Where the new Conservative leader stands on trans rights, conversion therapy, Pride and more

One of the latest episode’s guests, Rebal, talks about moving to Canada from Syria, being queer and ending up in drag

What to expect from Rainbow Votes 2020, from our U.S. political correspondent Nico Lang

Where Joe Biden’s historic vice-presidential pick stands on LGBTQ2 issues, justice and more

As a bisexual trans man with a straight cis husband, the discussion of having kids is complicated by questions of surrogacy, adoption and raising kids in the U.S.

Reading cues from a potential hookup in a mask can be tough. But over the years, queers have found creative ways to communicate desire—and to stay connected

Here’s what to expect from Rainbow Votes 2020, August 11

With few safe spaces for LGBTQ2 communities and a burgeoning alt-right movement, Hamilton, Ontario has become a microcosm of other urban centres grappling with hate

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, August 7

This November’s election is one of the best opportunities to make the U.S. a better place; Xtra has you covered

In her debut essay collection, Melissa Faliveno reflects on gender and queerness growing up in working-class Wisconsin

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 31

For queer and trans people, policing and imprisonment come with deadly consequences. Instead of reforms, it’s time to consider ending incarceration altogether

Here’s what to expect from the “Xtra Weekly” newsletter, July 24

Auto repair shops are often filled with hypermasculine technicians, homophobia and transphobia. The fix? LGBTQ2 folks are creating their own space on the inside

Power

Bisexual former Congresswoman Katie Hill is still battling biphobia

5 things LGBTQ2 people should know about Erin O’Toole

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ showcases how refugees’ lives are made over, onscreen and off

Topline: Tammy Baldwin and the calamari chef

A record of outrage and an instrument of change

Everything you need to know about Kamala Harris

Topline: Kamala Harris and Jaida Essence Hall

I’m a trans man with a straight cis husband. We’re ready to start a family

Mask 4 Mask: COVID-19 face coverings are changing queer cruising

The Brief: LGBTQ2 youth candidates and trans housing protections

The anatomy of a city with a hate problem

Topline: Bugs Bunny up, Ellen DeGeneres down

We’re launching ‘Rainbow Votes 2020,’ a U.S. election newsletter

Welcome to Tomboyland

Topline: Polish President Andrzej Duda and ‘Pose’ star Angelica Ross

Trans liberation can’t happen until we abolish prisons

Topline: Former ‘Glee’ actor Chris Colfer and Polish president Andrzej Duda

How queer and trans mechanics find community in a male-dominated industry