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Black trans town hall, masc films, Manuel Betancourt’s ‘The Male Gazed’ and Cher, Cher, Cher
Plus, for those in Toronto, queer music from NXNE
‘We’re very fearful’: Pride organizers prepare for the worst as they gear up for June festivals
An increase in anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate has forced some events to cancel, while others hire more security and take up emergency training
House floor RuPaul tribute, Biden’s new LGBTQ2S+ initiatives, Florida con bans ‘cross-dressing cosplay,’ new Vancouver health centre, first trans man judge in U.S. and Sam Smith x Madonna collab
6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: June 9
Canadian government partners with Rainbow Railroad to resettle queer and trans refugees
More LGBTQ+ refugees will be resettled faster under new partnership plan
‘It would really change the landscape.’ Two-Spirit trans activist Monica Forrester reflects on her mayoral candidacy
Forrester entered the race to hold candidates to account on the issues affecting Toronto’s most marginalized communities
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The future of queer death could be outside of the funeral home
We can become more skilled in navigating, subverting and transforming death and dying industries and institutions
In ‘Pageboy,’ Elliot Page shows us the person being perceived
REVIEW: Elliot Page’s life has been under constant scrutiny since he was a teen. Now he’s opening up on his terms
Judge blocks Florida trans healthcare ban, HRC declares state of emergency, Elliot Page memoir drops, gay marriage maintains high support, Uganda anti-LGBTQ+ law
5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: June 7
The band Pantayo want ‘honeys to pop the booty on the dance floor’
The Filipinx kulintang ensemble explores explicit desires on their second album
York Catholic school board votes against flying Pride flag: students plan walkout in protest
Ontario’s education minister says schools should “do the right thing” and celebrate Pride, but will not mandate flying the Pride flag
How to queer your end-of-life planning
We can be specific, creative and collaborative in our approach to end-of-life planning
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Meet the artist who turned over 500 drag performers into Lego minifigures
Drag and Lego superfan Brick Queens YVR has been sharing unique “Drag Race” fan art every day for over three years
Xtra wins gold
We brought home the big trophy from the Digital Publishing Awards
If MLB wants to support its LGBTQ2S+ fan base, it can’t play both sides
OPINION: Why pitting Christians versus Pride Nights is a terrible “compromise”
Canada promises $1.5 million for Pride security, Dannii Minogue announces Sapphic dating show, Ukraine civil union law has unlikely supporter, Russia doles out fines for ‘LGBT propaganda,’ and LGBTQ+-only sea shanty choir.
5 queer stories we’re watching: June 5
Tips for a healthier, smoke-free Pride
With higher rates of cigarette smoking in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, this time of year can be challenging for those trying to quit—but support is available
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 5 power ranking: An unfinished journey
One queen barely survives elimination thanks to another’s choice
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