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Politics

Trudeau’s allyship was at the forefront of his term. How will Carney follow?

Trudeau’s allyship was at the forefront of his term. How will Carney follow?

OPINION: The outgoing Liberal leaves behind a positive LGBTQ2S+ legacy of legislation, protections and allyship—but his successor still has some heavy lifting to do

By Dale Smith • March 13, 2025 at 9:53 am EDT
History

Inside the history of Boston’s bygone gay bathhouses 

Inside the history of Boston’s bygone gay bathhouses 

From sexual health support to discreet gathering place, bathhouses were once a small but important part of the city’s gay community

By Mike De Socio • March 12, 2025 at 1:22 pm EDT
Books

Torrey Peters is once again substantial and necessary in ‘Stag Dance 

Torrey Peters is once again substantial and necessary in ‘Stag Dance 

In her follow-up to “Detransition, Baby,” the writer troubles the questions and topics trans people discuss in public 

By Veronica Esposito • March 11, 2025 at 1:05 pm EDT
TV & Film

Queer women saved this season of ‘The Traitors’

Queer women saved this season of ‘The Traitors’

Gabby Windey, Carolyn Wiger and Chrishell Stause elevated the cutthroat series this year. Other reality shows should take notes

By Frankie de la Cretaz • March 6, 2025 at 3:35 pm EDT
Activism

Drag artists take a stand against Canada’s growing right wing

Drag artists take a stand against Canada’s growing right wing

Queer and trans performers encourage their supporters to vote wisely in upcoming elections

By Kevin Hurren • March 6, 2025 at 2:11 pm EDT

Queer libraries are bringing LGBTQ2S+ stories to readers across Canada

Queer libraries are bringing LGBTQ2S+ stories to readers across Canada

In the face of rising hate, teams of librarians and volunteers are stepping up

By Hannah Mercanti • March 4, 2025 at 4:07 pm EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 9 recap: A living legend

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 9 recap: A living legend

The queens take fashion inspiration from an iconic free spirit

By Kevin O'Keeffe • March 3, 2025 at 3:51 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Anora’ is winning Best Picture at the Oscars. We can all relax

‘Anora’ is winning Best Picture at the Oscars. We can all relax

OPINION: The Oscars should go down easy this year, but the gayest categories promise excitement

By KC Hoard • February 26, 2025 at 3:29 pm EDT
Politics

We can do better than lazy Trump/Musk gay memes

We can do better than lazy Trump/Musk gay memes

OPINION: There are plenty of ways to troll the president and his right-hand man without resorting to casual homophobia

By Mel Woods • February 26, 2025 at 12:33 pm EDT
Video

Here’s how the U.S. government is defining ‘biological sex’

Here’s how the U.S. government is defining ‘biological sex’

ANALYSIS: A new document featuring the administration’s attempt to categorize ‘two sexes’ is needlessly convoluted and contradictory

By Mel Woods • February 21, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT
Mental Health

In a world on fire, caring for each other is the best resistance

In a world on fire, caring for each other is the best resistance

ANALYSIS: It’s a dire time to be trans. Here’s what we can learn from the past about how to survive the moment and despair itself

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • February 20, 2025 at 1:34 pm EDT
Video

What’s going on with Trump’s cuts to PrEP funding?

What’s going on with Trump’s cuts to PrEP funding?

The president’s freeze on foreign aid has raised many questions about HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in the U.S. and abroad

By Mel Woods • February 19, 2025 at 5:21 pm EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 7 recap: Snatched by the nails

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 7 recap: Snatched by the nails

It’s time to bring rules and structure back to Snatch Game—but these judges won’t do it

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 17, 2025 at 1:43 pm EDT
Video

How easy is it to just ‘move to Canada’?

How easy is it to just ‘move to Canada’?

ANALYSIS: While many queer and trans people might consider fleeing the U.S., it’s important to understand the complexities of Canada’s immigration system

By Mel Woods • February 14, 2025 at 3:28 pm EDT
TV & Film

7 essential queer movies for the lovers and the heartbroken to watch this Valentine’s Day

7 essential queer movies for the lovers and the heartbroken to watch this Valentine’s Day

From queer classics to recent gems, these films have all the tears, happy endings, swooning romances and passionate sex you could want.

By Barry Levitt • February 13, 2025 at 2:28 pm EDT
Politics

Be wary of Doug Ford’s ‘Captain Canada’ claims 

Be wary of Doug Ford’s ‘Captain Canada’ claims 

OPINION: Ford won’t protect Ontario from Trump, and will threaten minority rights

By Dale Smith • February 13, 2025 at 11:33 am EDT
Books

‘Alligator Tears’ is a lesson in resilience

‘Alligator Tears’ is a lesson in resilience

Edgar Gomez’s second memoir tells stories of queer working-class struggle, resistance and community

By H Felix Chau Bradley • February 12, 2025 at 3:15 pm EDT
Video

How to survive the ‘shock and awe’ Trump news cycle

How to survive the ‘shock and awe’ Trump news cycle

Two weeks into his second presidency, it has felt like a nonstop onslaught of news. Here are three ways to cope

By Mel Woods • February 10, 2025 at 5:25 pm EDT
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