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Politics

A U.K. trans man was denied legal gender recognition because he’s trying to conceive

A U.K. trans man was denied legal gender recognition because he’s trying to conceive

The decision falls in line with horrific sterilization histories entwined with rising fascism

By Jake Hall • August 26, 2025 at 6:34 pm EDT
Politics

The Skrmetti decision was a long time coming

The Skrmetti decision was a long time coming

The far-right campaigned to manufacture outrage over trans kids. The U.S. Supreme Court just bought into it

By Sophie Hurwitz • June 25, 2025 at 3:31 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Sally’ shares the untold queer story of America’s first woman in space

‘Sally’ shares the untold queer story of America’s first woman in space

Sally Ride feared the consequences of her secrets coming to light. Her life has never been more relevant

By Julia Mastroianni • June 17, 2025 at 4:50 pm EDT
Faith & Spirituality

Where does the new pope stand on queer and trans issues?

Where does the new pope stand on queer and trans issues?

OPINION: Pope Leo XIV has said homosexuality is “at odds with gospel.” But I’m cautiously optimistic

By Katelyn Burns • May 9, 2025 at 3:44 pm EDT
Censorship

The Supreme Court hears book ban by another name

The Supreme Court hears book ban by another name

In Mahmoud v. Taylor, parents are trying to erase LGBTQ2S+ representation from schools

By Meg Simons • April 30, 2025 at 1:51 pm EDT
Dangerous Space

How the trans rights struggle affects everyone

How the trans rights struggle affects everyone

OPINION: Precedents set by anti-trans movements are driven by the idea that the government and private institutions should have the power to police us all

By Kai Cheng Thom • April 29, 2025 at 4:37 pm EDT
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Rainbow Votes 2025

I helped write the NDP’s trans policy. Why have they abandoned our community?

I helped write the NDP’s trans policy. Why have they abandoned our community?

OPINION: In a time when allies need to stand up for trans rights, the NDP has chosen to stand down—and pivot

By Jules Sherred • April 24, 2025 at 11:21 am EDT
Rainbow Votes 2025

Where are the gays in the federal party platforms?

Where are the gays in the federal party platforms?

OPINION: All three major English party platforms offer thin gruel for queer and trans Canadians

By Dale Smith • April 23, 2025 at 4:37 pm EDT
Rainbow Votes 2025

LGBTQ2S+ parents exist—our federal leaders should value our experience 

LGBTQ2S+ parents exist—our federal leaders should value our experience 

OPINION: The way Poilievre speaks of “biological clocks” as part of the affordability crisis erases the needs of queer and trans parents

By Tara-Michelle Ziniuk • April 14, 2025 at 9:35 am 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
Politics

Why are Democrats pivoting to transphobia?

Why are Democrats pivoting to transphobia?

ANALYSIS: Throwing trans people to the wolves to win elections is wrong. It’s also not going to work

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • March 27, 2025 at 12:24 pm EDT
Dangerous Space

We must live for one another

We must live for one another

ANALYSIS: Community-based suicide intervention is about creating a web of life between our bodies where we can take turns resting and being held when we are overwhelmed

By Kai Cheng Thom • February 7, 2025 at 2:51 pm EDT
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Dangerous Space

Trans representation isn’t trans liberation

Trans representation isn’t trans liberation

OPINION: Even at its zenith, the trendiness of “diversity” appears to have done little to improve the day-to-day lives of trans people as a vulnerable and exploited class

By Kai Cheng Thom • January 10, 2025 at 2:42 pm EDT
Politics

Trudeau’s resignation changes the election-year calculations

Trudeau’s resignation changes the election-year calculations

OPINION: The Liberal Party leadership race will present its own opportunities for change and shifting timelines

By Dale Smith • January 9, 2025 at 12:02 pm EDT
Politics

How Trump 2.0 will further divide America

How Trump 2.0 will further divide America

ANALYSIS: The conservative obsession with “states’ rights” will have wide-ranging effects—from public health to anti-LGBTQ2S+ discrimination

By Zack Ford • January 7, 2025 at 11:45 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2024

Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024

Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024

Xtra’s annual roundup of the most awe-inspiring and most awful players of the year 

By Xtra Staff • December 20, 2024 at 4:26 pm EDT
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12 queer and trans books we missed this year

12 queer and trans books we missed this year

From tales of dramatic family secrets to sweet graphic novels, these titles are worth curling up with

By Xtra Staff • December 16, 2024 at 12:30 pm EDT
Politics

The case for calling your reps

The case for calling your reps

OPINION: The time to demand legislators stand up for trans rights is now

By Katelyn Burns • December 3, 2024 at 4:19 pm EDT
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