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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Before COVID-19 brought the world to a standstill, queer politicians and their partners were having a moment. Reflecting on Pete and Chasten, and the LGBTQ2 political couples who came before them

The author of ‘I Can’t Date Jesus’ discusses his latest book, the discomfort when talking about money and the paradox of social mobility

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Apr. 10

Outdated discriminatory policies hurt, especially in times of national emergency

Politics

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

How Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown affected queer folks

When queer TikTok memes get political

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

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

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

Why Peter MacKay is questioning trans rights

Fighting to exist in Guatemala

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

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

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

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

Tanzania is still arresting and persecuting LGBTQ people

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

In an uncertain time, an ode to the queer political spouse

Bestselling writer Michael Arceneaux doesn’t want to die poor and in debt

Melania Trump gives us 47 seconds of her time, Lady Gaga raises funds and Gigi Goode’s reveal

Amid COVID-19, lawmakers call to end blood donation bans for queer men