Slovenia becomes first post-communist country to legalize same-sex marriage, adoptions

This decision stands in stark contrast with most of its Eastern European neighbours, some of which have increasingly opposed LGBTQ+ equality

By Diamond Yao

Politics

Alberta’s new premier has an alarming LGBTQ2S+ rights history

Danielle Smith refused to condemn a candidate for her Wildrose Party in 2012 after he said LGBTQ2S+ people would suffer in a “lake of fire”

By V.S. Wells

Activism

Meet the Ottawa school board trustee fighting against the anti-trans movement

Lyra Evans, believed to be Canada’s first openly trans school trustee, discusses running a second time, the growing anti-trans movement and more

By Tobin Ng

Identity

This Atlanta city council member just came out as non-monogamous

Liliana Bakhtiari may be the first U.S. politician to be openly in a non-monogamous relationship

By Jackie Richardson

Identity

For queer Asians, community means family

After pandemic lockdowns and anti-Asian violence, LGBTQ2S+ Asians across Canada are coming together with a vengeance

By Diamond Yao

Activism

The Trevor Project ends partnership with surveillance software company, returns donation

The decision came in the wake of outcry on Twitter

By Oliver Haug

Politics

Trans candidates make history as Brazil prepares to oust its homophobic president

Congrats to Erika Hilton and Duda Salabert!

By Nico Lang

Youth

California becomes America’s first sanctuary state for trans youth seeking gender-affirming care

Senate Bill 107, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, protects trans youth and their families from out-of-state prosecution

By Maddy Mahoney

Housing

Ahmed Hussen talks LGBTQ2S+ housing

The Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion speaks to how the federal government plans to address housing issues faced by queer and trans people

By Dale Smith

Activism

The Pussy Palace was more than the raid

Over 20 years ago, police raided the Pussy Palace, but this is just a piece of the queer women’s bathhouse’s story

By Sid Drmay

Pride 2022: Party & Protest

Announcing the winner of the Xtra Pride Photo Contest

Xtra readers submitted pups, parades, parties and more, but one photo won out

By Mel Woods

Trans Health

New study finds that top surgery improves quality of life in trans youth

The study comes at a time when trans healthcare is increasingly under fire in political and social arenas

By Diamond Yao

Politics

Queer and trans candidates are running for office in Brazil in record numbers

Four years under the far-right presidency of Jair Bolsonaro has galvanized a whole new generation of activists—but divisions remain

By Nicole Froio

Activism

Thousands of Virginia students walk out over proposed anti-trans policies

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s policies would prevent students from using their correct name or pronouns without a court order

By V.S. Wells

Power

What Giorgia Meloni’s win means for LGBTQ+ Italians

Advocates worry the far-right politician’s tenure as prime minister will stymie LGBTQ+ rights in Italy

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul

Immigration & Refugees

LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees are starting new lives in Canada—but hundreds are still stuck in limbo

A year after the Taliban takeover, advocates are urging the government to welcome more queer refugees and make arriving in Canada easier

By Emma Arkell

Politics

Cuba legalizes same-sex marriage in new family code

The new family code also allows same-sex couples to adopt

By Jackie Richardson

Power

The Pride organization in this Saskatchewan city voted to dissolve after discovering over $100,000 of debt

Moose Jaw Pride has already stopped all programming and services, including a gender-affirming care fund

By Maddy Mahoney