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What the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls means for Two-Spirit people
Analysis

What the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls means for Two-Spirit people

Last month’s report puts special emphasis on often-overlooked LGBTQ2 Indigenous people and the barriers they face

By Cameron Perrier
How far-right violence is infiltrating our Pride events
Opinion

How far-right violence is infiltrating our Pride events

I’ve seen alt-right organizers become more visible and aggressive. We need LGBTQ2 allies to step up for us

By Fae Johnstone
A roundup on rainbow washing this Pride month
Xtra Weekly

A roundup on rainbow washing this Pride month

Here’s your Xtra Weekly, June 28

By Arvin Joaquin
RIP Justin Trudeau’s pink Pride shirt
Salty Queers

RIP Justin Trudeau’s pink Pride shirt

Gone, but never forgotten

By Erica Lenti
9 highlights from Canada’s new study on LGBTQ2 healthcare
Health

9 highlights from Canada’s new study on LGBTQ2 healthcare

The report calls for the end of conversion therapy and more inclusive sex ed

By Fae Johnstone
An insider take on LGBTQ2 politics in Canada
Still Fighting: LGBTQ2 Rights at 50

An insider take on LGBTQ2 politics in Canada

Two queer politicians — one trailblazer, one rising star — on progress, resistance and the work that still needs to be done

By Erica Lenti
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The Catholic Church rejects the idea that gender is fluid
Xtra Weekly

The Catholic Church rejects the idea that gender is fluid

Botswana, confused Americans and Mayor Pete. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, June 14

By Arvin Joaquin
Canadians can now choose gender “X” on their government IDs
Xtra Weekly

Canadians can now choose gender “X” on their government IDs

Straight Pride, queer love, and Shangela. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, June 7.

By Arvin Joaquin
Andrew Scheer won’t attend Pride this year. But in case he changes his mind…
Politics

Andrew Scheer won’t attend Pride this year. But in case he changes his mind…

You know, us queers just wanna help

By Arvin Joaquin
Kenya refuses to stop using old laws that consider homosexuality a crime
Xtra Weekly

Kenya refuses to stop using old laws that consider homosexuality a crime

Jason Kenney, Tornado engagement and Drag Race. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, May 31

By Arvin Joaquin
UCP dissolves group tasked with banning conversion therapy in Alberta
Power

UCP dissolves group tasked with banning conversion therapy in Alberta

Jason Kenney’s government says it’s not a ‘valid health service’

By Arvin Joaquin
US government considers a gay couple’s child as born ‘out of wedlock’
Xtra Weekly

US government considers a gay couple’s child as born ‘out of wedlock’

Adorable queer proposals, Chick-fil-A, and The Bachelorette. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, May 24

By Arvin Joaquin
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A new bill will make it illegal to advertise conversion therapy to kids in Canada
Xtra Weekly

A new bill will make it illegal to advertise conversion therapy to kids in Canada

Misogynoir, Havana’s pride march and James Charles. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, May 17

By Arvin Joaquin
Why social conservatives keep talking about ‘parental rights’
Opinion

Why social conservatives keep talking about ‘parental rights’

The movement is not about parents’ interest in what their children learn in the classroom — it’s an excuse to halt progress for LGBTQ2 students

By Gordon Nore
How is conversion therapy still happening in Canada?
Opinion

How is conversion therapy still happening in Canada?

A new government bill could help ban the practice, but more needs to happen for it to truly end

By Ziya Jones
What you need to know about Canada’s blood donation ban on men who have sex with men
Xtra Weekly

What you need to know about Canada’s blood donation ban on men who have sex with men

Gender fluid emojis, gay beer, and the Met Gala. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, May 10

By Arvin Joaquin
Xtra Weekly: The IAAF and Caster Semenya’s decade-long battle
Xtra Weekly

Xtra Weekly: The IAAF and Caster Semenya’s decade-long battle

Tony Awards, lesbian representation, and religious parents. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, May 3

By Arvin Joaquin
Alberta students to protest UCP’s stance on GSAs
Gay-Straight Alliance

Alberta students to protest UCP’s stance on GSAs

What you need to know about the walkout

By Arvin Joaquin
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