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Gay culture has grown toxic with unchecked privilege. It's time for us to reset.

An open letter to my fellow white gay cis men: there should be no 'returning to normal' after this. (July 2020)

Once upon a time in the Scottish Highlands: A queer and magical love story

10 years ago, Tilda Swinton and Mark Cousins' 'A Pilgrimage' changed my life forever — and I'm not alone. (August 2019)

An open letter to the many fans of Bohemian Rhapsody from a concerned queer

The Freddie Mercury biopic isn't just inaccurate — its demonization of his sexuality is actively harmful. (November 2018)

The 200 most iconic queers in cultural history

A four act celebration of the 200th edition of Knegt’s column Queeries, this mammoth list counts down the most iconic queers in the history of culture. Yes, the entire history of culture. And we don't just mean queer people, either. Literary characters, animals, professional sports mascots, robots: they are all fair game. (March 2022)

My gay art-porn debut

I was a 20-something journalist looking for a new challenge. Who knew it would be on-camera sex? (June 2012)

A love letter to Keith Haring and Derek Jarman, two of our great queer guardian angels

On the anniversary of their deaths, be inspired by the lives these fearless artists lived. (February 2024)

The queers are here to save comedic culture

At a time when many of comedy's biggest idols choose to punch down, this movement of queer comedic artists shows us you can be provocatively funny while also building a future that’s better for everyone. (May 2024)

They won't break our souls: We must find queer joy, even as the clouds darken around us

Beyoncé's new album Renaissance, a tribute to her gay uncle, is a powerful reminder to fight for our freedoms. (August 2022)

The remarkable story of Howard Ashman, who changed Disney forever while battling AIDS

The lyricist passed away 30 years ago, but we'll always be part of his world. (March 2021).

Trent Reznor has always been serving queer icon, but the Challengers score is game, set, match

His music for Luca Guadagnino's movie has taken over gay culture — and brings a long queer legacy full circle. (May 2024)

How I lost my Oscars virginity

Depending on your definition, I either lost my Oscars virginity 72 hours ago or 23 years ago. In terms of full-on Oscars penetration — a seat inside the ceremony itself — I was deflowered this past Sunday night. But less literally, it all went down when I was five years old. (February 2013)

Superqueeroes

A look back at 50 years of Canadian LGBTQ artists who helped change the world. Knegt is credited as a producer, writer and editor, and won the 2020 Canadian Screen Award for Best Original Interactive Production. (June 2019)

The 2010s: The decade Canadian artists stopped saying sorry

A celebration of a decade of Canadian pop culture excellence. Knegt is credited as a producer, writer, editor and researcher, and won the 2021 Canadian Screen Award for Best Original Interactive Production. (December 2019)