Plus, for those in Toronto, queer music from NXNE

An increase in anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate has forced some events to cancel, while others hire more security and take up emergency training

More LGBTQ+ refugees will be resettled faster under new partnership plan

The Filipinx kulintang ensemble explores explicit desires on their second album

Ontario’s education minister says schools should “do the right thing” and celebrate Pride, but will not mandate flying the Pride flag

Drag and Lego superfan Brick Queens YVR has been sharing unique “Drag Race” fan art every day for over three years

OPINION: Why pitting Christians versus Pride Nights is a terrible “compromise”

5 queer stories we’re watching: June 5

Plus a great non-binary anthem from External Signal

5 queer and trans stories we’re following: May 29

ANALYSIS: We should be worried about the push for “parental rights” from N.B. premier

6 queer and trans stories for your Friday

REVIEW: Indie feature “You Can Live Forever” focuses on joy over trauma

With the help of the Asexuality and Aromanticism Bibliography, researchers can sort through more than 500 academic and community posts on the subjects

OPINION: A Danielle Smith win in Alberta could spell more extremism from federal Tories

Act4QueerSafety is calling on the federal government to protect communities against an organized wave of bigotry

Advocates are lobbying the federal government for a substantial financial investment

REVIEW: “The Adult” is a masterful debut novel from Bronwyn Fischer

Canada

Black trans town hall, masc films, Manuel Betancourt’s ‘The Male Gazed’ and Cher, Cher, Cher

‘We’re very fearful’: Pride organizers prepare for the worst as they gear up for June festivals

Canadian government partners with Rainbow Railroad to resettle queer and trans refugees

The band Pantayo want ‘honeys to pop the booty on the dance floor’

York Catholic school board votes against flying Pride flag: students plan walkout in protest

Meet the artist who turned over 500 drag performers into Lego minifigures

If MLB wants to support its LGBTQ2S+ fan base, it can’t play both sides

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.

Hot new music from Devours, Witch Prophet, Alex Lahey, Jessie Ware and Tafari Anthony

New Brunswick’s review of LGBTQ2S+ education could pave way for trouble across Canada

Jeopardy! Master Mattea Roach, Montana drag ban, Manitoba city saves queer books, Ontario councillor resigns over flag ban, RIP Tina Turner and all things ‘Barbie’ movie

Love your neighbour as yourself? The surprising queer romance set in a remote Jehovah’s Witness community

Resources on asexuality and aromanticism studies are more accessible than ever

As the conservative heartland, Alberta’s election could be a sign of what’s to come nationally

Canada must address rising hate toward LGBTQ2S+ people, say advocates

Canadian government in talks to create LGBTQ2S+ endowment fund

The intoxicating headiness of lesbian heartbreak