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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
U.S. Supreme Court upholds bans on trans women and girls in women’s sports
Sports

U.S. Supreme Court upholds bans on trans women and girls in women’s sports

The 6-3 decision sets a new precedent for Title IX and legislation restricting trans people in sports

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
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Are Pride Nights at sports games worth the controversy?
Sports

Are Pride Nights at sports games worth the controversy?

They might be superficial money grabs—but Pride Nights can help maintain visibility in a moment of escalating queer repression

By Katelyn Burns
Parties and protests: The photographs of Phyllis Christopher
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
‘Like a dystopian novel:’ U.S. universities are slashing gender studies programs
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
LGBTQ2S+ customers buy less from brands that roll back inclusion: Report
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
This 1919 gay rights movie was almost erased from history
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
Xtra analysis of far-right politics wins excellence in queer journalism
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
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Remembering Duane Michals, the legendary gay photographer
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
New study finds Canadian trans youth rarely detransition
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
At Pride flag raising, Mark Carney celebrates doing the bare minimum for Pride
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
The bleak history of the Toronto bathhouse raids
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
The Anglican Church is an imperfect place, but I still found my way back
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
Canada Post just debuted four new stamps honouring queer historic sites
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
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