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How the trans rights struggle affects everyone
Dangerous Space

How the trans rights struggle affects everyone

OPINION: Precedents set by anti-trans movements are driven by the idea that the government and private institutions should have the power to police us all

By Kai Cheng Thom
‘Parade’ invites us to embrace queer history to tackle the present
TV & Film

‘Parade’ invites us to embrace queer history to tackle the present

Noam Gonick’s new documentary turns the spotlight on Canada’s long-overlooked LGBTQ2S+ activists to tell their stories

By Tobin Ng
Ahead of the election, LGBTQ2S+ organizations are underfunded and under attack
Rainbow Votes 2025

Ahead of the election, LGBTQ2S+ organizations are underfunded and under attack

Queer and trans organizations are calling on federal candidates to prioritize stable funding and to protect their communities

By Emma Bainbridge
In midst of federal election, young voters are ‘really scared’ for future
Rainbow Votes 2025

In midst of federal election, young voters are ‘really scared’ for future

This election is crucial for LGBTQ2S+ rights. Queer youth are more worried than ever

By Alice Boyle
Drag artists take a stand against Canada’s growing right wing
Activism

Drag artists take a stand against Canada’s growing right wing

Queer and trans performers encourage their supporters to vote wisely in upcoming elections

By Kevin Hurren
Anti-trans bathroom bills are back—and more extreme
Politics

Anti-trans bathroom bills are back—and more extreme

More anti-trans bathroom bills have been introduced in the U.S. in 2025 than any year in history

By Nico Lang
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We must live for one another
Dangerous Space

We must live for one another

ANALYSIS: Community-based suicide intervention is about creating a web of life between our bodies where we can take turns resting and being held when we are overwhelmed

By Kai Cheng Thom
Scaling walls and dropping crickets: how a group of U.K. trans kids is fighting back
Activism

Scaling walls and dropping crickets: how a group of U.K. trans kids is fighting back

The voices of young trans people have long been absent in policy-making decisions. Trans Kids Deserve Better wants to change that—whether the adults like it or not.

By Jake Hall
This New York project offers a blueprint for fighting housing insecurity
Housing

This New York project offers a blueprint for fighting housing insecurity

Trans activist Ceyenne Doroshow created a queer-friendly housing project with a focus on Black trans women and sex workers

By Simon Feisthauer Fournet
In the U.S., advocates are preparing for Trump administration’s policy onslaught
Activism

In the U.S., advocates are preparing for Trump administration’s policy onslaught

LGBTQ2S+ people are anticipating an increase in policies that could threaten trans rights and impact vulnerable community members

By Simon Feisthauer Fournet
10 community leaders on the threat of a Conservative government
Politics

10 community leaders on the threat of a Conservative government

Anti-trans legislation, rising hate crimes and hateful political rhetoric are some of the most pressing issues impacting queer and trans Canadians

By Denio Lourenco
Dean Spade offers practical tools for lovers and fighters 
Books

Dean Spade offers practical tools for lovers and fighters 

The author of “Love in a F*cked-Up World” on overcoming the romance myth, recognizing our patterns of conflict and the importance of love in activism

By Misha Pensato
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Trans representation isn’t trans liberation
Dangerous Space

Trans representation isn’t trans liberation

OPINION: Even at its zenith, the trendiness of “diversity” appears to have done little to improve the day-to-day lives of trans people as a vulnerable and exploited class

By Kai Cheng Thom
Black queer artists share how they’re ‘holding on to joy’ in 2025
Mental Health

Black queer artists share how they’re ‘holding on to joy’ in 2025

“Joy is in a life lived while you’re alive,” says dancer and choreographer Ravyn Wngz

By Syrus Marcus Ware
Exploring digital platforms that empower 2SLGBTQIA+ voices to confront hate and racism

Exploring digital platforms that empower 2SLGBTQIA+ voices to confront hate and racism

Examining challenges and obstacles in creating a digital tool that would help increase reporting of 2SLBTQIA+ hate and racism online

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Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024
Rainbow Rewind 2024

Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024

Xtra’s annual roundup of the most awe-inspiring and most awful players of the year 

By Xtra Staff
Ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ voices can be heard and empowered in a digital world

Ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ voices can be heard and empowered in a digital world

The Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network’s tech subsidy helps volunteers and advisors to participate fully in the work it is doing.

Created for ODLAN
Civil suits and better numbers: fighting hate crimes outside of criminal law
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Civil suits and better numbers: fighting hate crimes outside of criminal law

Anti-LGBTQ2S+ violence is on the rise, but critics say hate crime laws do little to prevent crime and only weaponize an already flawed system 

By Adam Rhodes
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