“Comics Against Censorship” brings original visual takes on experiences of censorship of LGBTQ2S+ lives and stories
Mel Woods
Mel Woods is an English-speaking Vancouver-based writer and editor, and a former senior editor for Xtra Magazine. Prior to joining Xtra, they were an associate editor with HuffPost Canada. A proud prairie queer and ranch dressing expert, their work has also appeared in Vice, Slate, The Tyee, the CBC, The Globe and Mail, Canadian Geographic, The Narwhal and The Walrus.
The Democrat turn on trans rights should be a warning to Canadian progressives
In elections across Canada, centre and left-wing politicians can’t let anti-trans arguments set the terms of the conversation
Macklemore’s “Same Love” was good, actually
After being dropped by Ed Sheeran’s tour for pro-Palestine comments, the public is waking up to how legit Macklemore actually is
Charlie Kirk died a year ago. Trans people are still paying the price
We are still feeling the impact of the media’s failing of trans people in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death
Remembering barbara findlay
The trailblazing lawyer and activist died on Aug. 22. Her connection to Xtra runs deep
Dolly Parton was all of our chosen family
The superstar, who passed away at age 80, was always there for her queer fans. We collectively mourn her loss
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