Social media platforms are crumbling—and that hurts trans people

OPINION: We have long connected with one another, shared resources and advice on navigating the medical system and organized politically online

By Katelyn Burns

Politics

Liberal leadership race is an opportunity to put queer issues on the table

Queer and trans voices must be heard during the leadership process in order to keep our values a priority

By Dale Smith

Politics

10 community leaders on the threat of a Conservative government

Anti-trans legislation, rising hate crimes and hateful political rhetoric are some of the most pressing issues impacting queer and trans Canadians

By Denio Lourenco

Video

Why did Danielle Smith meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago?

Social media photos show the Alberta premier cavorting with a variety of conservative figures at Trump’s golf resort

By Mel Woods

Politics

Trudeau’s resignation changes the election-year calculations

OPINION: The Liberal Party leadership race will present its own opportunities for change and shifting timelines

By Dale Smith

Politics

How Trump 2.0 will further divide America

ANALYSIS: The conservative obsession with “states’ rights” will have wide-ranging effects—from public health to anti-LGBTQ2S+ discrimination

By Zack Ford

Video

Justin Trudeau is resigning. What happens next?

The Canadian prime minister announced that he will step down and have his Liberal Party choose a new leader to lead them into the next election

By Mel Woods

Exploring digital platforms that empower 2SLGBTQIA+ voices to confront hate and racism

Examining challenges and obstacles in creating a digital tool that would help increase reporting of 2SLBTQIA+ hate and racism online

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Rainbow Rewind 2024

Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024

Xtra’s annual roundup of the most awe-inspiring and most awful players of the year

By Xtra Staff

Rainbow Rewind 2024

2024 was the year without truth

ANALYSIS: From the wilds of the internet to the most venerated and reputable mainstream publications, the collapse of truth has fallen squarely on the heads of queer and trans people

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle

Rainbow Rewind 2024

Can labour conditions keep up with the women’s sports boom?

From the WNBA to smaller leagues, player associations and unions will play a key role in what comes next

By Frankie de la Cretaz

Rainbow Rewind 2024

2024 was the year of creeping authoritarianism

OPINION: Canadians must stay vigilant as we head into an election year

By Dale Smith

Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Civil suits and better numbers: fighting hate crimes outside of criminal law

Anti-LGBTQ2S+ violence is on the rise, but critics say hate crime laws do little to prevent crime and only weaponize an already flawed system

By Adam Rhodes

Video

Who gets to claim parental rights?

Xtra and TVO’s Unravelled partnered on this mini-doc diving into what “parental rights” policies mean for kids and parents across Canada

By Xtra Staff

Video

Second Alberta town votes to ban Pride flags, rainbow crosswalks

Barrhead residents voted this week in favour of new “neutrality” bylaw

By Mel Woods

Politics

The case for calling your reps

OPINION: The time to demand legislators stand up for trans rights is now

By Katelyn Burns

Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Anti-trans violence is on the rise. The media must step it up

The crisis needs meaningful, sustained coverage addressing the systemic issues that allow this violence to persist

By Adam Rhodes

Censorship

Could the Trump administration criminalize queer speech online?

ANALYSIS: Here’s what you should and shouldn’t freak out about when it comes to Project 2025’s plans for digital communications

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle