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Why Alberta’s new anti-trans policies could be Canada’s harshest yet
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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
Are you testing for STIs properly?
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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
Queers tell us why they’re marching for Palestine
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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
1 Million March met with thousands of counter-protesters across Canada
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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
How can we build queer family and bridge generations?
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
A conversation with Elliot Page
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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
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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
Can I text a break-up?
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
I’m a closeted teen. How do I flirt if I don’t know who’s gay?
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
How do I clarify if this ambiguous queer hangout is actually a date?
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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
I’m not on PrEP. Is it weird to ask for condoms during hook-ups?
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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
Speed Date with Juliana Joel of Disney’s ‘Raven’s Home’
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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
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How do my girlfriend and I overcome ‘lesbian bed death’?
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
Speed Date with drag thing Toddy
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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
My partner became solo poly without telling me
Ask Kai: Quickies

My partner became solo poly without telling me

“Whenever that kind of news comes as a surprise or comes secondhand or thirdhand, then it is likely to be hurtful,” Kai says

By Corey Misquita, Kai Cheng Thom
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Gisèle Lullaby
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Gisèle Lullaby

The Season 3 winner talks about bringing the crown home to Quebec, being a backup dancer for Rita Baga and why she was afraid of Lady Boom Boom

By Lito Howse, Russ Martin
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Miss Fiercalicious
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Miss Fiercalicious

The top four contestant talks about her Drag Race showmance, being a TV villain and getting hate from fans

By Lito Howse, Russ Martin
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Jada Shada Hudson
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Jada Shada Hudson

The top four contestant talks Black artistry, being judged by her old pal Brooke Lynn Hytes and her love/hate relationship with Miss Fiercalicious

By Russ Martin, Sarah Taher
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