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TV & Film

‘Cassandro’ captures the triumph and heartbreak of the queer experience

‘Cassandro’ captures the triumph and heartbreak of the queer experience

REVIEW: Roger Ross Williams’s lucha libre biopic is a thrilling tour de force

By Barry Levitt • March 10, 2023 at 1:07 pm EDT
Identity

A record number of African youth support LGBTQ+ equality, according to new survey

A record number of African youth support LGBTQ+ equality, according to new survey

Thirty-eight percent of young adults in sub-Saharan Africa said they want their governments to do more for LGBTQ+ rights

By Ursula Muñoz S. • July 29, 2022 at 3:23 pm EDT
HIV/AIDS

These 39 countries are still criminalizing people for transmitting HIV during sex

These 39 countries are still criminalizing people for transmitting HIV during sex

A new report finds that more than 270 people have been arrested for HIV transmission since 2019

By Nico Lang • July 22, 2022 at 4:48 pm EDT
Justice

U.N. calls to repeal laws criminalizing lesbian sex in historic declaration

U.N. calls to repeal laws criminalizing lesbian sex in historic declaration

Victory by a Sri Lankan activist may impact 43 countries which outlaw sexual relations between women

By Nico Lang • March 28, 2022 at 3:12 pm EDT
Politics

Senegal rejects proposed law increasing prison sentences for gay sex

Senegal rejects proposed law increasing prison sentences for gay sex

The legislation would have increased sentences for same-sex intercourse from five to 10 years in prison

By Nico Lang • January 6, 2022 at 4:22 pm EDT
Faith & Spirituality

Queer missionary kids need a community to call their own

Queer missionary kids need a community to call their own

The intolerance of Christian missionary communities leaves LGBTQ2S+ children with a lasting longing for a place to belong

By David Cassels • November 29, 2021 at 9:57 am EDT
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Activism

As anti-LGBTQ+ crackdowns persist across Africa, these activists continue to fight

As anti-LGBTQ+ crackdowns persist across Africa, these activists continue to fight

From Ghana to Uganda, LGBTQ+ people are banding together to counter homophobic and transphobic violence with resilience

By Dika Ofoma • November 8, 2021 at 10:44 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Things need to get better for everybody, not just some people

Topline: Things need to get better for everybody, not just some people

It’s hard to watch crackdowns on LGBTQ+ people in China and other countries

By Paul Gallant • July 22, 2021 at 1:30 pm EDT
HIV/AIDS

Coming of age during the AIDS crisis: A dialogue

Coming of age during the AIDS crisis: A dialogue

Authors Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore and Alexander McClelland discuss how a lost generation of queers came out, grieved and thrived through the height of the epidemic

By Alexander McClelland, Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore • July 14, 2021 at 1:21 pm EDT
Personal Essay

A transgender, bisexual, non-binary writer calls their future into being

A transgender, bisexual, non-binary writer calls their future into being

Coming out: A prelude

By Dede Akolo • October 21, 2020 at 1:43 pm EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 8 recap: A rainbow makeover

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 8 recap: A rainbow makeover

The top 5 queens welcome gay men from all over the world into their drag families

By Kevin O’Keeffe • August 20, 2020 at 10:22 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

RuPaul Charles makes ‘Family Feud’ extra fabulous, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are couple goals and Cate Blanchett said gay rights

RuPaul Charles makes ‘Family Feud’ extra fabulous, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are couple goals and Cate Blanchett said gay rights

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 29

By Xtra Staff • May 28, 2020 at 1:45 pm EDT
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Hate Watch

Tanzania is still arresting and persecuting LGBTQ people

Tanzania is still arresting and persecuting LGBTQ people

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

By Nico Lang • April 16, 2020 at 12:35 pm EDT
Opinion

Supreme Court victory for India’s LGBT people is only the start

Supreme Court victory for India’s LGBT people is only the start

India’s LGBT movement can be a model for other countries

By Rob Salerno • September 7, 2018 at 4:32 pm EDT
Culture

Pride kicks off in Ottawa

Pride kicks off in Ottawa

Organizers say this year’s celebration is bigger than ever

By Maggie Parkhill • August 24, 2018 at 2:10 pm EDT
Opinion

To help LGBT advocates in East Africa, Canada must start by listening

To help LGBT advocates in East Africa, Canada must start by listening

Every country and community requires a tailored, specific approach

By Arshy Mann • June 12, 2018 at 3:26 pm EDT
Power

Havana, asylum, and the queens of Hanoi

Havana, asylum, and the queens of Hanoi

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell • May 14, 2018 at 6:29 pm EDT
Opinion

Fighting for LGBT rights abroad starts by taking on the Canadians exporting homophobia

Fighting for LGBT rights abroad starts by taking on the Canadians exporting homophobia

The fight for LGBT rights abroad begins at home

By Arshy Mann • March 21, 2018 at 3:11 pm EDT
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