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Politics

A supreme victory 30 years in the making
Politics

A supreme victory 30 years in the making

What the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on LGBTQ2 employment discrimination tells us about the fight for equality in the U.S.

By Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza
J.K. Rowling’s controversial pen name, Anderson Cooper’s dream come true and Beyoncé remains queen
Xtra Weekly

J.K. Rowling’s controversial pen name, Anderson Cooper’s dream come true and Beyoncé remains queen

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 12

By Xtra Staff
Misinformation surrounds death of Tony McDade, a Black trans man killed by police, and Ivanka Trump tweets an ill-timed Pride message
Xtra Weekly

Misinformation surrounds death of Tony McDade, a Black trans man killed by police, and Ivanka Trump tweets an ill-timed Pride message

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 5

By Xtra Staff
RuPaul Charles makes ‘Family Feud’ extra fabulous, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are couple goals and Cate Blanchett said gay rights
Xtra Weekly

RuPaul Charles makes ‘Family Feud’ extra fabulous, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are couple goals and Cate Blanchett said gay rights

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 29

By Xtra Staff
Ellen DeGeneres is over the Karen rumours, Janelle Monáe’s Oscars request and Ruby Rose says bye to ‘Batwoman’
Xtra Weekly

Ellen DeGeneres is over the Karen rumours, Janelle Monáe’s Oscars request and Ruby Rose says bye to ‘Batwoman’

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 22

By Xtra Staff
How Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown affected queer folks
Power

How Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown affected queer folks

For some, it was marked by a return to homophobic homes. For others, it was a chance to reflect on their reprieve

By Nelson C.J
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When queer TikTok memes get political
Politics

When queer TikTok memes get political

LGBTQ2 users are fighting for change and visibility on the social media platform—one short video snippet at a time

By Jake Pitre
LGBTQ2 groups urge moms of queer kids to vote against Trump, Ben Platt’s new love and Tyra Banks’ past
Xtra Weekly

LGBTQ2 groups urge moms of queer kids to vote against Trump, Ben Platt’s new love and Tyra Banks’ past

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 15

By Xtra Staff
Joe Biden bags big support, Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson break up and Judi Dench’s wild description
Xtra Weekly

Joe Biden bags big support, Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson break up and Judi Dench’s wild description

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 8

By Xtra Staff
Queer men and trans women can’t donate plasma for COVID-19 research
Discrimination

Queer men and trans women can’t donate plasma for COVID-19 research

Even amid a pandemic, blood and plasma bans remain in place for queer and trans people across North America

By Krishna Rau
Why Peter MacKay is questioning trans rights
Politics

Why Peter MacKay is questioning trans rights

The Conservative leadership hopeful criticized an opponent’s support for trans people in a recent email blast to supporters. It’s a reminder of the stark division between gay rights and trans rights in Canada

By Erica Lenti
Fighting to exist in Guatemala
Politics

Fighting to exist in Guatemala

LGBTQ Guatemalans are battling on all fronts: against a discriminatory government, against a religious society that marginalizes them and against the racism that divides their own community

By Jonathan Bertucchi
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Everything you need to know about Canada’s HIV non-disclosure laws
Analysis

Everything you need to know about Canada’s HIV non-disclosure laws

How LGBTQ2 communities are affected, what laws remain in place and what’s being done to end unjust criminalization

By Cameron Perrier
Tom Felton makes out with Austin Swift, Rebecca Black’s relaunch and Patti LuPone’s reveal
Xtra Weekly

Tom Felton makes out with Austin Swift, Rebecca Black’s relaunch and Patti LuPone’s reveal

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 1

By Xtra Staff
America wants to limit sharing information with countries that criminalize homosexuality, Cyndi Lauper headlines online benefit concert and Ansel Elgort’s thirst for a cause
Xtra Weekly

America wants to limit sharing information with countries that criminalize homosexuality, Cyndi Lauper headlines online benefit concert and Ansel Elgort’s thirst for a cause

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Apr. 24

By Xtra Staff
Virginia enacts an anti-LGBTQ2 discrimination law, Melania Trump thanks seniors and Antoni Porowski’s dating life becomes a film
Xtra Weekly

Virginia enacts an anti-LGBTQ2 discrimination law, Melania Trump thanks seniors and Antoni Porowski’s dating life becomes a film

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Apr. 17

By Xtra Staff
Tanzania is still arresting and persecuting LGBTQ people
Hate Watch

Tanzania is still arresting and persecuting LGBTQ people

Four years ago, the Tanzanian government began targeting queer and trans communities. Since then, life has gotten exponentially more difficult for LGBTQ folks

By Nico Lang
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. military needs trans service members more than ever
Politics

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. military needs trans service members more than ever

A year after the trans military ban was enacted, the Pentagon has fallen short of its military recruitment targets. But trans folks hoping to join the fight against coronavirus are still prohibited

By Nico Lang
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