Surviving Mormonism: Heather Gay Breaks the Silence
Heather Gay’s Surviving Mormonism uncovers the LDS Church’s hidden trauma through queer and survivor voices. She’s not just telling her story—she’s opening the door.
Brigitte Macron Rumor Trial: Timeline and Impact
A false rumor about France’s First Lady moved from fringe forums to a Paris courtroom. How this negatively impacts the transgender community.
Attention Drag Race Fans: “Shady Queens: The Comeback” Returns For A Night Of Glitter, Glamour, And Giving
After a four-year hiatus, Toronto’s most iconic drag fundraiser returns to the stage—bigger, bolder, and with a mission to raise vital funds for Fife House’s Sorauren Women’s Residence Renovation Fund
Happy to See Her: Erika Is Rewiring What Visibility Looks Like
Erika Casupanan turns a Survivor win into a mission—rewiring visibility through candid storytelling, queer leadership, and her podcast Happy to See Me.
George Santos Released From Prison
George Santos is out of federal prison after fraud convictions. His release reignites talk on his fabricated résumé and the clash between his gay identity and politics.
Calgary-Founded Freddie Brings Affordable HIV Prevention Care To The USA
The online virtual PrEP clinic has been in the USA for about a year, but is now servicing every state in its latest expansion
Olympians Eric Radford And Eric Mitchell Join New LGBTQI+ Athlete Group To Drive Change In Sports
The Canadian athletes are members of Proud Champions, an organization hoping to connect, support and inspire LGBTQI+ athletes in Europe
FLASHBACK: Gay Activist Thom Higgins Throws A Pie In Anita Bryant’s Face – And Makes LGBTQ+ History (October 14, 1977)
Today in 2SLGBTQI+ history
This Quebec Throuple Wants To Legally Be Recognized As Parents To Their Daughter
Three Montreal men adopted a toddler last month, but Quebec law prevents all of them from being her legal parents
Everything You Need To Know About The Two Day Halloween Party Coming To Toronto’s Gay Village
Toronto’s Village is bringing back Halloween on Church and this year’s event will be held on October 31 and November 1
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September/October 2025
Inside this issue: An intimate conversation with Sarah McLachlan on the legacy of Lilith, allyship, and what comes next; In celebration of disco’s 55th year we sat down with seven legendary divas who survived, shone, and soundtracked our liberation; Finnish goalkeeper Sofia Manner finds safe haven in Canada; Inside the groundbreaking work of the Community-Based Research Centre; The legacy of Noah’s Arc; Pinning over hot (and, sadly, dead) Victorian men; Ziyad Saadi’s debut novel is definitely not an instruction manual for coming out; A look at queer-owned Little Ghosts Book, Canada’s first horror bookstore; and more.
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