Politics

What’s next for Kathleen Wynne?

What’s next for Kathleen Wynne?

After 20 years in provincial politics, the first openly gay premier of Ontario looks back at a legacy that includes championing LGBTQ2S+ issues

By Erica Lenti • November 6, 2020 at 9:00 am EDT
Sex

A former dyke narrates his experiences on Grindr

A former dyke narrates his experiences on Grindr

There have been terrific experiences and terrible ones; then there’s all those dick and ass pics

By Andy Bandyopadhyay • November 5, 2020 at 10:45 am EDT
TV & Film

‘The Craft: Legacy’ lacks coming-of-age female rage

‘The Craft: Legacy’ lacks coming-of-age female rage

Twenty-four years after witchy cult favourite “The Craft” was released, the Manon worshippers are back and queerer—and blander—than ever

By Caitlin Stall-Paquet • October 30, 2020 at 12:36 pm EDT
Culture

Remembering poet, novelist and playwright RM Vaughan

Remembering poet, novelist and playwright RM Vaughan

A friend recalls the magically talented and gregarious artist

By Paul Gallant • October 30, 2020 at 9:27 am EDT

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Books

Timothy Findley was a consummate artist and ferocious fighter

Timothy Findley was a consummate artist and ferocious fighter

A new biography of the iconic Canadian writer is a reminder of just how hard it was to be gay two generations ago

By RM Vaughan • October 27, 2020 at 11:24 am EDT

Homepage

Homepage
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Personal Essay

A transgender, bisexual, non-binary writer calls their future into being

A transgender, bisexual, non-binary writer calls their future into being

Coming out: A prelude

By Dede Akolo • October 21, 2020 at 1:43 pm EDT
Music

Regina Gently’s glamorous reinvention

Regina Gently’s glamorous reinvention

An all-star lineup of guest vocalists gives the Toronto singer-songwriter’s latest album its soulful groove

By Jesse Locke • October 21, 2020 at 9:23 am EDT
Sex

How to go to your first sex party

How to go to your first sex party

Whether virtual or IRL, here are the steps to get you in the mood and in the door

By Andy Bandyopadhyay • October 20, 2020 at 11:58 am EDT
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Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I’m a young lesbian who wants to play the field. Does that make me a fuckboi?

I’m a young lesbian who wants to play the field. Does that make me a fuckboi?
By Kai Cheng Thom • October 13, 2020 at 12:58 pm EDT
Gaming

The inherent queerness of farming games

The inherent queerness of farming games

If you can’t escape the stifling city life, a cottagecore-inspired virtual existence could be your queer fantasy come true

By V.S. Wells • October 9, 2020 at 10:40 am EDT
Music

‘I want what I’m saying to hold weight,’ says rapper DijahSB; they also want you to dance

‘I want what I’m saying to hold weight,’ says rapper DijahSB; they also want you to dance

The Toronto indie artist is back in the studio after releasing the superlative “2020 the Album”

By Jesse Locke • October 6, 2020 at 9:53 am EDT
Indigenous

Musician Melody McKiver harnesses the sound at the centre of creation

Musician Melody McKiver harnesses the sound at the centre of creation

The Anishinaabe violist and composer finds inspiration in nature, traditional teachings and family connections in Sioux Lookout

By Jesse Locke • October 1, 2020 at 3:49 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘The Boys in the Band’ has delighted and horrified audiences for 50 years

‘The Boys in the Band’ has delighted and horrified audiences for 50 years

The new film adaptation of Mart Crowley’s revered and reviled play encapsulates a half century of change

By Frank M. Miller • September 30, 2020 at 9:31 am EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I think my straight friend might actually be gay. Should I encourage him to come out?

I think my straight friend might actually be gay. Should I encourage him to come out?
By Kai Cheng Thom • September 29, 2020 at 9:34 am EDT
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