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Identity

Cycles of violence
The Xtra Long Read

Cycles of violence

How one trans veteran confronts verbal and physical attacks—riding as hard as she can, chasing a memory

By Dalton LaFerney
It’s queers versus TikTok moderation
Tik Talk

It’s queers versus TikTok moderation

LGBTQ2S+ people are being inexplicably censored on the platform—and they’re finding creative ways to get around it

By Mel Woods
The personal price paid by families under the onslaught of America’s anti-trans legislation
Politics

The personal price paid by families under the onslaught of America’s anti-trans legislation

Supportive parents, especially supportive trans parents, are facing terrible choices

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
World’s largest Catholic school district votes to finally recognize Pride
Power

World’s largest Catholic school district votes to finally recognize Pride

The Toronto Catholic District School Board’s decision, which includes flying the Pride flag at all its schools in June, comes after years of opposition

By Mel Woods
I found trans resilience in an eighth grade, rural Ohio classroom
Dispatch

I found trans resilience in an eighth grade, rural Ohio classroom

When I wound up in a traditional community for my student-teacher placement, I sought comfort in unspoken LGBTQ2S+ connections

By Gill Platek
2021 will be a banner year for trans people at the Olympics
Power

2021 will be a banner year for trans people at the Olympics

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is a likely lock to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic games

By Mel Woods
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What a Canadian court ruling on polyamory means for multi-parent families
Politics

What a Canadian court ruling on polyamory means for multi-parent families

Members of a triad in B.C. have been recognized as equal parents, changing legal and societal conceptions of what families look like

By Niko Bell
A non-binary drummer in a noise rock band on the prairies?
Music

A non-binary drummer in a noise rock band on the prairies?

Meet Dan Unger from Winnipeg punk trio Tunic: “Being queer rocks” 

By Jesse Locke
A photographer’s celebration of love and pride in colour
Books

A photographer’s celebration of love and pride in colour

Jamal Jordan’s new book “Queer Love in Color” documents diverse couples and families around the world

By Daria Lynn Cottingham
Queer and trans people are calling out Caitlyn Jenner’s bullshit
Politics

Queer and trans people are calling out Caitlyn Jenner’s bullshit

The California governor candidate said trans girls shouldn’t be allowed to play girls sports

By Mel Woods
Among the alligators, peacocks and rabbits, I found peace at my local zoo
My Safe Space

Among the alligators, peacocks and rabbits, I found peace at my local zoo

As I roam freely with them, the animals can just be—and I can, too

By Nikki Naser
After a summer of protest, queer Nigerians continue to fight for rights
Dispatch

After a summer of protest, queer Nigerians continue to fight for rights

Whether on the streets or in creative ways online, LGBTQ+ Nigerians are creating community and calling for change in the wake of the #EndSARS movement

By Ugonna-Ora Owoh
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Everything you need to know about America’s latest anti-trans legislation
Power

Everything you need to know about America’s latest anti-trans legislation

The anti-trans bills across the United States come from dangerous ideas that have been simmering for years

By Mel Woods
4 queer takeaways from a very hetero Oscars
TV & Film

4 queer takeaways from a very hetero Oscars

We pulled the queerest moments from the decidedly straight, cis Oscars

By Mel Woods
Conservative MP calls out ‘lesbian activity’ and Twitter has some thoughts
Politics

Conservative MP calls out ‘lesbian activity’ and Twitter has some thoughts

Conservative MP Tamara Jansen made the comment during a debate on a bill that would ban conversion therapy

By Mel Woods
Topline: And the Oscar goes to… Acting like everything is normal
Xtra Weekly

Topline: And the Oscar goes to… Acting like everything is normal

Ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards airing live from L.A. this weekend, Tre’vell Anderson gives us their predictions 

By Tre’vell Anderson
A beginner’s guide to queer TikTok
Culture

A beginner’s guide to queer TikTok

Get the most out of the wondrous, confounding platform by embracing its algorithm method

By Mel Woods
Finding a second pandemic home at the corner store
My Safe Space

Finding a second pandemic home at the corner store

The small talk is always small with the shopkeepers. We are familiar strangers; we know each other because we are there

By JB Bergin
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