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Photo diary of a Ukrainian refugee fleeing war
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Trans author Casey Plett’s debut story collection is reissued and finally back in print
“A Safe Girl to Love” sees the award-winning author grappling with her transition through literary fiction
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Two-Spirit people across Canada face precarious housing situations. This project hopes to change that
The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance, who will build and operate the project, hope it will be the first of many Two-Spirit targeted housing initiatives in Canada
Jinkx Monsoon and the Doctor, TDOV recap, Quebec’s publicly funded transphobia, Manhattan murder suspect and Twitter censorship
5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: April 3
A pioneering Canadian trans woman is being commemorated with a plaque in her hometown
Dianna Boileau’s life is being celebrated in the small northwestern community of Fort Frances
Why is British Columbia gatekeeping injectable HIV medication?
British Columbia—Canada’s epicentre for HIV research and treatment—falls behind other provinces when it comes to injectables, say advocates
Toronto can’t afford a Mark Saunders mayorship
ANALYSIS: The former police chief is too polarizing to be a serious contender
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 14 power ranking: The stage has been set
Who will become America’s Next Drag Superstar XV?
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 14 recap: ‘Heavy is the head that rocks the crown’
The final four face off in a Rumix to “Blame It on the Edit”—but who, if anyone, goes home?
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 2 recap: Looks like meat’s back on the menu, girls!
Last week’s premiere was an amuse-bouche for a feast of a season to come
Trans protesters in Washington, D.C. on why they marched for Trans Day of Visibility
Protesting hate, demanding federal protections and searching for something more intimate—hope
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Ts Madison accepts award at first-ever Trans Filmmakers Summit at TIFF 2022
Trans creators discuss representation on screen and behind the camera
The NHL’s commitment to diversity doesn’t extend to trans people
OPINION: As players opt out of Pride nights—or teams cancel events altogether—it’s becoming clear that support for LGBTQ2S+ fans was always conditional
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