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TV & Film

‘The Inspection’ is a stylish military drama that delivers a powerful message about redemption

‘The Inspection’ is a stylish military drama that delivers a powerful message about redemption

Elegance Bratton’s TIFF standout is a deep exploration of Black gay identity

By Christos Tsirbas • December 7, 2022 at 4:10 pm EDT
Power

This right-wing group is trying to set up a system to target drag shows in Texas

This right-wing group is trying to set up a system to target drag shows in Texas

The alert was made amid far-right attacks on LGBTQ2S+ people in Texas

By Jackie Richardson • December 7, 2022 at 3:17 pm EDT
Ask an Expert

Is Canada’s blood ban really over?

Is Canada’s blood ban really over?

A public health researcher weighs in on what queer and trans people need to know about donating blood in Canada

By Cassandra Kislenko • December 6, 2022 at 3:50 pm EDT
TV & Film

With drag shows under attack, ‘We’re Here’ has become essential viewing

With drag shows under attack, ‘We’re Here’ has become essential viewing

OPINION: In its third season, the series shows how drag has become the front-line in a mounting campaign of hate against queer and trans people

By Mel Woods • December 6, 2022 at 2:52 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs The World’ Episode 3 recap: Weather or not

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs The World’ Episode 3 recap: Weather or not

The Weather Ball challenge has the queens forecasting their own success

By Kevin O’Keeffe • December 3, 2022 at 1:30 pm EDT
Health

Some queer men in the U.S. may soon be allowed to donate blood

Some queer men in the U.S. may soon be allowed to donate blood

Under the new policy, all blood donors would be individually assessed for “risk,” regardless of their sexuality 

By Maddy Mahoney • December 2, 2022 at 4:22 pm EDT
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Sports

LGBTQ2S+ skateboarders in Winnipeg are looking to make their own skate space

LGBTQ2S+ skateboarders in Winnipeg are looking to make their own skate space

The Manitoba Skateboarding Coalition are fundraising for an indoor skate park, as Winnipeg’s largest space has discriminatory policies

By V.S. Wells • December 2, 2022 at 3:53 pm EDT
Power

A number of drag shows in Ontario have become targets of hate

A number of drag shows in Ontario have become targets of hate

Crystal Quartz made a tearful plea for action after repeated calls for her—and other—drag events to be disrupted 

By Emma Arkell • December 1, 2022 at 4:15 pm EDT
Sexual Health

New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing

New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing

On World AIDS Day, advocates hope the Canadian government will address the pandemic-caused backlog in testing that’s putting communities—especially young queer people—at risk

By Kevin Hurren • December 1, 2022 at 11:52 am EDT
Politics

Canada’s federal health minister understands the problems with HIV funding, but is vague about solutions

Canada’s federal health minister understands the problems with HIV funding, but is vague about solutions

Jean-Yves Duclos addresses concerns raised by community groups 

By Dale Smith • December 1, 2022 at 10:50 am EDT
Health

The WHO just changed the name of monkeypox to ‘mpox.’ Here’s why 

The WHO just changed the name of monkeypox to ‘mpox.’ Here’s why 

The decision comes after months of criticism from scientists and public health experts

By Diamond Yao • November 30, 2022 at 4:55 pm EDT
Business

By refusing to drop Libs of TikTok, Shopify is selling hate 

By refusing to drop Libs of TikTok, Shopify is selling hate 

OPINION: The e-commerce giant has refused repeated calls to deplatform a known hate group. When will they do the right thing? 

By Nicholas Surges • November 30, 2022 at 3:00 pm EDT
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Power

Facing new accusations, Pride Toronto allegedly forged at least one signature on $1 million grant application

Facing new accusations, Pride Toronto allegedly forged at least one signature on $1 million grant application

The non-profit is under fire again for purportedly lying about partnership with renowned Indigenous artist Kent Monkman

By Krishna Rau • November 30, 2022 at 9:56 am EDT
Politics

Russia is about to ban being gay in public

Russia is about to ban being gay in public

An extension of the country’s infamous 2013 “propaganda” law will also ban depictions of homosexuality across all media

By Ursula Muñoz S. • November 29, 2022 at 5:16 pm EDT
Sports

This World Cup, FIFA’s long history of ‘sportswashing’ continues

This World Cup, FIFA’s long history of ‘sportswashing’ continues

OPINION: The PR boost from hosting the tournament is allowing Qatar to gloss over its anti-LGBTQ+ human rights abuses. When the games come to the U.S. in 2026, it will be no different

By Katelyn Burns • November 28, 2022 at 3:02 pm EDT
Politics

Senator Kim Pate on fighting inequality from Canada’s Upper Chamber

Senator Kim Pate on fighting inequality from Canada’s Upper Chamber

After six years in Canada’s senate, Kim Pate says there’s more work to do

By Dale Smith • November 28, 2022 at 11:53 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 10 power ranking: The U.K.’s Next ‘Drag Race’ Superstar Is…

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 10 power ranking: The U.K.’s Next ‘Drag Race’ Superstar Is…

Let’s check in with our final four one last time as the season comes to a close

By Kevin O’Keeffe • November 25, 2022 at 2:20 pm EDT
Health

So, what happened to mpox?

So, what happened to mpox?

Following a summer peak, new cases have steadily dropped—but it’s not all a success story

By Kevin Hurren • November 25, 2022 at 2:19 pm EDT
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