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Why this couple is fighting HIV discrimination in Mexico
Activism

Why this couple is fighting HIV discrimination in Mexico

On their wedding day, Alejandro Romero Cigarroa and Emmanuel Romero Cázares discovered that they were barred from marrying because they are HIV-positive

By Rob Salerno
The dire situation for queer and trans Ukrainians, and how Canada can help
Politics

The dire situation for queer and trans Ukrainians, and how Canada can help

Transgender Europe’s executive director Lenny Emson provides insight into LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine 

By Dale Smith
If you want to help trans youth in the U.K., here are the groups to support
Activism

If you want to help trans youth in the U.K., here are the groups to support

Despite an increasingly hostile political climate, vital organizations are carving out space for trans joy

By Jake Hall
How to prepare for the next environmental disaster
Environment

How to prepare for the next environmental disaster

LGBTQ2S+ people are among the communities facing higher risks in disasters. But we also have crucial skills to help each other through

By Zena Sharman
Brooklyn’s queer nightlife community rallies together after the killing of O’Shae Sibley
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Brooklyn’s queer nightlife community rallies together after the killing of O’Shae Sibley

Sibley was killed while voguing to Beyoncé with friends in a gas station parking lot last month

By Jill Webb
The fight to get Fox News taken off of Canadian cable explained
Media

The fight to get Fox News taken off of Canadian cable explained

Egale Canada calls for “a serious Canadian conversation about the broadcasting of Fox News in Canada”

By Emma Arkell
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North Bay Pride takes a stand by cancelling its Pride parade in favour of a protest march
Pride

North Bay Pride takes a stand by cancelling its Pride parade in favour of a protest march

The decision is a response to a “rise in hate”

By Claire Forth
Red Cross rolls out new blood donation policy, judge dismisses ‘transgender-free bathrooms’ suit, and more
Xtra News Flash

Red Cross rolls out new blood donation policy, judge dismisses ‘transgender-free bathrooms’ suit, and more

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: August 9

By Jackie Richardson
This U.S.-based ‘hate group’ is using a shadowy network of lawyers and doctors to infiltrate Canada
Hate Watch

This U.S.-based ‘hate group’ is using a shadowy network of lawyers and doctors to infiltrate Canada

The Alliance Defending Freedom has deep and surprising connections in Ottawa

By Kevin Maimann
‘Our lives are in danger here’: LGBTQ+ activists flee Turkey after Erdoğan’s re-election
Activism

‘Our lives are in danger here’: LGBTQ+ activists flee Turkey after Erdoğan’s re-election

Islamic conservatives have ramped up their attacks on LGBTQ+ people since Erdoğan’s re-election

By Thibault Spirlet
Here are the big LGBTQ2S+ rights cases that could be coming to the U.S. Supreme Court next
Human Rights

Here are the big LGBTQ2S+ rights cases that could be coming to the U.S. Supreme Court next

ANALYSIS: From religious-based discrimination to protecting yet more bigoted bakers, we run down the legal causes and cases to keep an eye on

By Nico Lang
Queer libraries are on the front lines of the fight against book bans 
Activism

Queer libraries are on the front lines of the fight against book bans 

Queer and trans librarians, activists and everyday people are keeping access to LGBTQ2S+ literature alive

By Adam Rhodes
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Canadians win against anti-LGBTQ+ Italian party, Women’s World Cup players show Pride despite ban and more
Xtra News Flash

Canadians win against anti-LGBTQ+ Italian party, Women’s World Cup players show Pride despite ban and more

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 31

By Eve Cable
Michigan outlaws conversion therapy, Canadian labour unions fight anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate, Adore Delano comes out as trans and more
Xtra News Flash

Michigan outlaws conversion therapy, Canadian labour unions fight anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate, Adore Delano comes out as trans and more

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 28

By Maddy Mahoney
Celebrities call out comedian’s transphobic rant, trans men protest Miss Italy’s ban on trans women and more
Xtra News Flash

Celebrities call out comedian’s transphobic rant, trans men protest Miss Italy’s ban on trans women and more

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 26

By Jackie Richardson
Grindr employees join hot union summer, first out gay coach in major men’s U.S. sports and more
Xtra News Flash

Grindr employees join hot union summer, first out gay coach in major men’s U.S. sports and more

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 21

By Maddy Mahoney
Meet the queer youth organizers taking on the U.S. Supreme Court 
Activism

Meet the queer youth organizers taking on the U.S. Supreme Court 

Queer Youth Assemble is leading protests across the country after a trio of rulings that endanger queer and racialized people

By Alina Kim
Florida students, teachers fear  ‘abuse’ over expanded ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Education

Florida students, teachers fear  ‘abuse’ over expanded ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

ANALYSIS: Vague law gives homophobic agendas a chance to flourish and be directed at queer students

By Catherine Caruso
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