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Identity

Media about trans issues is linked to referrals to gender identity clinics

Media about trans issues is linked to referrals to gender identity clinics

A recent study finds a correlation, but whether the tone of these portrayals also affect referrals remains unanswered

By Krishna Rau • November 18, 2020 at 10:07 am EDT
Politics

It’s time to rebuild an LGBTQ2S+ inclusive America

It’s time to rebuild an LGBTQ2S+ inclusive America

The country remains divided, but our unity is our strength—and that’s what will make the United States a more equitable nation

By Danielle Moodie • November 16, 2020 at 3:56 pm EDT
Rainbow Votes 2020

All hail America’s rainbow wave

All hail America’s rainbow wave

The U.S. election saw several LGBTQ2S+ candidates win their races. That and more in this final edition of Rainbow Votes 2020

By Nico Lang • November 10, 2020 at 5:27 pm EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I live alone, I’m single and I’m starved for physical touch. How can I be intimate with others right now and still stay safe?

I live alone, I’m single and I’m starved for physical touch. How can I be intimate with others right now and still stay safe?
By Kai Cheng Thom • November 10, 2020 at 9:30 am EDT
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
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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
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Homepage
• October 22, 2020 at 10:06 am EDT
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
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
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