Power

LGBTQ2S+ Ontarians face disproportionate barriers to buying and renting homes, new report says

Survey results show a need for significant public policy changes to ensure equitable access to housing

By Mzwandile Poncana

Power

Facebook is making millions off Matt Walsh’s transphobic documentary

New research shows that the platform’s parent company likely earned over $4 million in ad revenue from the film

By Oliver Haug

Politics

Meet the queer documentarian joining Elizabeth May on the Green Party leadership ballot

Jonathan Pedneault discusses his joint Green Party leadership bid

By Dale Smith

Politics

America’s worst anti-trans bill would imprison supportive parents of trans youth for life

Conservative lawmakers are “trying to come between youth and the care that they need,” sources tell Xtra

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Politics

In a historic first, an out trans man was just elected to a school board in Canada

“I hear so loud and clear that people want to move forward,” Teri Westerby tells Xtra following his historic victory

By Jackie Richardson

Politics

America’s next wave of anti-trans bills is here and the time to act is now

OPINION: A new law in Oklahoma takes its cues from hateful online campaigns

By Zack Ford

Identity

Development threatens to erase Riis Beach’s slice of queer heaven

The state government has plans to tear down a long-abandoned hospital that’s kept the community out of the public gaze

By Elly Belle

Politics

Albertan activists on Premier Danielle Smith’s ‘horrendous’ record on LGBTQ2S+ issues

Four LGBTQ2S+ activists in Alberta tell Xtra what the new premier may mean for their province and community

By V.S. Wells

Youth

The U.K.’s largest support organization for trans youth is under attack

Mermaids U.K. was forced to suspend helpline services twice in the past week as a result of harassment

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Identity

LGBTQ+ Nigerians oppose a proposed bill on crossdressing, say the issue is being used as an election distraction

Nigeria’s anti-gay laws continue to make the country unsafe for the LGBTQ+ community

By Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye

Politics

Why are LGBTQ+ voters being marginalized when it comes to the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe?

OPINION: To vote or note to vote? What LGBTQ+ voters in Zimbabwe need to consider

By Tanatswa M.

Politics

The Supreme Court’s newest LGBTQ2S+ rights case could end in a major disaster

The U.S. could resemble states without non-discrimination laws if the court sides with Lorie Smith

By Jackie Richardson

Politics

What would Irish reunification mean for the queer community?

Sinn Fein on the importance of queer and trans rights for a united Ireland

By Rhea Rollmann

Politics

Slovenia becomes first post-communist country to legalize same-sex marriage, adoptions

This decision stands in stark contrast with most of its Eastern European neighbours, some of which have increasingly opposed LGBTQ+ equality

By Diamond Yao

Politics

Alberta’s new premier has an alarming LGBTQ2S+ rights history

Danielle Smith refused to condemn a candidate for her Wildrose Party in 2012 after he said LGBTQ2S+ people would suffer in a “lake of fire”

By V.S. Wells

Activism

Meet the Ottawa school board trustee fighting against the anti-trans movement

Lyra Evans, believed to be Canada’s first openly trans school trustee, discusses running a second time, the growing anti-trans movement and more

By Tobin Ng

Identity

This Atlanta city council member just came out as non-monogamous

Liliana Bakhtiari may be the first U.S. politician to be openly in a non-monogamous relationship

By Jackie Richardson

Activism

The Trevor Project ends partnership with surveillance software company, returns donation

The decision came in the wake of outcry on Twitter

By Oliver Haug