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

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.

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