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

Politics

Poilievre and the Conservatives are going after DEI again

In a new petition, the party is calling for a return of “merit”

By Mel Woods

Proud Lives

Remembering Miss Major in her own words

The late Miss Major was a pivotal activist and organizer for trans liberation for decades

By Cody Corrall

Justice

Why the U.S. Supreme Court case on Colorado conversion therapy ban matters

How the U.S. Supreme Court rules on Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors will have massive implications for queer people in the U.S.

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Cruising

Advocates slam surge of arrests at known New York City gay cruising spot

Twenty people were reportedly arrested at a cruising hot spot in Penn Station in a single day—and others have reportedly been taken into ICE custody

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

TV & Film

Why is Elon Musk raging against a Netflix cartoon?

Elon Musk and Libs of TikTok are calling for a Netflix boycott because of a trans character in “Dead End: Paranormal Park”

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Politics

Canada warns travellers with ‘X’ gender markers about going to the U.S.

The updated advisory states that citizens with an “X” gender marker on their passport could face restrictions when entering the U.S.

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Censorship

Alberta professor put on leave amid harassment over Charlie Kirk posts

University of Alberta law professor Florence Ashley was temporarily put on non-disciplinary leave following social media posts they made about Charlie Kirk’s death

By Mel Woods

Climate

How fossil fuel billionaires are funding the anti-trans movement

A report from “HEATED” and Atmos found sizable donations from fossil fuel companies and billionaires to anti-trans organizations

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Politics

Quebec bans gender-neutral pronouns from official government communications

Minister of the French Language Jean-François Roberge says it’s about preserving the French language

By Mel Woods

Politics

At least 43 outlets shared anti-trans misinfo after Charlie Kirk shooting: TJA

A report from the Trans Journalists Association found that 43 outlets published misinformation about “transgender ideology” after Charlie Kirk’s killing

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Politics

Kamala Harris backtracks on trans rights in new memoir

In her forthcoming memoir, “107 Days,” Kamala Harris writes that she understands “concerns” parents have about trans athletes in girls’ sports

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Politics

Alberta to use Notwithstanding Clause on anti-trans laws: report

Danielle Smith’s office has reportedly instructed government officials to prepare for using the clause, according to leaked correspondence

By Mel Woods

Art & Photography

Why is there an AI-generated image in a queer photography exhibit?

The “Queer Lens” exhibition features “Christian en el ‘Amor de Calle,’” the Getty Museum’s first AI-generated image

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Politics

WeHo and Fire Island criticized for lowering Pride flags for Charlie Kirk

Following a directive from U.S. president Donald Trump, Pride flags were lowered in remembrance of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods