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How a Canadian kids’ book became the centre of a U.S. Supreme Court case
Comics Against Censorship

How a Canadian kids’ book became the centre of a U.S. Supreme Court case

“Pride Puppy” was written to highlight the joy of Pride. It became a political flashpoint

By Audra McNamee
Queer censorship isn’t new in Canada, but we’ve won the fight before
Comics Against Censorship

Queer censorship isn’t new in Canada, but we’ve won the fight before

Key figures from censorship fights in the 20th century reflect on what we can learn from them today

By Winter Wei
Trans Albertans are strong. We aren’t going anywhere
Comics Against Censorship

Trans Albertans are strong. We aren’t going anywhere

Trans Albertans reflect on what makes their home province special, even in the wake of Premier Danielle Smith’s legislative attacks and book restrictions

By Hal Monitor
Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics
Comics Against Censorship

Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics

From social media platforms to payment processors, new restrictions are making it harder for webcomic artists to exist

By Hazel and Bell
How school librarians hold space in the stacks for queer students
Comics Against Censorship

How school librarians hold space in the stacks for queer students

As an affirming librarian, my work is not indoctrination. It is celebration

By Cassy Lee
As the author of ‘Gender Queer,’ I know how important the censorship fight is
Comics Against Censorship

As the author of ‘Gender Queer,’ I know how important the censorship fight is

There are thousands of people taking a stand against censorship. I hope that reading these comics might inspire you to join them

By Maia Kobabe
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Why comics are a perfect medium for fighting queer and trans censorship
Comics Against Censorship

Why comics are a perfect medium for fighting queer and trans censorship

“Comics Against Censorship” brings original visual takes on experiences of censorship of LGBTQ2S+ lives and stories

By Mel Woods
I’m still basking in the “Moonlight” 10 years later
TV & Film

I’m still basking in the “Moonlight” 10 years later

As a remastered version of the Oscar winner returns to theatres this month, it remains a reminder of what a bold, uncompromising vision can make possible

By Tre’vell Anderson
Taylor Swift is beyond cooked
Consumed

Taylor Swift is beyond cooked

With “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” the most popular artist of our generation has officially sold out. Her biggest fans are paying the price

By KC Hoard
On ‘Popstar,’ Tinashe proves just how singular she is
Music

On ‘Popstar,’ Tinashe proves just how singular she is

For much of her career, Tinashe has been dogged by comparisons to other artists. She’s fighting back the best way she can: by making great music

By Tobin Ng
‘Slo Pitch’ is swinging to end the one-season queer TV curse
TV & Film

‘Slo Pitch’ is swinging to end the one-season queer TV curse

Director J Stevens says the series brings “queer stupidity”—and joy—to our screens

By Phoebe Fuller
‘Monster’ butchers queer history to tell a tale of lesbian revenge
TV & Film

‘Monster’ butchers queer history to tell a tale of lesbian revenge

In rewriting Lizzie Borden’s story, Ryan Murphy’s show sensationalizes women’s violence

By Alex Hall
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Macklemore’s “Same Love” was good, actually
Music

Macklemore’s “Same Love” was good, actually

After being dropped by Ed Sheeran’s tour for pro-Palestine comments, the public is waking up to how legit Macklemore actually is

By Mel Woods
How do we sustain friendships in a world on fire?
Books

How do we sustain friendships in a world on fire?

Lee Arden’s book “The Politics of Lonely” delves into the structural causes of our loneliness

By Oliver Haug
‘Fruit Fly’ author Josh Silver has a sweet tooth—and the summer’s buzziest book
Books

‘Fruit Fly’ author Josh Silver has a sweet tooth—and the summer’s buzziest book

The English writer talks the duality of social media, how nursing helped his draft—and the cost of massive success

By Samuel Eli Shepherd
How ‘North of North’ is introducing Indigenous queer dramedy to a global stage
TV & Film

How ‘North of North’ is introducing Indigenous queer dramedy to a global stage

Actors Anna Lambe and Zorga Qaunaq on learning about forgiveness and queerness through their award-winning show

By Sherlyn Assam
Barbara Hammer’s endless influence
TV & Film

Barbara Hammer’s endless influence

The lesbian filmmaker made a radical difference by making work that reflected her real life. A new documentary is cementing her legacy

By Stephanie E. Creaghan
Why the WPBL partnering with a lesbian travel company matters
Sports

Why the WPBL partnering with a lesbian travel company matters

Support from lesbian brands and bars harks back to the queer history of women’s sport leagues

By Frankie de la Cretaz
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