How far-right groups brought the culture war to Alberta schools
Many of the most vocal groups in developing Alberta’s school policies have no affiliation to kids or the education system
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Carney’s hate crime bill is mostly empty symbolism
The new Liberal hate crime legislation is more symbolic gesture than actual change
Sasha Colby and The Girlfriend Experience on dolling across the world
The drag legend and the rising star talk chosen trans family, post-Drag Race jet-setting and how to survive this moment in history
Queers at work: Xtra seeks mentees to contribute to a new editorial package
Applications for Xtra’s mentorship program for early-career BIPOC journalists are open through Oct. 27
Poilievre and the Conservatives are going after DEI again
In a new petition, the party is calling for a return of “merit”
51st Festival not the 51st State: Fall 2025 at the Ottawa International Writers
Celebrating 51 editions of stories, ideas and inspiration, the 51st Ottawa International Writers Festival kicks off October 22.
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The premiers violating your Charter rights don’t want the courts to weigh in
When it comes to the Notwithstanding Clause, premiers opposed to the federal government’s factum are showing their true colours
Alberta’s new policy is forcing girls—cis and trans—out of school sports
Gender forms mandated by Bill 29 are forcing families into tough decisions around whether to put their daughters in sports
Second annual Pink Awards will celebrate queer Canadian actors, musicians and human rights advocates
Bilal Baig, Devery Jacobs and Beverly Glenn-Copeland are among the honourees for the second annual Pink Awards
Lana Lin’s new book channels—and challenges—Gertrude Stein
“The Autobiography of H. Lan Thao Lam” is an intimate and experimental love story
Trans prison policies aren’t just about gender—they are about Indigenous rights
Trans-affirming prison policies are being revoked in parts of Canada and the U.S. We need to protect Two-Spirit and trans people in prisons
Quebec bans gender-neutral pronouns from official government communications
Minister of the French Language Jean-François Roberge says it’s about preserving the French language
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Changing health landscape poses a questionable future for HIV organizations
With the closure of the AIDS Committee of Toronto, public health experts are wondering if this is the beginning of the end for HIV service organizations in Canada
Among the archives, you can find love, community and history
Queer and trans archives preserve our past—they also offer community space that is essential to our future
Alberta to use Notwithstanding Clause on anti-trans laws: report
Danielle Smith’s office has reportedly instructed government officials to prepare for using the clause, according to leaked correspondence
Cancel culture favours punishment over solidarity. It’s time to let it go
Queer and social justice movements must reject cancel culture to meet the moment
How BookTok inspired this real-life romance bookstore
Edmonton’s Book Boudoir is building queer-inclusive community one page at a time
Don’t bank on the courts to save trans Albertans
Legal challenges are important, but they don’t get to the root of anti-trans legislation
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