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How Trump’s gender executive order hints at reproductive rights fight
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How Trump’s gender executive order hints at reproductive rights fight

ANALYSIS: The focus on a person “at conception” forecasts more federal attacks on reproductive rights to come

By Mel Woods
Trump’s ‘revolution of common sense’ is already decimating  trans rights
Video

Trump’s ‘revolution of common sense’ is already decimating trans rights

ANALYSIS: In one of his first executive orders, the new president called for the erasure of federal recognition of trans people

By Mel Woods
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
Social media platforms are crumbling—and that hurts trans people
Social Media

Social media platforms are crumbling—and that hurts trans people

OPINION: We have long connected with one another, shared resources and advice on navigating the medical system and organized politically online

By Katelyn Burns
Liberal leadership race is an opportunity to put queer issues on the table 
Politics

Liberal leadership race is an opportunity to put queer issues on the table 

Queer and trans voices must be heard during the leadership process in order to keep our values a priority 

By Dale Smith
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
Why did Danielle Smith meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago?
Video

Why did Danielle Smith meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago?

Social media photos show the Alberta premier cavorting with a variety of conservative figures at Trump’s golf resort

By Mel Woods
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
Trudeau’s resignation changes the election-year calculations
Politics

Trudeau’s resignation changes the election-year calculations

OPINION: The Liberal Party leadership race will present its own opportunities for change and shifting timelines

By Dale Smith
Why queer people should worry about Meta’s new hate speech guidelines
Video

Why queer people should worry about Meta’s new hate speech guidelines

ANALYSIS: In promising to allow “discourse about transgenderism,” Zuckerberg and Meta make a clear political choice

By Mel Woods
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How Trump 2.0 will further divide America
Politics

How Trump 2.0 will further divide America

ANALYSIS: The conservative obsession with “states’ rights” will have wide-ranging effects—from public health to anti-LGBTQ2S+ discrimination

By Zack Ford
Justin Trudeau is resigning. What happens next?
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Justin Trudeau is resigning. What happens next?

The Canadian prime minister announced that he will step down and have his Liberal Party choose a new leader to lead them into the next election

By Mel Woods
The queer fantasy of playersexuality
Gaming

The queer fantasy of playersexuality

ANALYSIS: Opponents of playersexuality argue that it erases queer representation. Does it really?

By SF Boswell
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.

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