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CBS News report Macron shove caught on camera

Voices

When push comes to shove, Brigitte Macron’s swat was more a mirror than a meme

Opinion: The French president isn’t the only one being batted around in a world gone enraged and violent, writes John Casey.

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Travel

From Picton to Toronto: a queer journey through Ontario

Ontario’s queer-friendly Prince Edward County and Toronto Pride have this lesbian writer considering a move north of the border.

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News

No, Canada hasn’t launched a suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ Americans

The internet rumor is false, but there are still resources available for people in crisis.

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World

These are the 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality (in order)

To date, only 38 nations allow same-sex couples to marry, and none of them did before 2001.

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News

Looking to move abroad? Here are 10 countries LGBTQ+ people could consider

Thinking of a move abroad after Donald Trump's reelection? These are some possibilities.

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News

Pioneering trans soul singer Jackie Shane honored with historical marker in Nashville

Shane was a soul and R&B singer in the 1950s and 1960s credited with helping to pioneer the Toronto Sound.

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Crime

A lesbian couple was brutally beaten by group of men in Halifax. Police still haven't filed charges

Two LGBTQ+ women are seeking justice after a group of men violently assaulted them over the weekend.

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Sports

Meet Brendan McFatridge, the gay pro hockey player awarded as a Gen Z 'changemaker'

McFatridge, the first out gay player in the Western Hockey League, is one of 10 winners of The Future is NOW! Awards for his work combating bullying.

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Politics

Elliot Page, Allison Russell & Mae Martin among 400+ artists bashing 'destructive' anti-trans laws

Carly Rae Jepsen, Elliot Page,and Mae Martin are among over 400 celebrities that have signed a letter opposing to the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Canada.

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Eugene Levy reflects on fatherhood with a gay son, ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ and strategic allyship

The Emmy-winning actor spoke with The Advocate before he accepted Equality PAC's Nancy Pelosi Equality Ally Award at a gala.

When push comes to shove, Brigitte Macron’s swat was more a mirror than a meme

Opinion: The French president isn’t the only one being batted around in a world gone enraged and violent, writes John Casey.

From Picton to Toronto: a queer journey through Ontario

Ontario’s queer-friendly Prince Edward County and Toronto Pride have this lesbian writer considering a move north of the border.

Trusting Trump on tariffs and ‘hanging tough’ with him are as ridiculous as taxing penguins

Opinion: By electing Trump, Americans proved they are inherently selfish — and impatient, writes John Casey.

These are the 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality (in order)

To date, only 38 nations allow same-sex couples to marry, and none of them did before 2001.

If our neighbor Canada hates us and Trump, what does that say for the rest of the world?

Opinion: How can the rest of the peace-loving world accept and trust the U.S. as one of their own, writes John Casey.

BREAKING: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader

He will remain prime minister until his replacement is chosen.

Looking to move abroad? Here are 10 countries LGBTQ+ people could consider

Thinking of a move abroad after Donald Trump's reelection? These are some possibilities.

Thanks to Trump's tariff tantrums, expect to pay more for these items

Will you be able to afford your favorite gadgets, clothes, and beauty products as tariffs increase prices?

Meet the 'Drag Race' star who just won a prestigious science communication award for making math fun

The former ‘Drag Race Canada’ contestant Kyne Santos was recognized with the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications.

Postal workers suspended for refusing to deliver anti-trans flyers

Two Canada Post workers were suspended and others took personal days to avoid delivering the offensive materials.

Pioneering trans soul singer Jackie Shane honored with historical marker in Nashville

Shane was a soul and R&B singer in the 1950s and 1960s credited with helping to pioneer the Toronto Sound.

40+ queer-affirming pics of Toronto's Pride Parade and Trans and Dyke Marches

Toronto's queer community came together for several days last week with a massive street festival and celebrations of identity.

A lesbian couple was brutally beaten by group of men in Halifax. Police still haven't filed charges

Two LGBTQ+ women are seeking justice after a group of men violently assaulted them over the weekend.

Meet Brendan McFatridge, the gay pro hockey player awarded as a Gen Z 'changemaker'

McFatridge, the first out gay player in the Western Hockey League, is one of 10 winners of The Future is NOW! Awards for his work combating bullying.

Elliot Page, Allison Russell & Mae Martin among 400+ artists bashing 'destructive' anti-trans laws

Carly Rae Jepsen, Elliot Page,and Mae Martin are among over 400 celebrities that have signed a letter opposing to the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Canada.

Pride Pictures will bring international queer films to North America

Films can educate as well as entertain, says the team at Pride Pictures, which has set movies from Finland and Canada as its first releases.

Doctor blames man's chronic back pain on gay sex, couple says

Needless to say, Canadian singer Drake Jensen and his husband got a second opinion.

Gay Olympian and world champ pole vaulter Shawn Barber is dead at 29

Barber, who won medals in several international competitions, came out in 2017.

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The Emmy-winning actor spoke with The Advocate before he accepted Equality PAC's Nancy Pelosi Equality Ally Award at a gala.

Opinion: The French president isn’t the only one being batted around in a world gone enraged and violent, writes John Casey.

Ontario’s queer-friendly Prince Edward County and Toronto Pride have this lesbian writer considering a move north of the border.

The internet rumor is false, but there are still resources available for people in crisis.

Opinion: By electing Trump, Americans proved they are inherently selfish — and impatient, writes John Casey.

To date, only 38 nations allow same-sex couples to marry, and none of them did before 2001.

Opinion: How can the rest of the peace-loving world accept and trust the U.S. as one of their own, writes John Casey.

He will remain prime minister until his replacement is chosen.

Thinking of a move abroad after Donald Trump's reelection? These are some possibilities.

Will you be able to afford your favorite gadgets, clothes, and beauty products as tariffs increase prices?

The former ‘Drag Race Canada’ contestant Kyne Santos was recognized with the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications.

Two Canada Post workers were suspended and others took personal days to avoid delivering the offensive materials.

Shane was a soul and R&B singer in the 1950s and 1960s credited with helping to pioneer the Toronto Sound.

Toronto's queer community came together for several days last week with a massive street festival and celebrations of identity.

Two LGBTQ+ women are seeking justice after a group of men violently assaulted them over the weekend.

McFatridge, the first out gay player in the Western Hockey League, is one of 10 winners of The Future is NOW! Awards for his work combating bullying.

Carly Rae Jepsen, Elliot Page,and Mae Martin are among over 400 celebrities that have signed a letter opposing to the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Canada.

Films can educate as well as entertain, says the team at Pride Pictures, which has set movies from Finland and Canada as its first releases.

Chaya Raichik accused an NBC journalist of silencing tactics and claims victimhood in the face of scrutiny over her incendiary online behavior.

Needless to say, Canadian singer Drake Jensen and his husband got a second opinion.

Barber, who won medals in several international competitions, came out in 2017.