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Jagmeet Singh’s plan for an inclusive Canada
The NDP leader spoke to Xtra about banning conversion therapy, improving trans healthcare and why representation is so vital in politics
19 fall books we can’t wait to get our hands on
The most intriguing LGBTQ2S+ releases you’ll see on the shelves in the next few months
How do Canada’s political parties rank on LGBTQ2S+ issues?
Where the parties stand on conversion therapy, poppers, trans health care and more
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 11 power ranking: The final four, for real this time
The game-within-a-game results in one last shake up in the penultimate episode of the season
Prepare to be disappointed in party platforms this election season
The NDP, Conservatives and Liberals could be doing much more for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians. Instead, they’re doling out a lot of the same empty promises
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 11 recap: Monologue the house down boots
A storytelling challenge sees an underdog score a major win, while a former frontrunner falls
Topline: What good is sitting alone in your room?
LGBTQ2S+ cinematic history provides a critical lifeline to a queer newbie during lockdown
Try a taste of the rootsier Melissa Etheridge we’ve all been waiting for
Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Aug. 26
Queer Canadians make way less money than straight men: report
Queer people face economic, health and social inequalities than hetero guys just don’t
Five queer and trans Mexican music acts you need to listen to ‘ahora mismo’
Whether they’re channelling mariachi, norteño or pure pop, these Latinx music makers will lure you onto the dance floor
Any advice for someone coming out in their 40s?
It’s a long journey to self-discovery, so enjoy the process!
3 political campaign lessons from queer TV
Justin Trudeau has a lot to learn from Bette Porter’s “L Word” mayoral campaign
I’m a trans man attracted to men—but how do I get over my fear of them?
Kai advises a trans man on how to embrace his masculinity and make space for himself in cis, gay culture
‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 3: Everybody loves Gigi
After all, what’s “The L Word” without another steamy love triangle?
Jill Andrew’s revolutionary politics
As the first openly queer Black MPP in Ontario, the Toronto-based politician wants to build a more inclusive province in the wake of COVID-19
For award-winning writer Casey Plett, the beauty of trans lives resides in the details
In her latest collection of short stories, characters find themselves in unexpected places and situations
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 10 power ranking: Gamers within gamers
Reconsidering the eliminated queens after they lip-synced for the chance to return