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Identity

“Transing the gay away” is a fear-mongering myth
Dangerous Space

“Transing the gay away” is a fear-mongering myth

OPINION: The narrative allows “gender critical” activists to deflect accusations of bigotry—and that’s dangerous

By Kai Cheng Thom
Paralympians say the fight for queer- and trans-inclusive parasport continues
Sports

Paralympians say the fight for queer- and trans-inclusive parasport continues

Ahead of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, athletes speak to the movement to make parasport more inclusive 

By John Loeppky
Will Imane Khelif’s complaint against J.K. Rowling change anything?
Transphobia

Will Imane Khelif’s complaint against J.K. Rowling change anything?

ANALYSIS: The Algerian boxer has named Rowling in a cyberharassment complaint following the author’s transphobic tweets during the Paris Olympics

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Black lesbian poet Cheryl Clarke shares her life’s work in new collection  
Books

Black lesbian poet Cheryl Clarke shares her life’s work in new collection  

With “Archive of Style,” Clarke cements her place in the Black feminist poetry canon

By Dani Janae
Jael Holzman is sounding the alarm
Media

Jael Holzman is sounding the alarm

The trans punk rocker and journalist on writing through rage and the how the media needs to change its coverage of the anti-trans movement

By Oliver Haug
Fact-checking misinformation around Olympic boxing and gender
Sports

Fact-checking misinformation around Olympic boxing and gender

No, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is not a man. She’s not a trans woman either

By Xtra Video
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‘National Anthem’ is a breakout role for Eve Lindley’s free-spirited cowgirl
TV & Film

‘National Anthem’ is a breakout role for Eve Lindley’s free-spirited cowgirl

The trans actress says the queer rodeo film gave her space to shape new dimensions of herself 

By Veronica Esposito
Making sense of being a no-longer-starving artist 
Identity

Making sense of being a no-longer-starving artist 

At 41, while I am not financially set, I am significantly more stable. Yet financial anxiety won’t leave me

By Joseph Osmundson
7 queer and trans storylines to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Sports

7 queer and trans storylines to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics

From Nikki Hiltz to the Olympics’ first openly gay male judo competitor

By Xtra Video
For families living in states with trans healthcare bans, Republicans have created an impossible situation
Politics

For families living in states with trans healthcare bans, Republicans have created an impossible situation

I’m the mother of two trans girls living in Ohio. Our state is making our family choose between giving up our home and our rights

By Niki Schaefer
Queers deserve an even more annoying Pride discourse
Pride

Queers deserve an even more annoying Pride discourse

ANALYSIS: Baffling, infuriating internet discourse during Pride has become a tradition. Let’s get weird with it

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Young and trans in Canada
Youth

Young and trans in Canada

Meet the young people and their families impacted by the surge in anti-trans policies across Canada

By Ziya Jones
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Falooda Collective’s quest to uncover South Asian queer history in Montreal
History

Falooda Collective’s quest to uncover South Asian queer history in Montreal

Queer South Asian people have existed in Montreal for decades and have stories worth telling

By Diamond Yao
The pros and cons of travelling as a queer throuple
Travel

The pros and cons of travelling as a queer throuple

Booking for three adds a few twists (and benefits)

By Paul Gallant
Why can’t people stop fixating on ‘transition regret’?
Dangerous Space

Why can’t people stop fixating on ‘transition regret’?

OPINION: The mainstream “detransition” conversation is informed by transphobia, ignorance of trans history and collective denial of trans lives. Until we reckon with those realities, we won’t resolve the debate

By Kai Cheng Thom
10 years since the ‘transgender tipping point’
Media

10 years since the ‘transgender tipping point’

ANALYSIS: Ten years after the iconic ‘TIME’ cover, trans people are subject to even more widespread hatred and legalized bigotry. If we’ve ‘tipped’ in any direction, it’s backward

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Artists call out Target after company scales back Pride collection
Pride

Artists call out Target after company scales back Pride collection

Non-binary illustrator En Tze Loh’s involvement was limited to a single item sold online. Other artists say they also have been affected

By Oliver Haug
Canadian teachers face harassment in wake of ‘parental rights’ policies
Education

Canadian teachers face harassment in wake of ‘parental rights’ policies

Less support and more targeting is taking a toll on educators’ mental health

By Emma Arkell
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