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Arvin Joaquin

Arvin Joaquin is a journalist and editor. He was previously an associate editor at Xtra.

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Amid hateful backlash, ‘Drag Kids’ celebrates families and loving oneself
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Amid hateful backlash, ‘Drag Kids’ celebrates families and loving oneself

A new documentary showcases the talented generation of sashay-shantay

July 25, 2019
The LGBTQ2-friendly companies who bankroll homophobic and transphobic politicians
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The LGBTQ2-friendly companies who bankroll homophobic and transphobic politicians

The Zero for Zeros campaign has the receipts

July 24, 2019
What you need to know about new medical guidelines for treating trans patients
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What you need to know about new medical guidelines for treating trans patients

It’s not political — it’s a standard of care

July 22, 2019
718 victims of Canada’s gay purge have applied to be compensated in a settlement
Xtra Weekly

718 victims of Canada’s gay purge have applied to be compensated in a settlement

Here’s your Xtra Weekly, July 19

July 19, 2019
Scarlett Johansson wants to be cast in trans roles
Salty Queers

Scarlett Johansson wants to be cast in trans roles

“As an actor, I should be allowed to play any person, or any tree, or any animal”

July 15, 2019
The Canadian government considers reforming the Criminal Code to ban conversion therapy
Xtra Weekly

The Canadian government considers reforming the Criminal Code to ban conversion therapy

Here’s your Xtra Weekly, July 12

July 12, 2019
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11 Black trans women have been killed in the US this year
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11 Black trans women have been killed in the US this year

Here’s your Xtra Weekly, July 5

July 5, 2019
Nivea says ‘we don’t do gay.’ We say we don’t do Nivea
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Nivea says ‘we don’t do gay.’ We say we don’t do Nivea

The company nixed an ad with two men touching hands, because no homo

July 2, 2019
Two-Spirit couple will compete on Amazing Race Canada
Culture

Two-Spirit couple will compete on Amazing Race Canada

Hand us the pompoms, because we’re here to stan

June 28, 2019
All the ways Canada is still screwing over LGBTQ2S+ people
Canada

All the ways Canada is still screwing over LGBTQ2S+ people

Just a tiny reminder this Canada Day 2019 that we are still fighting for our rights

June 28, 2019
A roundup on rainbow washing this Pride month
Xtra Weekly

A roundup on rainbow washing this Pride month

Here’s your Xtra Weekly, June 28

June 28, 2019
Kristen Stewart is queer AF in the new Charlie’s Angels trailer, Twitter reacts
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Kristen Stewart is queer AF in the new Charlie’s Angels trailer, Twitter reacts

‘Didn’t think Kristen Stewart as a racing jockey would make me that gay but here we are’

June 27, 2019
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People talk about why they’re celebrating Pride this year
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People talk about why they’re celebrating Pride this year

We spoke to people at Pride Toronto 2019

June 23, 2019
New report recommends limiting the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure
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New report recommends limiting the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure

LGBTQ2 veterans, adorable kids and Taylor Swift. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, June 21

June 21, 2019
7 corporations that need to calm down with their Pride ads
Salty Queers

7 corporations that need to calm down with their Pride ads

Because queer and trans consumers don’t appreciate being told to wash their junk

June 20, 2019
Cara Delevingne confirmed her relationship with Ashley Benson, because Stonewall
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Cara Delevingne confirmed her relationship with Ashley Benson, because Stonewall

A historical moment in time, marked by lesbianism

June 18, 2019
Taylor Swift heard about homophobia and now she’s woke
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Taylor Swift heard about homophobia and now she’s woke

Queers react to the pop star’s new, GLAAD-boosting single, ‘You Need to Calm Down’

June 14, 2019
The Catholic Church rejects the idea that gender is fluid
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The Catholic Church rejects the idea that gender is fluid

Botswana, confused Americans and Mayor Pete. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, June 14

June 14, 2019
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