Dr. Alan Hart’s groundbreaking use of X-ray in the 1920s helped save the lives of patients with Tuberculosis, a reminder of the LGBTQ2 doctors at the frontlines of public health crises
What exactly divestment means and how it would work in Canada and the U.S.
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 26
Black and brown voices rarely get the recognition they deserve. These queer and trans educators, writers, activists and journalists share their role models
As Pride is marked around the globe, we take a look at the places where rights are under attack and one nation that has seen recent victories
His message? Homeless queer and trans youth of colour are still here
Feel the rush of pop with a message
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 19
Laurell Pallot and Lily Overacker organized a Pride prom to celebrate graduates over Zoom—from runway shows and prom court to reading circles
In the midst of a deadly pandemic, the Trump administration eliminated trans-specific discrimination protections in health care, leaving millions vulnerable
The queens split up into girl groups, but only one can hit the top of the charts
They’ve withstood the e-commerce boom and hookup apps, recession and gentrification. Can they survive this pandemic?
The street awoke with the clang of our resilience ricocheting off the blank stares and raised eyebrows: They stared, we marched, they stared, we marched
Companies claim to be making more gender-neutral undergarments for trans and non-binary folks. But not everyone has access to underwear that makes them feel affirmed
But with COVID-19, widespread anti-Black violence and mass protests against police brutality, this isn’t the time for a glittering Pride. We stand with LGBTQ2 folk as they, once more, aim to rise to the moment
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 29
Listening to audio porn, breathwork, edging—these are just some ways you can step up your masturbation game ASAP
