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Greece legalizes same-sex marriage with landmark bill

The first country with majority Christian Orthodox population to pass marriage equality law

By Xtra Video

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CSIS warns of anti-LGBTQ2S+ violence in Canada

Top intelligence agency warns the “anti-gender movement” could inspire anti-LGBTQ2S+ violence

By Xtra Video

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What Pierre Poilievre is getting wrong about puberty blockers

The Conservative Party of Canada leader appears to only want people past puberty to use them, which would make them redundant

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods

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Danielle Smith cites proven false video in defending trans women sports policy

Premier cites viral video of cis rugby player as example of trans women in sports

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods

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Why Alberta’s new anti-trans policies could be Canada’s harshest yet

Examining Premier Danielle Smith’s new policies restricting gender-affirming care, pronoun use in schools and more

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods

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Are you testing for STIs properly?

It can take days or weeks for STIs to be detected

By Lito Howse, Ziya Jones

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Queers tell us why they’re marching for Palestine

LGBTQ2S+ people at protests in Montreal and Toronto explain why there are so many queer contingents calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

By Lito Howse, Ziya Jones

Activism

1 Million March met with thousands of counter-protesters across Canada

While queers and allies turned up in droves, there’s still cause for concern

By Mel Woods

Queering Family

How can we build queer family and bridge generations?

Writers and subjects from our Queering Family series discuss the importance of intentionality within LGBTQ2S+ families

By Lito Howse

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A conversation with Elliot Page

The trans icon discusses his memoir “Pageboy,” the responsibility of stardom and the importance of queer friendships

By Lito Howse

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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

By Lito Howse

Ask Kai: Quickies

Can I text a break-up?

Text isn’t ideal, Kai Cheng advises, but the best type of break-up conversation is one you can actually do

By Kai Cheng Thom

Ask Kai: Quickies

I’m a closeted teen. How do I flirt if I don’t know who’s gay?

“I’m a big fan of just asking questions because that is the way we are most likely to get clear answers,” Kai Cheng advises

By Kai Cheng Thom, Lito Howse

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How do I clarify if this ambiguous queer hangout is actually a date?

In a shocking turn of events, Kai Cheng Thom suggests you simply ask

By Kai Cheng Thom, Lito Howse

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I’m not on PrEP. Is it weird to ask for condoms during hook-ups?

“I assure you, you are doing nothing wrong by asking to practice safer sex,” Kai advises

By Kai Cheng Thom, Lito Howse

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Speed Date with Juliana Joel of Disney’s ‘Raven’s Home’

The first openly trans actress on Disney Channel talks trans joy and working with Raven-Symoné

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods

Ask Kai: Quickies

How do my girlfriend and I overcome ‘lesbian bed death’?

Spend some time together naked or in a bath without the goal being sex, Kai advises

By Kai Cheng Thom

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Speed Date with drag thing Toddy

The winner of “Call Me Mother” Season 1 talks stand-up, opera and Vancouver’s diverse drag scene

By Lito Howse