Neal Baer, an executive producer of the HBO documentary ‘Welcome to Chechnya,’ on why the world’s attention must turn to the country

Four queer Black men discuss how they deal with anti-Black racism while caring for themselves and each other

Black communities have taken to the streets to protest white supremacy during COVID-19 with the knowledge that we can—and will—keep each other safe

What exactly divestment means and how it would work in Canada and the U.S.

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 26

From virtual cabarets and big-time entertainment to activist workshops, find the right vibe of Pride for you

As Pride is marked around the globe, we take a look at the places where rights are under attack and one nation that has seen recent victories

Amid a pandemic and anti-racism protests—and with large Pride events cancelled—how will LGBTQ2 folks step up to fill the void?

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 19

An older generation of activists recall the joyous power of their groundbreaking protests and celebrations

COVID-19 has proven a daunting challenge to the non-profit sector

What the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on LGBTQ2 employment discrimination tells us about the fight for equality in the U.S.

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 12

They’ve withstood the e-commerce boom and hookup apps, recession and gentrification. Can they survive this pandemic?

The street awoke with the clang of our resilience ricocheting off the blank stares and raised eyebrows: They stared, we marched, they stared, we marched

Growing up, I saw the damage done by a life lived in secret—but I also understood his fear of rejection

Companies claim to be making more gender-neutral undergarments for trans and non-binary folks. But not everyone has access to underwear that makes them feel affirmed

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 5

Power

From despair to inspiration to action in Chechnya

Being Black and queer in Canada

Protesting for Black lives during COVID-19

Everything you need to know about defunding the police

Protests against the Trump administration, Obama’s message to the queer community and the Britney Spears effect

8 ways to celebrate Pride online

The world in 10: Nine flashpoints and one bright spot in the global fight for LGBTQ rights

We need the joyous anarchy of Pride now more than ever

Protests against Poland’s president, Adam Lambert for charity and Spongebob’s sexuality

‘Reclaiming the daylight’: Learning from Prides past

AIDS service organizations and other LGBTQ2 charities are struggling to raise money

A supreme victory 30 years in the making

J.K. Rowling’s controversial pen name, Anderson Cooper’s dream come true and Beyoncé remains queen

The last straw: How gay bars and other LGBTQ2 businesses are facing disaster

I dreamt of a march for Black queer liberation

What my dad’s coming out taught me about my own identity

The transformative power of trans underwear

Misinformation surrounds death of Tony McDade, a Black trans man killed by police, and Ivanka Trump tweets an ill-timed Pride message