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Politics

The so-called ‘parental rights’ movement is about control, not personal freedoms

The so-called ‘parental rights’ movement is about control, not personal freedoms

OPINION: Canadians should be vigilant against growing anti-trans backlash

By Katelyn Burns • September 22, 2023 at 3:40 pm EDT
Comedy

Comedian Jes Tom on the art of being horny online

Comedian Jes Tom on the art of being horny online

They bring their Elliot Page–presented show “Less Lonely” to Just For Laughs Toronto later this month

By Mel Woods • September 21, 2023 at 3:48 pm EDT
Books

‘Fair Play’ is the thorough reflection on the trans sport ‘debate’ we need

‘Fair Play’ is the thorough reflection on the trans sport ‘debate’ we need

Sports writer Katie Barnes’s debut book is a must-read deep dive into trans inclusion in sport

By Michelle Kay • September 19, 2023 at 11:48 am EDT
TV & Film

‘Golden Delicious’ offers a sweet, fresh take on the classic coming-of-age sports story

‘Golden Delicious’ offers a sweet, fresh take on the classic coming-of-age sports story

Young intimacy is rarely portrayed so beautifully—plus there’s a meet-cute moment for the ages. Xtra talks with the film’s director and star

By Max Gao • September 14, 2023 at 12:55 pm EDT
Politics

Poilievre’s silence on party’s anti-trans policies speaks volumes

Poilievre’s silence on party’s anti-trans policies speaks volumes

OPINION: By intentionally ignoring anti-trans policies, the Conservative leader continues to placate the far-right 

By Dale Smith • September 14, 2023 at 10:32 am EDT
Trans Health

Months after becoming the subject of an anti-trans media circus, a Missouri youth gender clinic is officially closing

Months after becoming the subject of an anti-trans media circus, a Missouri youth gender clinic is officially closing

OPINION: Anti-trans media has real-world consequences for trans health

By Katelyn Burns • September 13, 2023 at 4:31 pm EDT
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Politics

Anti-trans policies at Conservative convention met with apathy and outrage

Anti-trans policies at Conservative convention met with apathy and outrage

“People are going to die,” says a former Conservative candidate, while party leaders refuse to take a stand on LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Denio Lourenco • September 11, 2023 at 2:14 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Solo’ at TIFF is a celebratory love letter to Montreal’s drag scene

‘Solo’ at TIFF is a celebratory love letter to Montreal’s drag scene

Director Sophie Dupuis and star Théodore Pellerin discuss why the artform of drag is so contested—and necessary—right now

By Pat Mullen • September 8, 2023 at 10:57 am EDT
Politics

Canadian travel advisory a sign the world is noticing U.S. transphobia 

Canadian travel advisory a sign the world is noticing U.S. transphobia 

ANALYSIS: The LGBTQ2S+ travel warning drops as Canada wrestles with a rise in extremism within its own borders

By Katelyn Burns • August 31, 2023 at 2:18 pm EDT
Environment

How to prepare for the next environmental disaster

How to prepare for the next environmental disaster

LGBTQ2S+ people are among the communities facing higher risks in disasters. But we also have crucial skills to help each other through

By Zena Sharman • August 30, 2023 at 10:26 am EDT
TV & Film

Top 10 films at TIFF 2023

Top 10 films at TIFF 2023

We preview the buzziest queer and trans films at this year’s festival

By Christos Tsirbas • August 29, 2023 at 4:13 pm EDT
Politics

Saskatchewan will require trans kids to get parental consent for changing names and pronouns in classroom

Saskatchewan will require trans kids to get parental consent for changing names and pronouns in classroom

The province is also giving parents the opportunity to pull their students out of sex-education classes

By Jackie Richardson • August 25, 2023 at 11:57 am EDT
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Health

‘Robbed of the legacy he wanted to leave.’ A gay man’s family fights for the right to donate organs and tissues

‘Robbed of the legacy he wanted to leave.’ A gay man’s family fights for the right to donate organs and tissues

Despite being in a long-term, monogamous relationship, Liam Dee’s dying wish to become a tissue donor was deemed “high-risk.” He’s not the only one

By Kevin Hurren • August 23, 2023 at 10:57 am EDT
Politics

Mississippi trans youth forced to flee the state in wake of health care ban

Mississippi trans youth forced to flee the state in wake of health care ban

Faced with anti-trans bans, trans youth and their families in Mississippi scramble for alternatives

By Sophie Hurwitz • August 21, 2023 at 4:43 pm EDT
Tech

I asked ChatGPT to write an article about trans athletes. It didn’t go well

I asked ChatGPT to write an article about trans athletes. It didn’t go well

OPINION: Language learning models are a threat to queer journalism that we should be taking very seriously

By Katelyn Burns • August 21, 2023 at 10:24 am EDT
Politics

New Brunswick premier’s discriminatory policy gets deserved rebuke 

New Brunswick premier’s discriminatory policy gets deserved rebuke 

ANALYSIS: It’s helpful to have a report that calls Policy 713 harmful

By Dale Smith • August 18, 2023 at 3:07 pm EDT
Business

Why 2023 was a transformational year in how companies do Pride marketing 

Why 2023 was a transformational year in how companies do Pride marketing 

This year, LGBTQ2S+ Pride marketing encountered a backlash like no other. But the lessons learned might transform it into something better going forward.

By Rob Csernyik • August 16, 2023 at 9:56 am EDT
TV & Film

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ just keeps getting queerer

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ just keeps getting queerer

Now in its fifth season, the bonkers vampire comedy revels in being a pansexual playground

By Catherine Caruso • August 15, 2023 at 8:54 am EDT
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