We’re Here, We’re Queer. But Are the Dailies Used to It?

Years ago they ignored homosexual issues. Today they've crossed the thin pink line. But how far have they gone? Our correspondent surveys the mainstream papers and comes up with some surprises.

Inside the boardroom at Xtra: Toronto’s Gay and Lesbian Biweekly, Eleanor Brown takes refuge far from the raucous production-night chatter to proof a story. “How do you spell palette?” she asks without looking up. She has the focus of a Tibetan monk at prayer. Nothing short of Mike Harris declaring himself to be queer, I […]