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Florida is now targeting teachers and trans students following passage of “Don’t Say Gay” law
Politics

Florida is now targeting teachers and trans students following passage of “Don’t Say Gay” law

New rules force school districts to notify parents if they allow trans kids to use gender-congruent bathrooms

By Oliver Haug
Ahead of the World Cup, Qatar is arresting and abusing LGBTQ+ people
Power

Ahead of the World Cup, Qatar is arresting and abusing LGBTQ+ people

“I still have nightmares to this day, and I’m terrified of being in public”

By Jackie Richardson
Leslie Jordan was the definition of a queer icon
TV & Film

Leslie Jordan was the definition of a queer icon

The beloved “Will & Grace” actor and comedian died Monday at age 67

By Mel Woods
‘Deeply concerned’: Anti-LGBTQ2S+ candidates are running for school boards across Ontario
Politics

‘Deeply concerned’: Anti-LGBTQ2S+ candidates are running for school boards across Ontario

More than 20 candidates across the province are recycling old dog whistles to attack trans rights

By V.S. Wells
A website was just forced to scrub a list of ‘anti-woke’ Canadian school board candidates
Politics

A website was just forced to scrub a list of ‘anti-woke’ Canadian school board candidates

Here’s what you need to know about its wretched anti-LGBTQ2S+ roots and how it could impact Ontario’s municipal election

By Xtra Staff
This could be America’s most ‘vicious’ anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation yet 
Politics

This could be America’s most ‘vicious’ anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation yet 

A federal “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” bill is on the table and advocates fear it’s a new blueprint for hate

By Dawn Ennis
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Trans Americans will now be allowed to self-identify their gender when applying for Social Security cards
Identity

Trans Americans will now be allowed to self-identify their gender when applying for Social Security cards

The Biden administration said it is working on updates that will recognize the identities of non-binary people in Social Security records

By Nico Lang
Toronto’s queer community denounces incoming police chief’s appointment, demands a public meeting
Activism

Toronto’s queer community denounces incoming police chief’s appointment, demands a public meeting

Myron Demkiw was involved in a raid of a queer women’s bathhouse event that a judge later found to be a violation of the attendees’ charter rights

By Diamond Yao
‘We are very happy’: Mexico just took a giant leap toward LGBTQ+ equality
Politics

‘We are very happy’: Mexico just took a giant leap toward LGBTQ+ equality

Mexico’s largest state legalized same-sex marriage last week and parliament took a historic vote to ban conversion therapy

By Diamond Yao
LGBTQ2S+ Ontarians face disproportionate barriers to buying and renting homes, new report says
Power

LGBTQ2S+ Ontarians face disproportionate barriers to buying and renting homes, new report says

Survey results show a need for significant public policy changes to ensure equitable access to housing

By Mzwandile Poncana
Facebook is making millions off Matt Walsh’s transphobic documentary
Power

Facebook is making millions off Matt Walsh’s transphobic documentary

New research shows that the platform’s parent company likely earned over $4 million in ad revenue from the film

By Oliver Haug
Meet the queer documentarian joining Elizabeth May on the Green Party leadership ballot
Politics

Meet the queer documentarian joining Elizabeth May on the Green Party leadership ballot

Jonathan Pedneault discusses his joint Green Party leadership bid 

By Dale Smith
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America’s worst anti-trans bill would imprison supportive parents of trans youth for life
Politics

America’s worst anti-trans bill would imprison supportive parents of trans youth for life

Conservative lawmakers are “trying to come between youth and the care that they need,” sources tell Xtra

By Ursula Muñoz S.
In a historic first, an out trans man was just elected to a school board in Canada
Politics

In a historic first, an out trans man was just elected to a school board in Canada

“I hear so loud and clear that people want to move forward,” Teri Westerby tells Xtra following his historic victory

By Jackie Richardson
‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs the World’: Meet the nine returning queens
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs the World’: Meet the nine returning queens

Rita Baga, Ra’Jah O’Hara, Victoria Scone and more are heading back to the workroom

By Mel Woods
Albertan activists on Premier Danielle Smith’s ‘horrendous’ record on LGBTQ2S+ issues
Politics

Albertan activists on Premier Danielle Smith’s ‘horrendous’ record on LGBTQ2S+ issues

Four LGBTQ2S+ activists in Alberta tell Xtra what the new premier may mean for their province and community

By V.S. Wells
The U.K.’s largest support organization for trans youth is under attack
Youth

The U.K.’s largest support organization for trans youth is under attack

Mermaids U.K. was forced to suspend helpline services twice in the past week as a result of harassment 

By Ursula Muñoz S.
LGBTQ+ Nigerians oppose a proposed bill on crossdressing, say the issue is being used as an election distraction 
Identity

LGBTQ+ Nigerians oppose a proposed bill on crossdressing, say the issue is being used as an election distraction 

Nigeria’s anti-gay laws continue to make the country unsafe for the LGBTQ+ community

By Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye
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