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Canada’s failed plot to end conversion therapy
Politics

Canada’s failed plot to end conversion therapy

Legislation that would have banned the practice across the country has been killed. A survivor weighs in on the Canadian government’s responsibility to address its shortcomings

By Peter Gajdics
A tale of two Americas
Politics

A tale of two Americas

At the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, two very different versions of where marginalized communities fit into the country’s future

By Danielle Moodie
Topline: Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Cher
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Cher

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, August 28

By Xtra Staff
How abortion bans harm LGBTQ2 people, too
Health

How abortion bans harm LGBTQ2 people, too

Queer and trans people are systematically harmed by continued attempts to dismantle abortion access in the U.S.

By Jessica Zucker
Bisexual former Congresswoman Katie Hill is still battling biphobia
Rainbow Votes 2020

Bisexual former Congresswoman Katie Hill is still battling biphobia

By Erica Lenti
5 things LGBTQ2 people should know about Erin O’Toole
Politics

5 things LGBTQ2 people should know about Erin O’Toole

Where the new Conservative leader stands on trans rights, conversion therapy, Pride and more

By Erica Lenti
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Topline: Tammy Baldwin and the calamari chef
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Tammy Baldwin and the calamari chef

By Xtra Staff
A record of outrage and an instrument of change
Rainbow Votes 2020

A record of outrage and an instrument of change

What to expect from Rainbow Votes 2020, from our U.S. political correspondent Nico Lang

By Nico Lang
Everything you need to know about Kamala Harris
Rainbow Votes 2020

Everything you need to know about Kamala Harris

Where Joe Biden’s historic vice-presidential pick stands on LGBTQ2 issues, justice and more

By Nico Lang
Topline: Kamala Harris and Jaida Essence Hall
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Kamala Harris and Jaida Essence Hall

By Xtra Staff
I’m a trans man with a straight cis husband. We’re ready to start a family
Parenting

I’m a trans man with a straight cis husband. We’re ready to start a family

As a bisexual trans man with a straight cis husband, the discussion of having kids is complicated by questions of surrogacy, adoption and raising kids in the U.S.

By Andy Bandyopadhyay
The Brief: LGBTQ2 youth candidates and trans housing protections
Rainbow Votes 2020

The Brief: LGBTQ2 youth candidates and trans housing protections

Here’s what to expect from Rainbow Votes 2020, August 11

By Erica Lenti
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The anatomy of a city with a hate problem
Hate Watch

The anatomy of a city with a hate problem

With few safe spaces for LGBTQ2 communities and a burgeoning alt-right movement, Hamilton, Ontario has become a microcosm of other urban centres grappling with hate

By HG Watson
We’re launching ‘Rainbow Votes 2020,’ a U.S. election newsletter
Inside Xtra

We’re launching ‘Rainbow Votes 2020,’ a U.S. election newsletter

This November’s election is one of the best opportunities to make the U.S. a better place; Xtra has you covered

By Erica Lenti
Topline: Former ‘Glee’ actor Chris Colfer and Polish president Andrzej Duda
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Former ‘Glee’ actor Chris Colfer and Polish president Andrzej Duda

Here’s what to expect from the “Xtra Weekly” newsletter, July 24

By Xtra Staff
What marriage equality means to me
Politics

What marriage equality means to me

Married and separated LGBTQ2 Canadians reflect on 15 years of marriage equality

By Ziya Jones
15 years later, reflecting on the fight to say ‘I do’
Politics

15 years later, reflecting on the fight to say ‘I do’

On July 20, 2005, gay marriage was legalized in Canada—paving the way for even greater battles for LGBTQ2 rights

By Paul Gallant
Topline: Bounce artist Big Freedia and model Valentina Sampaio
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Bounce artist Big Freedia and model Valentina Sampaio

By Xtra Staff
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