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Power

‘Reclaiming the daylight’: Learning from Prides past
DIY Pride

‘Reclaiming the daylight’: Learning from Prides past

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

By Kate Sosin
AIDS service organizations and other LGBTQ2 charities are struggling to raise money
Power

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

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

By Krishna Rau
A supreme victory 30 years in the making
Politics

A supreme victory 30 years in the making

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

By Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza
J.K. Rowling’s controversial pen name, Anderson Cooper’s dream come true and Beyoncé remains queen
Xtra Weekly

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

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

By Xtra Staff
The last straw: How gay bars and other LGBTQ2 businesses are facing disaster
Power

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

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

By Rob Csernyik
I dreamt of a march for Black queer liberation
Power

I dreamt of a march for Black queer liberation

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

By Cicely-Belle Blain
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What my dad’s coming out taught me about my own identity
Love Like Mine

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

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

By Gordon Nore
The transformative power of trans underwear
Analysis

The transformative power of trans underwear

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

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

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

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

By Xtra Staff
Go ahead, transition
Identity

Go ahead, transition

Trans and non-binary people are rarely afforded the freedom to express desire and alter who they are. It’s time to change that

By Alex V Green
RuPaul Charles makes ‘Family Feud’ extra fabulous, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are couple goals and Cate Blanchett said gay rights
Xtra Weekly

RuPaul Charles makes ‘Family Feud’ extra fabulous, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are couple goals and Cate Blanchett said gay rights

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 29

By Xtra Staff
Trans in isolation: Four non-binary and trans folks on the realities of COVID-19
Power

Trans in isolation: Four non-binary and trans folks on the realities of COVID-19

From the courage to come out, to freedom from misgendering, to the pains of quarantine dysphoria

By Eli Cugini, Griffin Wynne, Niko Stratis, Thomas O'Donnell
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Ellen DeGeneres is over the Karen rumours, Janelle Monáe’s Oscars request and Ruby Rose says bye to ‘Batwoman’
Xtra Weekly

Ellen DeGeneres is over the Karen rumours, Janelle Monáe’s Oscars request and Ruby Rose says bye to ‘Batwoman’

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 22

By Xtra Staff
How Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown affected queer folks
Power

How Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown affected queer folks

For some, it was marked by a return to homophobic homes. For others, it was a chance to reflect on their reprieve

By Nelson C.J
When queer TikTok memes get political
Politics

When queer TikTok memes get political

LGBTQ2 users are fighting for change and visibility on the social media platform—one short video snippet at a time

By Jake Pitre
LGBTQ2 groups urge moms of queer kids to vote against Trump, Ben Platt’s new love and Tyra Banks’ past
Xtra Weekly

LGBTQ2 groups urge moms of queer kids to vote against Trump, Ben Platt’s new love and Tyra Banks’ past

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 15

By Xtra Staff
Joe Biden bags big support, Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson break up and Judi Dench’s wild description
Xtra Weekly

Joe Biden bags big support, Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson break up and Judi Dench’s wild description

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 8

By Xtra Staff
During COVID-19, rainbows are for everyone
Pandemic Pastimes

During COVID-19, rainbows are for everyone

Once a symbol of comfort and safety exclusive to LGBTQ2 communities, they’re now a marker of hope for humanity

By Stéphanie Verge
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