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Opinion

Mary Jones, patron saint of the scam

Mary Jones, patron saint of the scam

Jones was a black, cross-dressing sex worker who sure did love to pickpocket white men

By Michael Lyons • February 7, 2017 at 6:57 pm EDT
Arts

The sublime sadness of Kinky Boots

The sublime sadness of Kinky Boots

Why this musical theatre sissy-boy shies away from stilettos

By Greg Armstrong-Morris • February 6, 2017 at 7:03 pm EDT
Opinion

How I became an unsuspecting Master (Part 4)

How I became an unsuspecting Master (Part 4)

Suddenly, I notice a small serrated kitchen knife in his left hand

By Devon Delacroix • February 3, 2017 at 12:26 pm EDT
Opinion

Four reasons why queer spaces don’t feel welcoming to many black queer people

Four reasons why queer spaces don’t feel welcoming to many black queer people

And a note to Vancouver party queers: you can’t buy blackness

By Cicely-Belle Blain • February 2, 2017 at 8:58 pm EDT
Arts

Out in Vancouver: Feb 2–7, 2017

Out in Vancouver: Feb 2–7, 2017

Choice events in the city this week

By Tom Coleman • February 1, 2017 at 7:25 pm EDT
Opinion

Can we curb HIV transmissions by purchasing generic PrEP online?

Can we curb HIV transmissions by purchasing generic PrEP online?

Some Canadians who can’t access PrEP are finding ways to seek alternatives

By Mike Miksche • January 30, 2017 at 8:02 pm EDT
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Executive orders, legal limbo and segregated prisons

Executive orders, legal limbo and segregated prisons

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell • January 30, 2017 at 5:51 pm EDT
Opinion

How I learned to love being a Daddy

How I learned to love being a Daddy

An unexpected hookup, a magic word, and the strange psychology of age-play

By Kevin Moroso • January 27, 2017 at 4:21 pm EDT
Opinion

How I became an unsuspecting Master (Part 3)

How I became an unsuspecting Master (Part 3)

Given the wad of cash he threw down, I should probably stick around for a couple of hours

By Devon Delacroix • January 27, 2017 at 2:08 pm EDT
Arts

Out in Toronto: Jan 26–Feb 1, 2017

Out in Toronto: Jan 26–Feb 1, 2017

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard • January 25, 2017 at 6:06 pm EDT
Power

What’s the LGBT community saying about Pride Toronto’s decision on BLMTO’s demands?

What’s the LGBT community saying about Pride Toronto’s decision on BLMTO’s demands?

Some community members applauding decision to ban uniformed police, while others opposed

By James Goldie • January 23, 2017 at 7:02 pm EDT
Arts

Out in Toronto: Jan 19–25, 2017

Out in Toronto: Jan 19–25, 2017

Choice events in the city this week

By Jeremy Willard • January 19, 2017 at 2:41 pm EDT
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Arts

Out in Vancouver: Jan 19–25, 2017

Out in Vancouver: Jan 19–25, 2017

Choice events in the city this week

By Tom Coleman • January 18, 2017 at 9:35 pm EDT
Power

How one trans woman prompted Canadian jails to stop sorting inmates by genitalia

How one trans woman prompted Canadian jails to stop sorting inmates by genitalia

Teresa Windsor raised the issue with Justin Trudeau, causing federal jails to change course just three days after prolonging ‘reprehensible’ policy

By Dylan C Robertson • January 17, 2017 at 5:34 pm EDT
Culture

How one play is including queer people in the conversation about sexual violence

How one play is including queer people in the conversation about sexual violence

The Ghomeshi Effect combines dance and interviews to address rape culture in Canada

By Adrienne Ascah • January 12, 2017 at 4:05 pm EDT
Opinion

How same-sex samurai stories made gay love beautiful in Japan

How same-sex samurai stories made gay love beautiful in Japan

Ihara Saikaku’s book of short stories celebrated male relationships in the 17th century

By Michael Lyons • January 3, 2017 at 5:44 pm EDT
Arts

Out in Vancouver: Dec 29, 2016–Jan 4, 2017

Out in Vancouver: Dec 29, 2016–Jan 4, 2017

Choice events in the city this week

By Tom Coleman • December 29, 2016 at 7:49 pm EDT
Opinion

A year in review 2016: The countdown begins for the Canadian government to halt the HIV epidemic

A year in review 2016: The countdown begins for the Canadian government to halt the HIV epidemic

The federal government announced that by 2020, it will have completed its 90-90-90 target — but there’s still a long way to go

By Arshy Mann • December 28, 2016 at 9:17 am EDT
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