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Activism

Anti-trans bathroom bills are back—and more extreme
Politics

Anti-trans bathroom bills are back—and more extreme

More anti-trans bathroom bills have been introduced in the U.S. in 2025 than any year in history

By Nico Lang
We must live for one another
Dangerous Space

We must live for one another

ANALYSIS: Community-based suicide intervention is about creating a web of life between our bodies where we can take turns resting and being held when we are overwhelmed

By Kai Cheng Thom
Scaling walls and dropping crickets: how a group of U.K. trans kids is fighting back
Activism

Scaling walls and dropping crickets: how a group of U.K. trans kids is fighting back

The voices of young trans people have long been absent in policy-making decisions. Trans Kids Deserve Better wants to change that—whether the adults like it or not.

By Jake Hall
This New York project offers a blueprint for fighting housing insecurity
Housing

This New York project offers a blueprint for fighting housing insecurity

Trans activist Ceyenne Doroshow created a queer-friendly housing project with a focus on Black trans women and sex workers

By Simon Feisthauer Fournet
In the U.S., advocates are preparing for Trump administration’s policy onslaught
Activism

In the U.S., advocates are preparing for Trump administration’s policy onslaught

LGBTQ2S+ people are anticipating an increase in policies that could threaten trans rights and impact vulnerable community members

By Simon Feisthauer Fournet
10 community leaders on the threat of a Conservative government
Politics

10 community leaders on the threat of a Conservative government

Anti-trans legislation, rising hate crimes and hateful political rhetoric are some of the most pressing issues impacting queer and trans Canadians

By Denio Lourenco
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Dean Spade offers practical tools for lovers and fighters 
Books

Dean Spade offers practical tools for lovers and fighters 

The author of “Love in a F*cked-Up World” on overcoming the romance myth, recognizing our patterns of conflict and the importance of love in activism

By Misha Pensato
Trans representation isn’t trans liberation
Dangerous Space

Trans representation isn’t trans liberation

OPINION: Even at its zenith, the trendiness of “diversity” appears to have done little to improve the day-to-day lives of trans people as a vulnerable and exploited class

By Kai Cheng Thom
Black queer artists share how they’re ‘holding on to joy’ in 2025
Mental Health

Black queer artists share how they’re ‘holding on to joy’ in 2025

“Joy is in a life lived while you’re alive,” says dancer and choreographer Ravyn Wngz

By Syrus Marcus Ware
Exploring digital platforms that empower 2SLGBTQIA+ voices to confront hate and racism

Exploring digital platforms that empower 2SLGBTQIA+ voices to confront hate and racism

Examining challenges and obstacles in creating a digital tool that would help increase reporting of 2SLBTQIA+ hate and racism online

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Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024
Rainbow Rewind 2024

Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024

Xtra’s annual roundup of the most awe-inspiring and most awful players of the year 

By Xtra Staff
Ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ voices can be heard and empowered in a digital world

Ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ voices can be heard and empowered in a digital world

The Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network’s tech subsidy helps volunteers and advisors to participate fully in the work it is doing.

Created for ODLAN
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Civil suits and better numbers: fighting hate crimes outside of criminal law
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Civil suits and better numbers: fighting hate crimes outside of criminal law

Anti-LGBTQ2S+ violence is on the rise, but critics say hate crime laws do little to prevent crime and only weaponize an already flawed system 

By Adam Rhodes
Anti-trans violence is on the rise. The media must step it up
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Anti-trans violence is on the rise. The media must step it up

The crisis needs meaningful, sustained coverage addressing the systemic issues that allow this violence to persist  

By Adam Rhodes
Anti-trans violence still a rising issue across North America
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Anti-trans violence still a rising issue across North America

Perpetrators of anti-trans violence becoming emboldened, experts say 

By Adam Rhodes
There is a crisis playing out in Canadian schools
Education

There is a crisis playing out in Canadian schools

The pipeline from misinformation to fear to hate is very clear, says teacher

By Rhea Rollmann
Canada’s queer and trans non-profits are teetering on a financial cliff
Politics

Canada’s queer and trans non-profits are teetering on a financial cliff

Given the current political climate, many are looking for sources of funding outside of government grants and ways to increase visibility

By Kevin Hurren
Things ‘more intense’ since Alberta policies dropped, says mom of trans kid
Youth

Things ‘more intense’ since Alberta policies dropped, says mom of trans kid

From issues at school to considering going out of province for care, parents say things have gotten harder in Alberta

By Ziya Jones
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