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Kim Petras and Sam Smith just made Grammy nominations history
Music

Kim Petras and Sam Smith just made Grammy nominations history

The 2023 Grammy nominations include Bad Bunny, “A Strange Loop,” Lady Gaga and more

By Mel Woods
Yukon government temporarily pauses funding for some gender-affirming care
Trans Health

Yukon government temporarily pauses funding for some gender-affirming care

The territory, heralded as a world leader in support for trans healthcare, suffers a painful setback

By Laurence Fox
A non-binary firefighter in Ottawa was the subject of a hate-motivated assault
Hate Watch

A non-binary firefighter in Ottawa was the subject of a hate-motivated assault

Local advocates say the incident signals deeper issues in the culture of the Ottawa Fire Services

By Maddy Mahoney
New Tennessee bill banning ‘male or female impersonators’ in public could criminalize drag performers and trans people
Politics

New Tennessee bill banning ‘male or female impersonators’ in public could criminalize drag performers and trans people

The pre-filed bill, which will be taken up next year, would make it a crime to do drag where it “could be viewed by a person who is not an adult”

By V.S. Wells
LGBTQ2S+ former students at evangelical college allege discrimination, homophobia and abuse
Education

LGBTQ2S+ former students at evangelical college allege discrimination, homophobia and abuse

Former students at Saskatchewan’s Briercrest College are speaking out because they are concerned for current students

By Diamond Yao
Recent studies in England, U.S. and Canada raise concerns regarding PrEP accessibility
Sexual Health

Recent studies in England, U.S. and Canada raise concerns regarding PrEP accessibility

Nearly 65 percent of people are unable to readily access PrEP in England, according to a report conducted by leading preventative HIV organizations

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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All the LGBTQ2S+ wins and losses from the 2022 midterm elections
Politics

All the LGBTQ2S+ wins and losses from the 2022 midterm elections

Here’s everything queer you need to know about election night 

By Oliver Haug
The U.S.’s largest survey of trans people is here—and looking for your responses
Identity

The U.S.’s largest survey of trans people is here—and looking for your responses

The survey’s first iteration, from 2015, continues to exert a major influence in policy and reporting on trans issues

By Jackie Richardson
Queer author Suzette Mayr wins the biggest literary prize in Canada 
Culture

Queer author Suzette Mayr wins the biggest literary prize in Canada 

The Calgary-based writer took home the $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel “The Sleeping Car Porter”

By Tara-Michelle Ziniuk
Same-sex couples have less stressful marriages, according to science
Relationships

Same-sex couples have less stressful marriages, according to science

A new study says collaborative stress-management skills are higher in same-sex couples than in different-sex couples

By Maddy Mahoney
StatsCan bullying figures ring true for those who work with LGBTQ2S+ youth
Mental Health

StatsCan bullying figures ring true for those who work with LGBTQ2S+ youth

A new report confirms there’s still a long way to go when it comes to ending bullying against queer and trans kids in Canada

By Dale Smith
Almost half of Japan’s LGBTQ+ teens have considered suicide, survey says
Mental Health

Almost half of Japan’s LGBTQ+ teens have considered suicide, survey says

Over 90 percent said they could not talk openly about their sexuality to their parents, and just over 93 percent of students said the same regarding their teachers

By Diamond Yao
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New ‘Degrassi’ reboot ditched, fans ‘inconsolable’
TV & Film

New ‘Degrassi’ reboot ditched, fans ‘inconsolable’

WarnerMedia won’t move ahead with plans for a 7th “Degrassi” series planned for HBO Max. The franchise, known for taking on queer and trans issues, was slated for 10 new episodes

By Xtra Staff
Conservatives are spending millions on anti-trans campaign ads in the U.S. midterms, says HRC report
Power

Conservatives are spending millions on anti-trans campaign ads in the U.S. midterms, says HRC report

25 states have seen anti-trans ads airing, hoping to stop Black and Spanish-speaking voters from voting

By V.S. Wells
Trans singer Jackie Shane spotlighted in latest Heritage Minute
History

Trans singer Jackie Shane spotlighted in latest Heritage Minute

The famous Historica Canada series features an icon in trans history

By Silas Le Blanc
First trans politician in Russia quits after push to expand ‘LGBT propaganda’ law 
Politics

First trans politician in Russia quits after push to expand ‘LGBT propaganda’ law 

“I guess I was a little ahead of my time,” said Yulia Alyoshina

By Jackie Richardson
Nova Scotia lesbian couple fight for the right for both to be registered as parents on child’s birth certificate
Identity

Nova Scotia lesbian couple fight for the right for both to be registered as parents on child’s birth certificate

A lesbian couple from Wolfville, Nova Scotia, is speaking out about being unable to register both their names to their daughter’s birth certificate

By Ursula Muñoz S.
A record number of LGBTQ2S+ candidates threw their names on U.S. ballots this year
Politics

A record number of LGBTQ2S+ candidates threw their names on U.S. ballots this year

Here’s why that matters and how it could impact the November election

By Diamond Yao
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