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Power

Remembering barbara findlay
Proud Lives

Remembering barbara findlay

The trailblazing lawyer and activist died on Aug. 22. Her connection to Xtra runs deep

By Mel Woods
Anti-trans hate came to the WNBA. Fans are fighting back
Sports

Anti-trans hate came to the WNBA. Fans are fighting back

From organizing a “Trans Joy Rally” to handing out supportive signs at games, fans aren’t letting anti-trans discourse define the league

By Frankie de la Cretaz
More people in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before
Identity

More people in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before

But the Trump administration’s attack on data collection puts demographic information like this at risk in the years to come

By Mel Woods
What you need to know about Canada’s new LGBTQ2S+ national monument
History

What you need to know about Canada’s new LGBTQ2S+ national monument

Called “Thunderhead,” the monument in Ottawa is funded by the LGBT Purge class-action lawsuit

By Mel Woods
Mark Carney is set to fold on trade. What’s next?
Politics

Mark Carney is set to fold on trade. What’s next?

If the prime minister is willing to cave on this issue, it seems reasonable to expect there will be others down the line

By Dale Smith
‘Unsafe’ challenges us to handle anti-trans backlash differently
Books

‘Unsafe’ challenges us to handle anti-trans backlash differently

S. Lamble’s debut argues that punishment makes anti-trans activists double down on their hate

By Eli Erlick
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Transphobia is rotting women’s sports media
Media

Transphobia is rotting women’s sports media

Sports media is perpetuating a problem that doesn’t actually exist

By Mel Woods
Canadian senator debuts largest queer picture-book collection in the world
Activism

Canadian senator debuts largest queer picture-book collection in the world

Alberta senator Kristopher Wells partnered with IBBY Canada to launch a publicly available collection of more than 300 LGBTQ2S+ picture books 

By Jeffrey Canton
The WNBA should have never let it come to this
Sports

The WNBA should have never let it come to this

After Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham came out against trans women playing women’s sports, the league has allowed things to snowball

By Katelyn Burns
Remembering the life and activism of Michael Hendricks
Proud Lives

Remembering the life and activism of Michael Hendricks

Hendricks, who died this month at 84, left an indelible mark on Canadian queer history

By Matthew Hays
Tim Hortons and the no good very bad ‘Harry Potter’ collaboration
Business

Tim Hortons and the no good very bad ‘Harry Potter’ collaboration

Tim Hortons licensing “Harry Potter” in 2026 essentially means directly funding J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans crusade

By Mel Woods
Pride organizers to ‘strengthen’ security following attack in Berlin
Pride

Pride organizers to ‘strengthen’ security following attack in Berlin

Pride organizations in Vancouver, Montreal and Ottawa are assuring patrons they will be able to celebrate safely at upcoming Pride events

By Mel Woods
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Where does U.K. prime minister Andy Burnham stand on trans rights?
Politics

Where does U.K. prime minister Andy Burnham stand on trans rights?

The new Labour leader has long been a vocal ally. But he inherits a government that has introduced a slew of anti-trans policies in recent years

By Mel Woods
Pete Hegseth announces gender-affirming care for low-T soldiers
Politics

Pete Hegseth announces gender-affirming care for low-T soldiers

Military men over 30 will be screened annually for testosterone levels and can access testosterone replacement therapy to access “maximum psychological and mental readiness”

By Mel Woods
What will Hanlan’s Point look like if Billy Bishop Airport expands?
Activism

What will Hanlan’s Point look like if Billy Bishop Airport expands?

The Toronto beach is Canada’s oldest surviving LGBTQ2S+ space, but a plan to build up a nearby airport has advocates on edge

By Denio Lourenco
Jamil Jivani’s comments about Pride show how he wants you to hate him
Politics

Jamil Jivani’s comments about Pride show how he wants you to hate him

The Conservative MP’s culture war posts about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s attendance at Toronto Pride are bait for persecution points

By Dale Smith
New report details online anti-trans hate following Tumbler Ridge shooting
Social Media

New report details online anti-trans hate following Tumbler Ridge shooting

The Canadian Anti-Hate Network analyzed the wave of anti-LGBTQ2S+ social media posts following the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge

By Mel Woods
The Supreme Court’s ruling on trans athletes opens the door to all kinds of horrors
Justice

The Supreme Court’s ruling on trans athletes opens the door to all kinds of horrors

In the face of a government that wants to legislate us out of everyday life, we must continue to show up for one another—and commit to outliving the bastards

By Katelyn Burns
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