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Pride

Trump’s attack on DEI isn’t Pride Toronto’s only major problem

Trump’s attack on DEI isn’t Pride Toronto’s only major problem

ANALYSIS: One of Canada’s largest Prides has scrambled to cover sponsor losses, and some wonder if that was inevitable

By Kevin Hurren • June 26, 2025 at 2:39 pm EDT
Pride

Canadians, local businesses step up to cover Toronto Pride’s losses

Canadians, local businesses step up to cover Toronto Pride’s losses

Pride festivals in smaller cities also say Canadian companies are proving their values

By Kevin Hurren • June 19, 2025 at 1:54 pm EDT
Family

Choosing to parent queerly can be just as radical as going child-free

Choosing to parent queerly can be just as radical as going child-free

ANALYSIS: Queer and trans people have always found ways to make family, to resist erasure and to dream of something more

By Markus Harwood-Jones • June 12, 2025 at 1:41 pm EDT
Drag

Lady Bunny and Miss Fiercalicious know what’s wrong with drag

Lady Bunny and Miss Fiercalicious know what’s wrong with drag

The two icons talk “Drag Race,” the mall and why drag will always be controversial

By Xtra Staff • May 16, 2025 at 2:48 pm EDT
Sports

Queer sports leagues offer safety and joy

Queer sports leagues offer safety and joy

Recreational sports leagues across Canada are offering LGBTQ2S+ people something essential: the freedom to just show up and play

By Tudor Robins • May 6, 2025 at 10:23 am EDT
Cruising

Department stores are dying. It’s the end of an era for anonymous sex

Department stores are dying. It’s the end of an era for anonymous sex

With Hudson’s Bay liquidating across Canada, a cruising hub is lost 

By Stephan Petar • April 30, 2025 at 11:59 am EDT
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Music

Why are queer people so obsessed with country music right now?

Why are queer people so obsessed with country music right now?

Chappell Roan and Beyoncé are making it cool for us to line dance in bedazzled cowboy boots. I’ve been yee-hawing since childhood

By Tyson Bears • April 28, 2025 at 3:47 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Parade’ invites us to embrace queer history to tackle the present

‘Parade’ invites us to embrace queer history to tackle the present

Noam Gonick’s new documentary turns the spotlight on Canada’s long-overlooked LGBTQ2S+ activists to tell their stories

By Tobin Ng • April 23, 2025 at 12:14 pm EDT
Rainbow Votes 2025

Ahead of the election, LGBTQ2S+ organizations are underfunded and under attack

Ahead of the election, LGBTQ2S+ organizations are underfunded and under attack

Queer and trans organizations are calling on federal candidates to prioritize stable funding and to protect their communities

By Emma Bainbridge • April 17, 2025 at 1:24 pm EDT
Culture

Countess Luann on cabaret superstardom, Kenya Moore and life after ‘The Real Housewives’

Countess Luann on cabaret superstardom, Kenya Moore and life after ‘The Real Housewives’

“Elegance is learned, my friends,” and the Countess’s class is in session

By Kevin O'Keeffe • April 11, 2025 at 2:24 pm EDT
Rainbow Votes 2025

Poilievre and the Conservatives have a ‘wokeism’ problem

Poilievre and the Conservatives have a ‘wokeism’ problem

OPINION: What would a “war on woke” look like for Canada if Poilievre wins?

By Dale Smith • April 10, 2025 at 9:51 am EDT
Rainbow Votes 2025

In midst of federal election, young voters are ‘really scared’ for future

In midst of federal election, young voters are ‘really scared’ for future

This election is crucial for LGBTQ2S+ rights. Queer youth are more worried than ever

By Alice Boyle • April 8, 2025 at 12:42 pm EDT
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Queer libraries are bringing LGBTQ2S+ stories to readers across Canada

Queer libraries are bringing LGBTQ2S+ stories to readers across Canada

In the face of rising hate, teams of librarians and volunteers are stepping up

By Hannah Mercanti • March 4, 2025 at 4:07 pm EDT
Politics

Inside Canada’s most trans-friendly jurisdictions

Inside Canada’s most trans-friendly jurisdictions

Some parts of Canada have resisted the pull of anti-trans hate better than others. Here’s what it’s like to live in these places

By Charlotte Sheasby • February 26, 2025 at 1:37 pm EDT
Politics

10 community leaders on the threat of a Conservative government

10 community leaders on the threat of a Conservative government

Anti-trans legislation, rising hate crimes and hateful political rhetoric are some of the most pressing issues impacting queer and trans Canadians

By Denio Lourenco • January 14, 2025 at 12:49 pm EDT
Sports

Ahead of new PWHL season, fan fav CJ Jackson is soaking it all in

Ahead of new PWHL season, fan fav CJ Jackson is soaking it all in

Ahead of the PWHL kicking off its sophomore season, the non-binary Toronto Sceptres goalie reflects on the massive boom in women’s sport

By Frankie de la Cretaz • November 27, 2024 at 12:42 pm EDT
Education

There is a crisis playing out in Canadian schools

There is a crisis playing out in Canadian schools

The pipeline from misinformation to fear to hate is very clear, says teacher

By Rhea Rollmann • November 11, 2024 at 2:20 pm EDT
Politics

Canada’s queer and trans non-profits are teetering on a financial cliff

Canada’s queer and trans non-profits are teetering on a financial cliff

Given the current political climate, many are looking for sources of funding outside of government grants and ways to increase visibility

By Kevin Hurren • November 8, 2024 at 3:45 pm EDT
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