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Canadian census asks about sexual orientation for first time
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A new ‘Assigned Media’ report found that the ‘New York Times’ rarely cited trans people in coverage about trans issues
Xtra nominated for National Media Awards and Canadian Association of Journalists Awards
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The ‘nationwide book ban bill’ follows a familiar playbook
The bill would restrict students from reading about queer and trans people
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The surprisingly long history of gender mapping
Visual tools to teach about gender, sex and sexuality have existed for over a hundred years, despite recent backlash
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 16 power ranking: Three of hearts
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