A recent study finds a correlation, but whether the tone of these portrayals also affect referrals remains unanswered

The country remains divided, but our unity is our strength—and that’s what will make the United States a more equitable nation

Mauree Turner said so!

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Nov. 13

The U.S. election saw several LGBTQ2S+ candidates win their races. That and more in this final edition of Rainbow Votes 2020

The decriminalization of homosexuality has meant little on the streets of India

After 20 years in provincial politics, the first openly gay premier of Ontario looks back at a legacy that includes championing LGBTQ2S+ issues

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Nov. 6

Some good news from a disappointing night: Meet the queer and trans candidates who won their races

The Queer Nightstands account chronicles a shared community intimacy by showing off what we keep beside our beds

What can you expect from our next edition of Rainbow Votes 2020? Here’s The Brief for Nov. 3

Ice cream and orgasms for the apocalypse!

Living in the swing state of Pennsylvania, Jonathon Wonders and Jason Melcher tied the knot ahead of election results

Five American queer and trans-inclusive organizations weigh in

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Oct. 30

The Texas game developer talks trans representation in the industry, appearing in a Netflix doc and winning a coveted Atari championship 40 years ago

BuzzFeed News reporter Jane Lytvynenko has made a living busting phony news online. For queer and trans folks, that skill is imperative in keeping communities safe

This giant, moist, luminous orb seems pretty gay to me

Power

Media about trans issues is linked to referrals to gender identity clinics

It’s time to rebuild an LGBTQ2S+ inclusive America

Buckle up: Overalls are the non-binary uniform

Topline: Kristen Stewart and Envy Peru

All hail America’s rainbow wave

India’s LGBTQ+ community faces daunting challenges in the era of COVID-19

What’s next for Kathleen Wynne?

Topline: Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird

The LGBTQ2S+ victories you may have missed during election night

What’s on your nightstand? This queer Instagrammer wants to know

No matter tonight’s election results, Trump has already lost

Here’s how queer and trans folks are getting through tonight’s election

This gay couple rushed to marry before a possible Trump re-election

What LGBTQ2S+ issues must be addressed post-election?

Topline: Amy Coney Barrett and Javicia Leslie

The secret trans history of gaming, according to Rebecca Heineman

How to debunk online disinformation about LGBTQ2S+ people

More evidence the moon is a lesbian: It’s wet