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Queer View Mirror

Why the adaptation ‘Anne with an E’ speaks to queers and misfits of all kinds

Why the adaptation ‘Anne with an E’ speaks to queers and misfits of all kinds

The modern interpretation of Anne of Green Gables reflected queer and gender-diverse people’s lives back at them 

By Andi Schwartz • November 22, 2024 at 10:37 am EDT
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Anti-trans violence still a rising issue across North America

Anti-trans violence still a rising issue across North America

Perpetrators of anti-trans violence becoming emboldened, experts say 

By Adam Rhodes • November 20, 2024 at 12:25 pm EDT
Health

You can get Mpox even if you’re vaccinated—it happened to me

You can get Mpox even if you’re vaccinated—it happened to me

Having the virus taught me Canada needs to do more to support people who get Mpox

By Sam Sferrazza • November 18, 2024 at 10:47 am EDT
Politics

From Higgs to Trump, what did this fall’s elections teach Canadians? 

From Higgs to Trump, what did this fall’s elections teach Canadians? 

OPINION: Ahead of a likely federal election next year, what can Canadians take away from the U.S., New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and B.C.? 

By Dale Smith • November 14, 2024 at 9:18 am 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
Youth

Things ‘more intense’ since Alberta policies dropped, says mom of trans kid

Things ‘more intense’ since Alberta policies dropped, says mom of trans kid

From issues at school to considering going out of province for care, parents say things have gotten harder in Alberta

By Ziya Jones • November 8, 2024 at 10:48 am EDT
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Could Canadian conservatives copy Trump’s anti-trans messaging?

Could Canadian conservatives copy Trump’s anti-trans messaging?

The president-elect’s final ad push—and subsequent election win—may have Canada’s right looking to lean in on anti-trans messaging

By Mel Woods • November 7, 2024 at 5:05 pm EDT
Video

Celebrities, activists take red carpet at Pink Awards

Celebrities, activists take red carpet at Pink Awards

Catch them here and on YouTube as LGBTQ2S+ changemakers and their champions are honoured at the inaugural celebration

By Xtra Staff • November 4, 2024 at 12:15 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ finale recap: Queen of the mothertucking globe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ finale recap: Queen of the mothertucking globe

Another season ends in an expected winner—but not for the reason you’d think

By Kevin O'Keeffe • October 29, 2024 at 2:38 pm EDT
Politics

The state of trans rights, post 3 provincial elections 

The state of trans rights, post 3 provincial elections 

New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and B.C. voters all went to the polls, and largely rejected anti-trans rhetoric, but there are still some alarming trends

By Caitlin Hart • October 29, 2024 at 12:02 pm EDT
Activism

Higgs’s defeat a relief to New Brunswick activists, but fight continues 

Higgs’s defeat a relief to New Brunswick activists, but fight continues 

A new Liberal government doesn’t automatically mean the undoing of a year and a half of anti-LGBTQ2S+ policy changes 

By Rhea Rollmann • October 25, 2024 at 9:25 am EDT
Xtra Explains

Xtra Explains: Puberty blockers

Xtra Explains: Puberty blockers

Politicians like Pierre Poilievre and Danielle Smith have set out to restrict their use. But what are these medications actually about?

By Mel Woods • October 22, 2024 at 5:38 pm EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 11 recap: G-Ru-test hits

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 11 recap: G-Ru-test hits

It’s LaLaPaRuZa time with the eliminated queens!

By Kevin O'Keeffe • October 22, 2024 at 5:31 pm EDT
Xtra Explains

Xtra Explains: Gender-affirming surgery for young people

Xtra Explains: Gender-affirming surgery for young people

No province in Canada performs bottom surgery on young people, and even top surgery is very rare

By Mel Woods • October 17, 2024 at 9:02 am EDT
Xtra Explains

Xtra Explains: Hormone replacement therapy for young people

Xtra Explains: Hormone replacement therapy for young people

What does gender-affirming HRT actually look like for trans youth in Canada?

By Mel Woods • October 17, 2024 at 9:02 am EDT
Inside Xtra

Introducing Xtra Explains: Trans Youth

Introducing Xtra Explains: Trans Youth

The 10-part video series provides shareable, fact-checked info on the hot-button issues of the debate around trans youth and their health

By Mel Woods • October 17, 2024 at 9:00 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 10 recap: The final four is set

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 10 recap: The final four is set

And they’re exactly the four you think they are

By Kevin O'Keeffe • October 16, 2024 at 1:32 pm EDT
Books

In ‘American Teenager,’ trans youth get to speak for themselves

In ‘American Teenager,’ trans youth get to speak for themselves

Nico Lang’s book takes us into the lives of seven trans youth across the U.S.

By Ziya Jones • October 10, 2024 at 5:43 pm EDT
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