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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
The lesbian bar discourse should have never left the group chat
Media

The lesbian bar discourse should have never left the group chat

A mainstream publication making queer and disabled people the butt of the joke isn’t just poor taste—it’s harmful journalism

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
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Charlie Kirk died a year ago. Trans people are still paying the price
Media

Charlie Kirk died a year ago. Trans people are still paying the price

We are still feeling the impact of the media’s failing of trans people in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death

By Mel Woods
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
‘Confluence’ brings Vancouver’s queer history to life
Cruising the Shelves

‘Confluence’ brings Vancouver’s queer history to life

The late Alex Turner and his husband, Lucian Childs, have written a unique and rewarding ode to mid-century gay British Columbia

By H Felix Chau Bradley
Frank Ocean soundtracked my two earliest—and most devastating—romances
Music

Frank Ocean soundtracked my two earliest—and most devastating—romances

“Blonde” and “channel ORANGE” both came out during pivotal moments in my queer awakening. A decade later, how can I listen to them without breaking my heart? 

By Daniel Reale-Chin
‘Unprecedented Times’ is the college novel Gen Z needs
Cruising the Shelves

‘Unprecedented Times’ is the college novel Gen Z needs

Malavika Kannan’s debut has all the makings of a classic

By H Felix Chau Bradley
‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ finale recap: The first Canadian ‘All Stars’ champion is …
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race All Stars’ finale recap: The first Canadian ‘All Stars’ champion is …

A Lip Sync Smackdown for the Crown delivers goops and gags before crowning one queen

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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Even in the idyllic queer world of ‘Sterling Point,’ whiteness is front and centre
TV & Film

Even in the idyllic queer world of ‘Sterling Point,’ whiteness is front and centre

The Muskoka-set series glosses over the racism of Canada’s cottage country

By Tobin Ng
Michael Urie’s big moment
Culture

Michael Urie’s big moment

The iconic gay actor talks “Oh, Mary!,” “Shrinking”—and 20 years of “Ugly Betty”

By Barry Levitt
Transphobia is rotting women’s sports media
Media

Transphobia is rotting women’s sports media

Sports media is perpetuating a problem that doesn’t actually exist

By Mel Woods
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ has something deep to say about queer orgasms
TV & Film

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ has something deep to say about queer orgasms

Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow” follow-up shows the threads between nostalgia, violence and sexual pleasure

By Colby Payne
Canadian senator debuts largest queer picture-book collection in the world
Activism

Canadian senator debuts largest queer picture-book collection in the world

Alberta senator Kristopher Wells partnered with IBBY Canada to launch a publicly available collection of more than 300 LGBTQ2S+ picture books 

By Jeffrey Canton
I know why gay people are so obsessed with ancient Greece
Consumed

I know why gay people are so obsessed with ancient Greece

Stories like “The Odyssey” and “Hadestown” changed my life. Could they change the world?

By KC Hoard
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