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Immigration & Refugees

LGBTQ+ refugees fear for their safety as Canada faces asylum application backlog

LGBTQ+ refugees fear for their safety as Canada faces asylum application backlog

With more than 100,000 refugees trapped in an immigration backlog, LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges

By Ursula Muñoz S. • May 9, 2022 at 2:26 pm EDT
Love & Sex

Going on a sex vacation made me wonder: am I demisexual?

Going on a sex vacation made me wonder: am I demisexual?

After a breakup, I thought I wanted to dive headfirst into casual sex. But I learned sexuality and desire are rarely static or easily defined

By Bobby Box • May 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm EDT
Politics

Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first Black woman and queer person to serve as White House press secretary

Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first Black woman and queer person to serve as White House press secretary

“This is a historic moment, and it’s not lost on me,” Jean-Pierre said

By Nico Lang • May 6, 2022 at 12:43 pm EDT
Power

The post-Roe v. Wade future is already here

The post-Roe v. Wade future is already here

ANALYSIS: Transmasculine people are not an addendum to the abortion debate. We’re at its centre because our reproductive, sexual and bodily sovereignty is currently challenged on every front

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • May 6, 2022 at 12:20 pm EDT
Music

Beyond the camp and frivolity of Eurovision

Beyond the camp and frivolity of Eurovision

Despite being dismissed as frivolous spectacle in North America, the song contest has always shaped geopolitics and been a force for queer and trans representation

By Isaac Würmann • May 6, 2022 at 11:35 am EDT
Love Like Mine

Double disclosure: How getting herpes helped me come out as bisexual

Double disclosure: How getting herpes helped me come out as bisexual

I’m still afraid of people’s reactions, but I’ve learned to live with the fear

By Cam Smith • May 6, 2022 at 10:14 am EDT
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Comedy

ALOK on stand-up comedy, love as ‘daily practice’ and non-binary joy

ALOK on stand-up comedy, love as ‘daily practice’ and non-binary joy

The multi-hyphenate performer says joy can be “worldmaking”

By Mel Woods • May 5, 2022 at 4:26 pm EDT
Politics

Wales moves to fully ban conversion therapy as U.K. drags its feet

Wales moves to fully ban conversion therapy as U.K. drags its feet

The ban is a direct response to U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson’s refusal to ban anti-trans conversion therapy 

By V.S. Wells • May 5, 2022 at 3:43 pm EDT
Power

Americans oppose repealing Roe v. Wade by a 2-1 margin, according to poll

Americans oppose repealing Roe v. Wade by a 2-1 margin, according to poll

Just 28 percent of Americans think the abortion rights ruling should be overturned

By Nico Lang • May 5, 2022 at 1:55 pm EDT
Sexual Health

Here’s what you’re getting wrong about hepatitis C

Here’s what you’re getting wrong about hepatitis C

Misconceptions about hep C are contributing to higher cases among queer men

By Kevin Hurren • May 5, 2022 at 11:03 am EDT
Politics

These two U.S. states just took a stand against anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation

These two U.S. states just took a stand against anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation

Louisiana and Kansas rejected bills targeting LGBTQ2S+ education and trans sports participation, respectively

By Nico Lang • May 4, 2022 at 2:48 pm EDT
TV & Film

How watching ‘Heartstopper’ helped heal the hurt teen inside me

How watching ‘Heartstopper’ helped heal the hurt teen inside me

Netflix’s “Heartstopper” presents a world a generation wishes it had

By Matthew Pearson • May 4, 2022 at 2:23 pm EDT
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Censorship

Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary

Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary

If made law, the bill would prohibit materials the government sees as promoting LGBTQ+ identities in schools

By Jackie Richardson • May 3, 2022 at 3:18 pm EDT
Justice

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and marriage equality could be next

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and marriage equality could be next

A leaked draft opinion from conservative Justice Samuel Alito could spell disaster for LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Oliver Haug • May 3, 2022 at 2:14 pm EDT
Books

Our pick of books to help you celebrate Pride season (plus some edgier reads, too)

Our pick of books to help you celebrate Pride season (plus some edgier reads, too)

Check out the 14 LGBTQ2S+ books we’re most excited to dive into this Pride

By Paul Gallant • May 3, 2022 at 12:57 pm EDT
Monthly Tune-Up

From mellow vibes to chaotic bangers, the best queer songs of April

From mellow vibes to chaotic bangers, the best queer songs of April

Phoebe Bridgers, Mal Blum and Doechii all made some bops this month

By Jordan Currie • May 2, 2022 at 12:43 pm EDT
Social Media

Libs of TikTok is continuing to declare war on the LGBTQ2S+ community

Libs of TikTok is continuing to declare war on the LGBTQ2S+ community

The account has targeted more than 200 schools, teachers and educational organizations in 2022

By Jackie Richardson • May 2, 2022 at 12:21 pm EDT
Books

In the graphic novel ‘Kisses for Jet,’ a gender-questioning teenager wrestles with who they are

In the graphic novel ‘Kisses for Jet,’ a gender-questioning teenager wrestles with who they are

Joris Bas Backer talks to Maia Kobabe about going beyond the narrative of “I always knew”

By Maia Kobabe • May 2, 2022 at 12:04 pm EDT
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