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Mainstream media paved the way for Trump’s anti-trans policies
Trans Health

Mainstream media paved the way for Trump’s anti-trans policies

OPINION: Years of questionable coverage manufactured consent for Trump’s executive order targeting gender-affirming care

By Ziya Jones
Social media platforms are crumbling—and that hurts trans people
Social Media

Social media platforms are crumbling—and that hurts trans people

OPINION: We have long connected with one another, shared resources and advice on navigating the medical system and organized politically online

By Katelyn Burns
Liberal leadership race is an opportunity to put queer issues on the table 
Politics

Liberal leadership race is an opportunity to put queer issues on the table 

Queer and trans voices must be heard during the leadership process in order to keep our values a priority 

By Dale Smith
Trans representation isn’t trans liberation
Dangerous Space

Trans representation isn’t trans liberation

OPINION: Even at its zenith, the trendiness of “diversity” appears to have done little to improve the day-to-day lives of trans people as a vulnerable and exploited class

By Kai Cheng Thom
Trudeau’s resignation changes the election-year calculations
Politics

Trudeau’s resignation changes the election-year calculations

OPINION: The Liberal Party leadership race will present its own opportunities for change and shifting timelines

By Dale Smith
Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024
Rainbow Rewind 2024

Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024

Xtra’s annual roundup of the most awe-inspiring and most awful players of the year 

By Xtra Staff
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12 queer and trans books we missed this year
Rainbow Rewind 2024

12 queer and trans books we missed this year

From tales of dramatic family secrets to sweet graphic novels, these titles are worth curling up with

By Xtra Staff
2024 was the year of creeping authoritarianism
Rainbow Rewind 2024

2024 was the year of creeping authoritarianism

OPINION: Canadians must stay vigilant as we head into an election year 

By Dale Smith
Why is the anti-trans movement so obsessed with trans women?
Dangerous Space

Why is the anti-trans movement so obsessed with trans women?

Our bodies are constantly the subject of what would be called sexual harassment if it were done to anyone else

By Kai Cheng Thom
The case for calling your reps
Politics

The case for calling your reps

OPINION: The time to demand legislators stand up for trans rights is now

By Katelyn Burns
Why the adaptation ‘Anne with an E’ speaks to queers and misfits of all kinds
Queer View Mirror

Why the adaptation ‘Anne with an E’ speaks to queers and misfits of all kinds

The modern interpretation of Anne of Green Gables reflected queer and gender-diverse people’s lives back at them 

By Andi Schwartz
From Higgs to Trump, what did this fall’s elections teach Canadians? 
Politics

From Higgs to Trump, what did this fall’s elections teach Canadians? 

OPINION: Ahead of a likely federal election next year, what can Canadians take away from the U.S., New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and B.C.? 

By Dale Smith
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Trans issues didn’t doom the Democrats
Politics

Trans issues didn’t doom the Democrats

OPINION: The Republicans won ending on a giant anti-trans note, but Democrats ultimately failed to communicate on class

By Katelyn Burns
How to survive the apocalypse (again)
Dangerous Space

How to survive the apocalypse (again)

Wherever there is a history of homophobia and transphobia, we also find a history of our people celebrating community, mutual care and joy

By Kai Cheng Thom
With introduction of anti-trans policies, Danielle Smith rewrites the rules
Politics

With introduction of anti-trans policies, Danielle Smith rewrites the rules

OPINION: The Alberta premier is aiming to frame the passionate defence of trans youth as the unhinged stance

By Dale Smith
Canada’s queer community needs your help
Youth

Canada’s queer community needs your help

OPINION: The bankruptcy of a long-standing queer organization combined with escalating threats against queer and trans people must be a call to action

By Omid Razavi
In defence of simply being ‘gay famous’
Music

In defence of simply being ‘gay famous’

OPINION: Chappell Roan’s mainstream success is overwhelming. But what if she’d just stayed famous with the gays?

By Mel Woods
To combat transphobia, we need to engage with the people who spread it
Dangerous Space

To combat transphobia, we need to engage with the people who spread it

OPINION: opening up a dialogue with those we disagree with is key if we want to achieve widespread social change

By Kai Cheng Thom
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