Justice

Trans girls banned from U.K. Girl Guides following Supreme Court ruling

The U.K. Women’s Institute also announced it will ban trans women from membership

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

TV & Film

Why is everyone obsessed with this gay Canadian hockey TV show?

“Heated Rivalry” has been a breakout hit. What’s the special sauce that’s making everyone so excited?

By Mel Woods

TV & Film

Nearly half of all queer characters on TV will disappear next year

An uptick in series endings and cancellations is bad news for queer and trans representation

By Cody Corrall

Censorship

‘Flaming Creatures’ and the censorship of queer art

Jack Smith’s 1963 film “Flaming Creatures” was deemed legally obscene by the U.S. Supreme Court

By Cody Corrall

History

What is Trans Day of Remembrance?

Trans Day of Remembrance is a time to honour lost lives—and a stark reminder of how much work there is to be done

By Cody Corrall

Activism

Human Rights Campaign drops weapons manufacturers as corporate sponsors

HRC’s divestment was a result of “unrelenting organizing happening within LGBT2SQ+ communities”

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Politics

Alberta UCP to consider policy proposal banning Pride flags on public property

Danielle Smith’s party will also consider changes to DEI in schools and the disclosure of students’ participation in gay-straight alliances at their annual convention

By Mel Woods

Justice

DULF was found guilty of trafficking charges. The legal battle isn’t over

Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum have mounted a constitutional challenge that could alter Canada’s drug policy

By Cody Corrall, Ziya Jones

Sports

Will the IOC ban trans women from the Olympics?

While reports claim a ban on trans women athletes could take shape before the Winter Games in Milan, the decision likely won’t be made until next summer

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Culture

Join us live from the Pink Carpet

LGBTQ2S+ changemakers and their champions to be honoured at Pink Triangle Press event

By Xtra Staff

History

The history of queer kiss-in protests

Kiss-ins have been used as a nonviolent form of activism since the 1970s

By Cody Corrall

Celebrity

Jonathan Bailey is the first openly gay ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

The tight pants wearing “Wicked” star earned the honour this year. But what other sexy queers should get the nod one day?

By Mel Woods

Love & Sex

Why are cis women suddenly into taking testosterone?

An emerging trend in wellness has women seeking out T to improve their sex lives or energy levels

By Mel Woods

History

Casa Susanna was a trans safe haven in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Its legacy lives on

In the mid-20th century, Casa Susanna was a refuge for trans women and crossdressers

By Cody Corrall

Politics

Calgary elects first openly queer mayor

Jeromy Farkas, who is bisexual, came up politically in the same Wildrose Party that birthed Danielle Smith

By Mel Woods

TV & Film

5 queer horror films to watch this Halloween

Xtra staff members recommend their favourite queer horror films that deliver plenty of scares

By Xtra Staff

Censorship

Alabama looks to ban library books that ‘positively’ depict trans people

A new rule would see any books positively depicting trans people banned from children’s sections at public libraries in the state

By Mel Woods

Politics

U.S. airlines told to ignore ‘X’ gender markers

Travellers will have to be listed under “M” or “F” under a new rule stemming from Trump’s executive order on gender

By Mel Woods