We've Been Here

Parties and protests: The photographs of Phyllis Christopher

The iconic photographer captured textured, erotic and political images of San Francisco lesbians as they were

By Cody Corrall

Education

‘Like a dystopian novel:’ U.S. universities are slashing gender studies programs

A Texas university system is getting rid of programs they deem to be centred on sexual orientation and gender identity

By Jill Webb

Business

LGBTQ2S+ customers buy less from brands that roll back inclusion: Report

New research from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that LGBTQ2S+ consumers represent more than US $3.9 trillion globally in purchasing power

By Mel Woods

We've Been Here

This 1919 gay rights movie was almost erased from history

“Different from the Others” is considered one of the first sympathetic portrayals of gay men on film. It was nearly destroyed

By Cody Corrall

Inside Xtra

Xtra analysis of far-right politics wins excellence in queer journalism

Award from NLGJA caps record-breaking award season for Xtra

By Xtra Staff

We've Been Here

Remembering Duane Michals, the legendary gay photographer

The late gay artist redefined what was possible in fine art photography

By Cody Corrall

Youth

New study finds Canadian trans youth rarely detransition

A group of Canadian researchers found that 97 percent of youth who seek treatment for gender dysphoria still identify as trans years later

By Mel Woods

Politics

At Pride flag raising, Mark Carney celebrates doing the bare minimum for Pride

The Prime Minister’s remarks on Parliament Hill this week are a lot of talk, but not much action

By Dale Smith

We've Been Here

The bleak history of the Toronto bathhouse raids

In 1981, Toronto police arrested nearly 300 gay men as part of a six-month undercover operation called “Operation Soap”

By Cody Corrall

Religion

The Anglican Church is an imperfect place, but I still found my way back

As a trans woman, I’ve returned to the church on my own terms; I’m working with others to tear down the barriers that drive difference away

By Charlotte Sheasby

Pride

Canada Post just debuted four new stamps honouring queer historic sites

Places of Pride features four new postage stamps commemorating places and events that are pivotal to the country’s queer history

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Activism

Toronto is making an ambitious bid to return the Village to its roots

From eliminating cars to bringing back queer organizations, advocates are fighting to protect the gaybourhood’s identity

By Denio Lourenco

Justice

Trans youth sue to block Trump admin’s access to private health records

NYU Langone Health was subpoenaed last month for information about minors who received gender-affirming care from 2020 to 2026

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Drag

Patagonia v. Pattie Gonia: What the heck is going on?

Patagonia alleges that Pattie Gonia’s commercial use of a “near-copy” name poses “long-term threats” to their brand

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Politics

What you need to know about new B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay

The new leader of British Columbia’s official opposition has said she’d ban gender-affirming care for young people if elected premier

By Mel Woods

History

The story behind the forgotten first gay porn film

“The Surprise of a Knight,” the first known queer “stag film,” shows how gender, sexuality and desire have always been fluid

By Jake Hall

We've Been Here

The queer photographer who fought fascism

Claude Cahun’s gender-bending self portraits were ahead of their time—and nearly erased from art history

By Cody Corrall

Justice

How Canadian law leaves poly people behind

An outdated section of the Criminal Code leaves polyamorous partners in a “legal grey area”

By Eve Cable