Lead singer and lyricist reflects on the queer punk band’s album “Deflowered” ahead of their anniversary tour

Queer activism has never been solely in the service of LGBTQ+ people

We break down ‘Undetectable equals Untransmittable,’ and what you should know about HIV treatment and prevention

The apology to LGBTQ2S+ Canadians for a former donation ban is a good step, but more needs to be done to repair harm and build trust

The Canadian Stage artistic director brings Matthew López’s two-part masterpiece to the stage

Why a 30-year-old film talks circles around its modern cousins

On their wedding day, Alejandro Romero Cigarroa and Emmanuel Romero Cázares discovered that they were barred from marrying because they are HIV-positive

The sex scene in “Red, White & Royal Blue” has led to significant discussions of safe sex depicted in film, realistic scenes between two men, and the continued heterosexual confusion around the most basic aspects of queer sex

Despite being in a long-term, monogamous relationship, Liam Dee’s dying wish to become a tissue donor was deemed “high-risk.” He’s not the only one

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 24

Kai weighs in on whether every breakup has to come with an explanation

British Columbia—Canada’s epicentre for HIV research and treatment—falls behind other provinces when it comes to injectables, say advocates

Organizations and scientists argue the yet-to-be-published book is dangerous

From Montreal to Vancouver, an over reliance on policing and other policy failures are top concerns

Six months into the historic plan, some are still waiting for more concrete commitments

Experts say the state could experience a major outbreak as a result of the funding loss

Researchers found the vaccine, Mosaico, was “safe but ineffective”

A public health researcher weighs in on what queer and trans people need to know about donating blood in Canada

HIV/AIDS

‘We never stopped performing’: Pansy Division’s Jon Ginoli on honesty, legacy and queer joy

No Pride without solidarity

What does U=U mean?

Does the Canadian Blood Services apology go far enough?

Brendan Healy on the loneliness of being gay, finding connection in theatre and bringing ‘The Inheritance’ to Toronto

Radical, tender and unapologetically queer: ‘Tongues Untied’ still speaks volumes

Why this couple is fighting HIV discrimination in Mexico

‘Red, White, & Royal Blue’ sparks debate over how Hollywood depicts queer sex in film

‘Robbed of the legacy he wanted to leave.’ A gay man’s family fights for the right to donate organs and tissues

DeSantis to run for president, HRC announces travel advisory for Florida, Montana governor defines sex as binary despite non-binary child, Target Pride merchandise, Iowa churches split over queer rights, falling HIV rates

My hookup lied to me and exposed me to an STI. Can I ghost him?

Why is British Columbia gatekeeping injectable HIV medication?

Activists respond to book that denies HIV causes AIDS

Canadian cities aren’t taking the necessary steps to end the HIV epidemic, advocates say

National 2SLGBTQI+ action plan takes first steps with community funding, clearing criminal records

Tennessee rejects HIV funding over inclusion of trans rights, abortion groups

Another major HIV vaccine trial has failed

Is Canada’s blood ban really over?