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Timothy Findley was a consummate artist and ferocious fighter
A new biography of the iconic Canadian writer is a reminder of just how hard it was to be gay two generations ago
The U.S. presidential debates are over, but the stakes have never been higher for LGBTQ2S+ Americans
Next week’s election results could mean the start of a new, progressive era—or the continuation of an administration trying to kill us
I underwent conversion therapy. It stopped me from transitioning for decades
As the Canadian government tables a new bill to ban the practice nationwide, a survivor shares his experience—and wonders if the legislation will be enough
‘Drag Race’ herstorian Kevin O’Keeffe breaks down the all-time best lip syncs
Saving queer Latinx representation on screen with Isabella Gomez
The ‘One Day at a Time’ actress reflects on the show’s near cancellation, her character’s queer relationship and her first-ever series regular role on TV
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We need a queer and trans revolution in care for older adults
Our current system is a nightmare; it’s time to dream differently
Topline: Tegan and Sara and Pope Francis
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Oct. 23
4 LGBTQ2 happenings to wind you up or down in the week ahead
What to watch, read, listen to, or look at: Oct. 22
A transgender, bisexual, non-binary writer calls their future into being
Coming out: A prelude
Dainty Smith is living through a double pandemic
The Black, queer, bisexual artist shares how she continues to create amid a global pandemic and a racial reckoning
Regina Gently’s glamorous reinvention
An all-star lineup of guest vocalists gives the Toronto singer-songwriter’s latest album its soulful groove
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The Trump administration is slowly killing us
What can you expect from our next edition of Rainbow Votes 2020? Here’s The Brief for Oct. 20
How to go to your first sex party
Whether virtual or IRL, here are the steps to get you in the mood and in the door
Bathhouses outlasted the AIDS epidemic, but will they survive COVID-19?
These crucial sites for sex, community, education and protest are at risk of disappearing forever
The uncompromising Thirza Cuthand
On the Cree-Métis artist and filmmaker’s long-awaited artist’s spotlight at this year’s ImagineNative Film Festival
Community calls for alternative policing models at Toronto police town hall
‘Drag Race Holland’ shows how international ‘Drag Race’ seasons can showcase different realms of drag
The maxi-challenges largely don’t matter, making this the most look-based season of the series
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