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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Even amid a pandemic, blood and plasma bans remain in place for queer and trans people across North America

The Conservative leadership hopeful criticized an opponent’s support for trans people in a recent email blast to supporters. It’s a reminder of the stark division between gay rights and trans rights in Canada

LGBTQ Guatemalans are battling on all fronts: against a discriminatory government, against a religious society that marginalizes them and against the racism that divides their own community

How LGBTQ2 communities are affected, what laws remain in place and what’s being done to end unjust criminalization

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 1

How gay sex became vulnerable to outdated hetero gender roles

Yes, the rumours are true. Tine and Sarawat’s story will make you remember your first queer love

Phyllis Lyon was a U.S. lesbian pioneer. But with fewer self-identified lesbians than ever, what is the future of the term?

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Apr. 24

Power

Go ahead, transition

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

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

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

How Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown affected queer folks

When queer TikTok memes get political

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

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

During COVID-19, rainbows are for everyone

Queer men and trans women can’t donate plasma for COVID-19 research

Why Peter MacKay is questioning trans rights

Fighting to exist in Guatemala

Everything you need to know about Canada’s HIV non-disclosure laws

Tom Felton makes out with Austin Swift, Rebecca Black’s relaunch and Patti LuPone’s reveal

Getting to the bottom of topping stereotypes

‘2gether: The Series’ celebrates the lasting sweetness of young love

Does the death of a lesbian icon mark the end of the lesbian era?

America wants to limit sharing information with countries that criminalize homosexuality, Cyndi Lauper headlines online benefit concert and Ansel Elgort’s thirst for a cause