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Politics

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
A new bill will make it illegal to advertise conversion therapy to kids in Canada
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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
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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
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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
Xtra Weekly: LGBTQ2 civil rights cases headed to the US Supreme Court
Xtra Weekly

Xtra Weekly: LGBTQ2 civil rights cases headed to the US Supreme Court

Men skinny-dipping, Lizzo, and The L Word. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, April 26

By Arvin Joaquin
Xtra Weekly: Jason Kenney and the United Conservatives have won — now what?
Xtra Weekly

Xtra Weekly: Jason Kenney and the United Conservatives have won — now what?

GSAs, queerbaiting and Lizzo. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, April 19

By Arvin Joaquin
Jason Kenney is Alberta’s new premier. What does it mean for LGBTQ2 people?
Politics

Jason Kenney is Alberta’s new premier. What does it mean for LGBTQ2 people?

We dig into his track record, his party’s promises and his new MLAs to find out

By Arvin Joaquin
No one likes Canada’s gay loonie
Opinion

No one likes Canada’s gay loonie

Except maybe the federal government

By Erica Lenti
Inside GSAs, where kids learn to ‘talk gay’
Feature

Inside GSAs, where kids learn to ‘talk gay’

Nearly a decade ago, I started a Gay-Straight Alliance. I went back to high school to find out why they still matter

By Erica Lenti
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Xtra Weekly: Who in the world is Mayor Pete?
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Xtra Weekly: Who in the world is Mayor Pete?

LGBTQ2 rights, Chick-fil-A, and Shazam! Here’s your Xtra Weekly, April 12

By Arvin Joaquin
Ontario’s education minister wants you to know she has gay friends
Politics

Ontario’s education minister wants you to know she has gay friends

But how do we talk about the bullying of LGBTQ2 kids without using the words ‘homophobia’ and ‘transphobia’?

By Erica Lenti
Xtra Weekly: Brunei to punish gay sex with death by stoning
Xtra Weekly

Xtra Weekly: Brunei to punish gay sex with death by stoning

Gender reveal cakes, Mayor Pete, and Sam Smith. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, April 5

By Arvin Joaquin
Where do Canadian political parties rank on LGBTQ2 issues?
Politics

Where do Canadian political parties rank on LGBTQ2 issues?

With the federal election coming in October, we explore parties’ commitments to queer and trans Canadians

By Fae Johnstone
Xtra Weekly: Jason Kenney’s attack on LGBTQ2 students
Xtra Weekly

Xtra Weekly: Jason Kenney’s attack on LGBTQ2 students

Queer pets, Straight men’s cuddling clubs, and Cardi B. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, March 29

By Arvin Joaquin
Xtra Weekly: Conservative attack on trans people
Xtra Weekly

Xtra Weekly: Conservative attack on trans people

Donald Trump Jr supported an anti-trans story, gay Walmart ad and queerness at the Oscars. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, Mar 1.

By Arvin Joaquin
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