Married and separated LGBTQ2 Canadians reflect on 15 years of marriage equality

On July 20, 2005, gay marriage was legalized in Canada—paving the way for even greater battles for LGBTQ2 rights

All around the world, people are taking to the streets in demonstrations against systemic racism and police violence. In Toronto, photojournalist Nick Lachance has been documenting the resistance movement

My new name feels right, like I’m finally home

Working-class country living isn’t always bad for queer folks. Five authors tackle femme identity and queerness outside city limits

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 10

For many, dressing up as their favourite characters is the first safe opportunity to play with gender

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 3

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

Power

What marriage equality means to me

15 years later, reflecting on the fight to say ‘I do’

A summer of protest

Topline: Bounce artist Big Freedia and model Valentina Sampaio

I changed my name and fell in love with my true self

How femme memoirs challenge queer stereotypes about rural living

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ debuts, the president of Poland’s constitutional homophobia and Halle Berry’s trans snafu

Why cosplay can be so liberating for trans and non-binary folks

Nikki Blonsky comes out, Taipei’s Pride event, and ‘Burger Queer’

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