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Politics

Americans parents of trans kids to their Canadian counterparts: ‘Have a plan’
Youth

Americans parents of trans kids to their Canadian counterparts: ‘Have a plan’

Ahead of upcoming provincial elections, parents who’ve been there share what they’ve learned from the onslaught of anti-trans hate in America

By Nico Lang
Queer and trans people should be wary of provincial parties’ shift to right
Politics

Queer and trans people should be wary of provincial parties’ shift to right

OPINION: In British Columbia, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, the rights of queer and trans people are on the ballot

By Dale Smith
Democrats are done taking the high road
Politics

Democrats are done taking the high road

OPINION: Speakers were fired up at this week’s Democratic National Convention. For queer and trans people, that’s meant a more consistent defence of our rights

By Katelyn Burns
Will Imane Khelif’s complaint against J.K. Rowling change anything?
Transphobia

Will Imane Khelif’s complaint against J.K. Rowling change anything?

ANALYSIS: The Algerian boxer has named Rowling in a cyberharassment complaint following the author’s transphobic tweets during the Paris Olympics

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Pierre Poilievre hasn’t won yet
Politics

Pierre Poilievre hasn’t won yet

OPINION: Progressives must fight the sense of inevitability, because there’s plenty that can happen before the next election

By Dale Smith
Jael Holzman is sounding the alarm
Media

Jael Holzman is sounding the alarm

The trans punk rocker and journalist on writing through rage and the how the media needs to change its coverage of the anti-trans movement

By Oliver Haug
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Where does Tim Walz stand on queer and trans issues?
Politics

Where does Tim Walz stand on queer and trans issues?

Kamala Harris picked Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential candidate—and he has a long history with the LGBTQ2S+ community

By Xtra Video
What is Canada doing to aid queer rights around the world?
Politics

What is Canada doing to aid queer rights around the world?

Queer diplomacy is a vital tool for Canada

By Dale Smith
The autocracy of Project 2025 begins at home
Politics

The autocracy of Project 2025 begins at home

ANALYSIS: The right-wing’s veneration of the nuclear family will hurt kids, queer and trans people and anyone who doesn’t conform

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Where does Kamala Harris stand on queer and trans issues?
Politics

Where does Kamala Harris stand on queer and trans issues?

From her time officiating gay marriages in San Francisco, to hosting Pride parties as vice-president, we break down five things to know

By Xtra Video
J.D. Vance’s appointment is a big threat to bodily autonomy
Politics

J.D. Vance’s appointment is a big threat to bodily autonomy

OPINION: The Trump VP pick’s statements about LGBTQ2S+ issues and abortion raise serious red flags

By Katelyn Burns
For families living in states with trans healthcare bans, Republicans have created an impossible situation
Politics

For families living in states with trans healthcare bans, Republicans have created an impossible situation

I’m the mother of two trans girls living in Ohio. Our state is making our family choose between giving up our home and our rights

By Niki Schaefer
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The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on Tennessee’s youth gender-affirming care ban
Politics

The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on Tennessee’s youth gender-affirming care ban

OPINION: The case, which could affect future legislation restricting trans rights, should put us on guard

By Katelyn Burns
What does Naheed Nenshi’s win mean for queer and trans people in Alberta?
Video

What does Naheed Nenshi’s win mean for queer and trans people in Alberta?

The former Calgary mayor now leads the Alberta NDP, and he brings with him a history with the LGBTQ2S+ community

By Xtra Video
Young and trans in Canada
Youth

Young and trans in Canada

Meet the young people and their families impacted by the surge in anti-trans policies across Canada

By Ziya Jones
No Pride without solidarity
History

No Pride without solidarity

Queer activism has never been solely in the service of LGBTQ+ people

By Jake Hall
Why companies should understand you and your community

Why companies should understand you and your community

Why companies need to be better at understanding the LGBTQ+ community before developing their marketing campaigns

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Canadian politicians are modelling the LGBTQ+ scapegoating of Eastern Europe
Politics

Canadian politicians are modelling the LGBTQ+ scapegoating of Eastern Europe

OPINION: When governments target queer and trans communities, it doesn’t happen by accident

By Dale Smith
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