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Mel Woods

Senior editor Mel Woods is an English-speaking Vancouver-based writer, editor and audio producer and a former 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 and the Walrus.

Helen Mirren says tomatoes are ‘bisexual.’ It’s a bit more complicated
Science

Helen Mirren says tomatoes are ‘bisexual.’ It’s a bit more complicated

Dame Helen Mirren said she discovered that tomatoes are “bisexual.” While the fruit isn’t bi in terms of sexuality, there is something queer about it

August 14, 2025
Will the U.S. Supreme Court actually overturn Obergefell v. Hodges?
Marriage Equality

Will the U.S. Supreme Court actually overturn Obergefell v. Hodges?

The U.S. Supreme Court has been formally asked to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges. But that doesn’t mean the court will hear the case

August 13, 2025
UK-based Polari Prize called out for honouring self-described ‘TERF’
Books

UK-based Polari Prize called out for honouring self-described ‘TERF’

At least 11 authors withdrew their books from consideration for the U.K. LGBTQ+ literary award because of John Boyne’s history of anti-trans statements

August 11, 2025
American delegates are bringing anti-trans rhetoric to the United Nations
Politics

American delegates are bringing anti-trans rhetoric to the United Nations

A new ProPublica report found an effort by U.S. delegates to delete the word “gender” from internal resolutions and documents at the United Nations

August 7, 2025
Canadian Nexus cards eliminate X gender marker in wake of Trump executive order
Politics

Canadian Nexus cards eliminate X gender marker in wake of Trump executive order

Nexus cards issued to Canadians will now only feature M and F gender markers in the wake of the Trump administration’s crackdown on trans people, despite previously offering an X option

August 6, 2025
Pete Buttigieg latest Democrat to oppose trans women in women’s sports
Politics

Pete Buttigieg latest Democrat to oppose trans women in women’s sports

The openly gay presidential hopeful joined Gavin Newsom and Rahm Emanuel as high-profile Democrats turning against trans issues

July 30, 2025
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These trans athletes just made ‘American Ninja Warrior’ history
Sports

These trans athletes just made ‘American Ninja Warrior’ history

Jenson Little and Clayton Reeves became the first out trans men to compete on the popular athletic competition show

July 29, 2025
What the heck is Saskatchewan? A guide for Chappell Roan fans
Music

What the heck is Saskatchewan? A guide for Chappell Roan fans

Chappell Roan’s teaser for “The Subway” has made Saskatchewan the belle of the ball. But what’s the deal with Canada’s most rectangular province?

July 28, 2025
The lesser-known gay history of high-fives
Sports

The lesser-known gay history of high-fives

Glenn Burke made history as the first Major League Baseball player to publicly come out as gay. He’s also credited with inventing the high-five

July 21, 2025
Canadian judge halts deportation of non-binary American
Immigration & Refugees

Canadian judge halts deportation of non-binary American

The ruling could set a massive precedent for trans and non-binary Americans seeking refuge in Canada amidst Trump’s wave of anti-trans attacks

July 16, 2025
Canada reportedly considered advisory for trans travellers to the U.S.
Politics

Canada reportedly considered advisory for trans travellers to the U.S.

A new report from Reuters shows that Canadian officials struggled to advise travellers on Trump’s trans policies following his January executive order

July 15, 2025
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission takes aim at gender-affirming care
Politics

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission takes aim at gender-affirming care

ANALYSIS: The U.S. government agency hosted an event about the “dangers” of gender-affirming care for minors. But that’s not what the FTC does at all.

July 15, 2025
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This controversial advocacy group has a connection to Alberta’s new school library standards
Censorship

This controversial advocacy group has a connection to Alberta’s new school library standards

ANALYSIS: Alberta referenced a book rating website with ties to Moms For Liberty, report says

July 14, 2025
New Alberta school library standards ban ‘sexually explicit’ books
Censorship

New Alberta school library standards ban ‘sexually explicit’ books

After previously flagging several LGBTQ2S+ titles as “inappropriate,” the province says schools must remove “sexually explicit” books by Oct. 1

July 10, 2025
Summer 2025 is all about the moustache
Fashion

Summer 2025 is all about the moustache

OPINION: But never forget that a silly little moustache will always be a little bit gay

July 9, 2025
Trump’s ban on passport gender marker changes is on hold—for now
Politics

Trump’s ban on passport gender marker changes is on hold—for now

ANALYSIS: A temporary window has opened for trans Americans to get documents that accurately match their gender identity.

July 8, 2025
Introducing Xtra Special—the best of Xtra, straight to your inbox
Inside Xtra

Introducing Xtra Special—the best of Xtra, straight to your inbox

Our new email newsletter will bring you one great story every week

July 8, 2025
China is cracking down on gay fiction and erotica writers
Censorship

China is cracking down on gay fiction and erotica writers

ANALYSIS: Danmei authors say they have been increasingly targeted with arrests and censorship

July 3, 2025
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