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Analysis

When abuse and bullying are normalized

When abuse and bullying are normalized

The alleged sexual assault at St Michael’s College School made me reconsider what happened to me at school

By Gordon Nore • December 10, 2018 at 11:10 am EDT
Opinion

It’s time to downsize Pride

It’s time to downsize Pride

The bigger Pride gets, the less it reflects our community, our history and our values

By Rinaldo Walcott • December 5, 2018 at 12:01 pm EDT
HIV/AIDS

A friend, an uncle, a lover: Three people reflect on loved ones lost to AIDS

A friend, an uncle, a lover: Three people reflect on loved ones lost to AIDS

Stories from friends, family and lovers of the departed—people who continue to remember and fight to never forget

By Arvin Joaquin • November 29, 2018 at 10:21 am EDT
Trans

Why silencing trans art endangers trans lives

Why silencing trans art endangers trans lives

This unspecified threat that cis people express in relation to trans art is resulting in that trans art being censored

By Katie Sly • November 20, 2018 at 3:20 pm EDT
Trans

Here, now and always: remembering transgender people every day

Here, now and always: remembering transgender people every day

Trans is here and it is here to stay

By Terrence Abrahams • November 19, 2018 at 4:30 pm EDT
Opinion

Naked Heart festival gets real about success and struggles for queer and trans writers

Naked Heart festival gets real about success and struggles for queer and trans writers

The Toronto literary festival is in its fourth year

By Andrea Zanin • November 9, 2018 at 3:34 pm EDT
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Health

New draft of Assisted Human Reproduction Act continues anti-gay discrimination

New draft of Assisted Human Reproduction Act continues anti-gay discrimination

Sperm donors must refrain from having sex with men for six months prior

By Rob Salerno • November 8, 2018 at 4:38 pm EDT
Love & Sex

Getting ghosted: a queer love story

Getting ghosted: a queer love story

Who they gonna call? Not you!

By Matthew Cassano • October 31, 2018 at 10:54 am EDT

A sex toy story: how adult toys can improve your life and relationships

A sex toy story: how adult toys can improve your life and relationships

What curious beginners and veteran enthusiasts should know about these intimate accessories

Created for AdamMale • October 29, 2018 at 3:02 pm EDT
Canada

What it’s like being a gender non-conforming model of colour

What it’s like being a gender non-conforming model of colour

The future of fashion is beyond constructs of gender

By Sebastian Yue • October 26, 2018 at 5:38 pm EDT
Opinion

Why Toronto progressives still can’t win

Why Toronto progressives still can’t win

What does a progressive Toronto look like? The left doesn’t know either

By Rob Salerno • October 24, 2018 at 6:02 pm EDT
Analysis

The four ways that LGBT communities are responding to Pride Toronto welcoming back police

The four ways that LGBT communities are responding to Pride Toronto welcoming back police

Is it time to move towards a small-p pride?

By Andrea Zanin • October 19, 2018 at 5:14 pm EDT
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People Like Me

Escaping suburbia with The Kids in The Hall

Escaping suburbia with The Kids in The Hall

Buddy Cole was the fearless queer impresario I longed to be

By EC Marcon • October 17, 2018 at 12:29 pm EDT
Opinion

Toronto needs an experienced mayor — and it’s not John Tory

Toronto needs an experienced mayor — and it’s not John Tory

A bold, progressive mayor with a strong team of experienced councillors is what we need to weather the Ford storm

By Rob Salerno • October 15, 2018 at 3:50 pm EDT

Navigating the complex hurdles faced by LGBT youth newcomers

Navigating the complex hurdles faced by LGBT youth newcomers

Obstacles surrounding housing, education and employment can seem insurmountable

Created for Supporting Our Youth • October 11, 2018 at 2:58 pm EDT
Coming Out

Queer and here: LGBT Canadian youth come out to immigrant families

Queer and here: LGBT Canadian youth come out to immigrant families

LGBT Canadian youth talk about coming out to a family that might have a different point of view

By Jordan Steinhauer • October 11, 2018 at 10:51 am EDT
Editorial

Meet Xtra’s new director of editorial

Meet Xtra’s new director of editorial

‘I can’t wait to launch this new chapter’

By Rachel Giese • October 10, 2018 at 4:09 pm EDT
People Like Me

How Mashrou’ Leila helped me celebrate my queer Arab identity

How Mashrou’ Leila helped me celebrate my queer Arab identity

Mashrou’ Leila’s music reflects ways in which I, like other queer Arabs, am allowed to exist

By Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch • October 5, 2018 at 3:04 pm EDT
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