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Brianna Ghey’s legacy must be liberation—not further harm
Politics

Brianna Ghey’s legacy must be liberation—not further harm

ANALYSIS: Why restricting social media would be dangerous for kids

By Eli Cugini, Ilya Maude
Where does ‘Be Gay, Do Crime’ even come from?
History

Where does ‘Be Gay, Do Crime’ even come from?

From graffiti to protests to band T-shirts, the phrase has become a vital part of queer culture 

By Kevin Maimann
How Jamison Green’s visibility paved the way for a generation of trans men 
History

How Jamison Green’s visibility paved the way for a generation of trans men 

The author, activist and public figure has fought back against trans men’s erasure for decades

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Anti-trans bathroom bills keep piling up in the U.S. Where’s the outrage?
Politics

Anti-trans bathroom bills keep piling up in the U.S. Where’s the outrage?

In 2016, North Carolina’s HB2 prompted businesses, musicians and even the NBA to boycott the state. Today, at least 12 states have similar laws on the books. What changed?

By Catherine Caruso
Ohio’s trans healthcare ban sets dangerous precedent ahead of 2024 election
Politics

Ohio’s trans healthcare ban sets dangerous precedent ahead of 2024 election

ANALYSIS: Ohio has set a new precedent for using gubernatorial powers to indirectly outlaw transition—other states may follow

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
The free speech ‘debate’ is an impossible dumpster fire—and it’s getting worse
Dangerous Space

The free speech ‘debate’ is an impossible dumpster fire—and it’s getting worse

OPINION: So long as LGBTQ2S+ people keep undermining freedom of speech among ourselves, we will never be able to defend ourselves from homophobic and transphobic censorship

By Kai Cheng Thom
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‘Your faith is yours.’ Community leaders discuss being queer and Muslim
Identity

‘Your faith is yours.’ Community leaders discuss being queer and Muslim

Canada’s queer Muslim community embraces multiple identities while confronting prejudice from many sides

By Larayb Abrar
Looking for progress on LGBTQ+ rights in 2024? Keep an eye on these countries
Human Rights

Looking for progress on LGBTQ+ rights in 2024? Keep an eye on these countries

From Thailand and Namibia to Poland and the U.K., good news is on the horizon for queer and trans folk

By Rob Salerno
Court rules that ‘groomer’ is a slur, not protected speech
Justice

Court rules that ‘groomer’ is a slur, not protected speech

Experts say the precedent means that the queer community will be able to protect themselves from defamation and hateful speech

By Dale Smith
Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches 2023
Rainbow Rewind 2023

Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches 2023

An annual tradition returns: the highs and the lows of the past year, personified

By Xtra Staff
Xtra’s top LGBTQ2S+ stories of the year
Rainbow Rewind 2023

Xtra’s top LGBTQ2S+ stories of the year

The best and brightest—even most bewildering—stories from a back catalogue brimming with insight

By Xtra Staff
Holidays got you blue? Here’s some joy and fight and warm hugs
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Holidays got you blue? Here’s some joy and fight and warm hugs

Our culture maven S. Bear Bergman has some terrific suggestions on navigating family drama and crafting your own traditions

By S. Bear Bergman
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Roz Kaveney on a lifetime of fighting for trans rights
Activism

Roz Kaveney on a lifetime of fighting for trans rights

The writer, poet and anti-TERF activist reflects on half a century of fighting for trans rights

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
As the homelessness crisis worsens, Gay Villages are caught at a crossroads of identity 
Homelessness

As the homelessness crisis worsens, Gay Villages are caught at a crossroads of identity 

ANALYSIS: Unhoused people are a part of our communities, so what can we do?

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul
Activists are teaming up to spotlight trans issues ahead of U.S. election 
Activism

Activists are teaming up to spotlight trans issues ahead of U.S. election 

As anti-LGBTQ2S+ discrimination shakes the U.S. South, a non-profit and team of activists join together to bring visibility to trans lives in South Carolina

By Alina Kim
Yes, Palestinian solidarity is a queer issue
Activism

Yes, Palestinian solidarity is a queer issue

At protests across the country, queer and trans people are insisting that LGBTQ2S+ liberation and Palestinian liberation are intertwined

By Ziya Jones
Queers tell us why they’re marching for Palestine
Video

Queers tell us why they’re marching for Palestine

LGBTQ2S+ people at protests in Montreal and Toronto explain why there are so many queer contingents calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

By Lito Howse, Ziya Jones
How activists in California are pushing back against anti-LGBTQ2S+ school policies
Activism

How activists in California are pushing back against anti-LGBTQ2S+ school policies

California is often viewed as an overwhelmingly progressive state—but the reality is much more complicated

By Catherine Caruso
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