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Activism

A searing exposé of anti-Black racism in Canada

A searing exposé of anti-Black racism in Canada

In his new book, ‘The Skin We’re In,’ journalist Desmond Cole describes how the Black Lives Matter protests at Toronto Pride helped define a year of activism

By Desmond Cole • January 27, 2020 at 10:27 am EDT
Culture

‘The Circle’ is queer AF

‘The Circle’ is queer AF

The queer reality TV takeover continues!

By Arvin Joaquin, Erica Lenti • January 24, 2020 at 1:11 pm EDT
Human Rights

Writing hate and LGBTQ2 resistance into the national story

Writing hate and LGBTQ2 resistance into the national story

Site for ambitious LGBTQ2 monument announced in Ottawa

By Gordon Bowness • January 24, 2020 at 11:30 am EDT
Opinion

I objectify beautiful men all the time—and I’m not ashamed of it

I objectify beautiful men all the time—and I’m not ashamed of it

Even a new film about the price of ‘lookism’ couldn’t change my mind about the way I view handsome people

By RM Vaughan • January 23, 2020 at 1:32 pm EDT
Books

12 LGBTQ2 books you won’t want to miss in 2020

12 LGBTQ2 books you won’t want to miss in 2020

From dystopian dramas, comedian memoirs and a queer spin on fairytales, you’ll be doing a *lot* of reading this year

By Eternity Martis • January 22, 2020 at 1:19 pm EDT
Opinion

No, trans sex dolls are not empowering

No, trans sex dolls are not empowering

They send the problematic message that trans women’s bodies are anything-goes sexual playgrounds

By Alex V Green • January 20, 2020 at 11:26 am EDT
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Obsessions

Jennifer Hudson gives us one thing to truly love about ‘Cats’

Jennifer Hudson gives us one thing to truly love about ‘Cats’

Why you should be obsessed with “Memory,” and Charlize Theron’s ‘Bombshell’ spin on the Snatch Game

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • January 15, 2020 at 11:14 am EDT
Trans

Remembering Julie Berman

Remembering Julie Berman

A friend’s heartfelt tribute to the trans woman recently murdered in Toronto, and a personal plea for change

By Victoria Glencross Palmer • January 14, 2020 at 10:15 am EDT
Trans

Why we have to make Black trans and gender nonconforming people a political priority

Why we have to make Black trans and gender nonconforming people a political priority

We spoke to Alicia Garza, founder of Black Futures Lab, about the organization’s eye-opening survey

By Eternity Martis • January 9, 2020 at 12:58 pm EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2019

The hottest, smartest and most stylish women-loving-women films of the decade

The hottest, smartest and most stylish women-loving-women films of the decade

This decade, we saw narratives that change the ways queer women are depicted on screen

By Valerie Complex • December 20, 2019 at 2:51 pm EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2019

The biggest LGBTQ2 pop culture stories from 2019

The biggest LGBTQ2 pop culture stories from 2019

From queer ladies in period dramas, to super gay country ballads, to a queer lit boom

By Stéphanie Verge • December 12, 2019 at 11:01 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2019

The biggest stories in LGBTQ2 power and politics from 2019

The biggest stories in LGBTQ2 power and politics from 2019

From the rise of Mayor Pete, to the battle against Chick-fil-A to Trump’s loose lips on queer issues

By Arvin Joaquin, Erica Lenti • December 11, 2019 at 11:11 am EDT
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Salty Queers

Dear Leona Alleslev: All parades are gay

Dear Leona Alleslev: All parades are gay

We can understand why the Conservative deputy leader was so confused

By Arvin Joaquin, Erica Lenti • December 2, 2019 at 2:44 pm EDT
Politics

Why Andrew Scheer is Canada’s last anti-gay political leader

Why Andrew Scheer is Canada’s last anti-gay political leader

His endless dodges on queer rights are out of sync with both the country and the future of his party

By Erica Lenti • November 28, 2019 at 11:04 am EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I’m bisexual and going on my first date with another woman after coming out. I’m nervous. Will I know what to do?

I’m bisexual and going on my first date with another woman after coming out. I’m nervous. Will I know what to do?
By Kai Cheng Thom • November 26, 2019 at 1:34 pm EDT
Personal Essay

The barbershop is a refuge for Black men—but not if they’re queer

The barbershop is a refuge for Black men—but not if they’re queer

I grew up in the shop, a space for straight Black men to seek support, friendship and community. But for queer men like me, it’s hardly a haven

By Juwan J. Holmes • November 25, 2019 at 11:32 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ finale: Who should come back for All Stars?

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ finale: Who should come back for All Stars?
By Kevin O’Keeffe • November 23, 2019 at 9:00 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Finale recap: The final countdown

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Finale recap: The final countdown

Divina! Baga! The Vivienne! Who will be the UK’s first ‘Drag Race’ superstar?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • November 22, 2019 at 12:50 pm EDT
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