A collage of an AIDS ribbon, the ACT building, the AIDS Walk and an ACT campaign poster
As Canada’s oldest AIDS organization closes its doors after more than four decades, Xtra dives deep into its community history and why it’s come to an end
Urania, a feminist journal from the 20th century that challenged the gender binary.
From 1916 to 1940, “Urania” imagined a world beyond gender—and documented feminist movements around the globe
The cover of Staying Power by Zena Sharman; Zena Sharman
In “Staying Power,” kink and community help Sharman navigate parenthood, divorce and the death of her mother 
Xtra Explains: Trans girls and sports
Debunking some of the biggest myths around trans girls and fairness in sports

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Kenya Pleaser with an up arrow behind her; Discord Addams with a down arrow behind her
No one goes home, but we have one queen to discuss who has previously escaped our notice
Kenya Pleaser
The eliminated queens’ parting gifts serve as the materials for this week’s design challenge
Michael B. Jordan in Sinners; Leonardo DiCaprio in One Battle After Another
“One Battle After Another” seemed locked in to win the film industry’s top prize. But a once-simple awards race has gone haywire
Illustration of a person holding a butterfly on their fingertip, turning toward a group of butterflies and away from silhouettes of people in their hair
As I prepare for bottom surgery, I’m returning to the people who have stood by me from the beginning—and myself
U.S. Supreme Court blocks California policy protecting students from forced outing
The ruling is the latest case to tackle parental rights and religion in public schools
Maia Kobabe to guest edit series of original comics about LGBTQ2S+ censorship
“This series seeks to counter suppression with a joyful, unruly, fierce collection of comics highlighting and celebrating the perseverance of storytelling under fire,” says Kobabe