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Politics

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
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
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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
Activists call on Prides to divest from Israel
Video

Activists call on Prides to divest from Israel

A growing movement is calling on Pride groups to not take money from companies with financial ties to Israel’s current military operation in Gaza

By Xtra Video
What does the BC Conservative Party’s rise mean for queer and trans people?
Politics

What does the BC Conservative Party’s rise mean for queer and trans people?

An openly queer MLA just crossed the floor to join the formerly fringe party, while other Conservative candidates face scrutiny for anti-LGBTQ2S+ views

By Xtra Video
Helpful or Harmful: The Good and Not-So-Good Aspects of Canada’s proposed Online Harms Act

Helpful or Harmful: The Good and Not-So-Good Aspects of Canada’s proposed Online Harms Act

How the Online Harms Act could affect LGBTQ+ communities

Created for Gluckstein Lawyers
10 years since the ‘transgender tipping point’
Media

10 years since the ‘transgender tipping point’

ANALYSIS: Ten years after the iconic ‘TIME’ cover, trans people are subject to even more widespread hatred and legalized bigotry. If we’ve ‘tipped’ in any direction, it’s backward

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
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Artists call out Target after company scales back Pride collection
Pride

Artists call out Target after company scales back Pride collection

Non-binary illustrator En Tze Loh’s involvement was limited to a single item sold online. Other artists say they also have been affected

By Oliver Haug
Canadian teachers face harassment in wake of ‘parental rights’ policies
Education

Canadian teachers face harassment in wake of ‘parental rights’ policies

Less support and more targeting is taking a toll on educators’ mental health

By Emma Arkell
Unions have a long history of fighting for trans rights. And they’re not giving up now
Activism

Unions have a long history of fighting for trans rights. And they’re not giving up now

Labour unions are massive players in Canadian society. Which is why it matters that they’re engaged in the fight for trans rights—and have been for decades 

By Charlotte Sheasby
Does the Canadian Blood Services apology go far enough?
Health

Does the Canadian Blood Services apology go far enough?

The apology to LGBTQ2S+ Canadians for a former donation ban is a good step, but more needs to be done to repair harm and build trust

By Ziya Jones
The dangerous potential of Poilievre’s promise to use Notwithstanding Clause 
Politics

The dangerous potential of Poilievre’s promise to use Notwithstanding Clause 

OPINION: Sure it’s about crime now, but the rollback of rights rarely stops at just one group

By Dale Smith
Right-wing assaults on trans rights aren’t stopping. Title IX could be a weapon against them
Justice

Right-wing assaults on trans rights aren’t stopping. Title IX could be a weapon against them

ANALYSIS: Protection from discrimination on the basis of sex can and should be used to protect kids like Nex Benedict 

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
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