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Politics

Nigeria’s presidential election is coming up—what does this mean for queer people in the country? 

Nigeria’s presidential election is coming up—what does this mean for queer people in the country? 

LGBTQ+ Nigerians have a range of interests and emotions when it comes to this election

By Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye • January 6, 2023 at 2:49 pm EDT
Drag Race

12 queens who defined the VH1 era of ‘Drag Race’

12 queens who defined the VH1 era of ‘Drag Race’

Ahead of the start of “Drag Race” on MTV, we’re looking back at some titans of the last five years

By Kevin O’Keeffe, Mathew Rodriguez • January 5, 2023 at 2:09 pm EDT
Politics

Queer MPs and senators across the political spectrum come together in Canadian Pride Caucus

Queer MPs and senators across the political spectrum come together in Canadian Pride Caucus

The non-partisan caucus has brought queer leaders together, but their goals aren’t clear just yet

By Dale Smith • January 5, 2023 at 1:59 pm EDT
History

Indian activists embrace the power of queer archiving to rebalance history

Indian activists embrace the power of queer archiving to rebalance history

In a world where only the loudest and most powerful voices get heard, the preservation of historical documents give voice to the unrepresented

By Pawan Dhall • January 5, 2023 at 12:14 pm EDT
Monthly Tune-Up

December tracks you may have missed, from Phoebe Bridgers to Nakkia Gold

December tracks you may have missed, from Phoebe Bridgers to Nakkia Gold

Start your new year off right with a selection of December 2022’s best queer and trans songs

By Jordan Currie • January 4, 2023 at 4:23 pm EDT
Sports

Homophobic soccer chants are alive and well

Homophobic soccer chants are alive and well

OPINION: It’s going to take more than awareness and education to stop the use of homophobic chants at professional soccer games

By Katelyn Burns • January 4, 2023 at 3:42 pm EDT
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TV & Film

Vancouver’s Billy Nguyen is paving the way for non-binary chefs in Canada

Vancouver’s Billy Nguyen is paving the way for non-binary chefs in Canada

The “Top Chef Canada” alum’s pop-up concepts are generating buzz

By Dan Clapson • January 4, 2023 at 12:45 pm EDT
Books

How the death of a lover inspired Lauren John Joseph’s compelling debut novel

How the death of a lover inspired Lauren John Joseph’s compelling debut novel

Artist, performer and writer Lauren John Joseph talks about getting beyond mere trans representation

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul • January 3, 2023 at 11:48 am EDT
Censorship

This Texas city is privatizing its library after a dispute over LGBTQ2S+ books

This Texas city is privatizing its library after a dispute over LGBTQ2S+ books

With book bans and restrictions at an all-time high, studies show that 33 percent of challenged books in the U.S. have queer themes or characters 

By Maddy Mahoney • December 23, 2022 at 1:43 pm EDT
Mental Health

Queer incarcerated youth have worse mental health than their peers, new study shows 

Queer incarcerated youth have worse mental health than their peers, new study shows 

Even before incarceration, queer youth, especially queer youth of colour, are more likely to be disciplined in school

By Diamond Yao • December 22, 2022 at 4:05 pm EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2022

In 2022, did Hollywood finally figure out the gay rom-com?

In 2022, did Hollywood finally figure out the gay rom-com?

ANALYSIS: What we can learn from “Bros,” “Fire Island” and “Spoiler Alert”

By Mel Woods • December 21, 2022 at 2:33 pm EDT
Indigenous

Two-Spirit youth gift-giving project demonstrates the power of community care

Two-Spirit youth gift-giving project demonstrates the power of community care

The project hopes to alleviate the loneliness and alienation the youth might face during the winter

By Mzwandile Poncana • December 21, 2022 at 11:42 am EDT
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Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

How can I decolonize my desire?

How can I decolonize my desire?

I’ve been taught all my life to prioritize white beauty standards and dismiss other BIPOC guys. How can I reclaim my sexuality?

By Kai Cheng Thom • December 20, 2022 at 4:17 pm EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2022

The 10 biggest surprises in the fight for marriage equality in 2022

The 10 biggest surprises in the fight for marriage equality in 2022

Between tiny countries in Europe, long-awaited changes in Mexico and events in our own backyard, it’s been a big year when it comes to the push for same-sex marriage 

By Rob Salerno • December 20, 2022 at 11:49 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2022

The year in love and sex

The year in love and sex

2022 was defined by sexual health campaigns, landmark legal shifts—and an online affinity for scissoring

By Ziya Jones • December 19, 2022 at 4:20 pm EDT
Politics

Minister Pascale St-Onge says ‘more work to be done’ on sport inclusivity 

Minister Pascale St-Onge says ‘more work to be done’ on sport inclusivity 

The openly lesbian cabinet minister says she’s not afraid to push back on issues that matter to her

By Dale Smith • December 19, 2022 at 3:39 pm EDT
TV & Film

10 huge wins in queer animation from 2022

10 huge wins in queer animation from 2022

“Flee,” “Strange World” and more headline a fantastic year for queer and trans animation

By Rendy Jones • December 19, 2022 at 2:12 pm EDT
Social Media

A new report proves that online anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate turns into real-life violence 

A new report proves that online anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate turns into real-life violence 

Online harassment of doctors and hospitals that provide gender-affirming care has led to bomb threats, death threats and lockdowns 

By Maddy Mahoney • December 16, 2022 at 4:57 pm EDT
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