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Power

Carleton University PhD candidate reunites with his husband after two years of detention in Turkey

Carleton University PhD candidate reunites with his husband after two years of detention in Turkey

While on a family visit in Turkey in September 2020, Cihan Erdal was arrested on charges of inciting violent protests six year ago

By Diamond Yao • September 16, 2022 at 2:08 pm EDT
Music

Meet the queer voices taking the Canadian Country Music Awards by storm

Meet the queer voices taking the Canadian Country Music Awards by storm

Slowly but surely, things are improving for queer Canadians in country music

By Dan Clapson • September 9, 2022 at 12:32 pm EDT
Power

Montreal Pride parade cancellation begs the question: is it time for more community collaboration?

Montreal Pride parade cancellation begs the question: is it time for more community collaboration?

Community members say Fierté Montréal needs to communicate more and better, but has their support

By Savannah Stewart • September 8, 2022 at 2:27 pm EDT
Activism

Kiwi Farms, an online forum known for anti-trans harassment, has been shut down

Kiwi Farms, an online forum known for anti-trans harassment, has been shut down

The action was taken following a #DropKiwiFarms campaign 

By Dika Ofoma • September 8, 2022 at 9:54 am EDT
Books

How a proposed book publishing merger will further marginalize LGBTQ2S+ authors across the English-speaking world

How a proposed book publishing merger will further marginalize LGBTQ2S+ authors across the English-speaking world

Will Simon & Schuster’s conservative bent infect the more welcoming Penguin Random House?

By Stephenie Magister • September 7, 2022 at 2:48 pm EDT
Power

Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland

Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland

For one trans woman, watching the spread of U.S. legislation targeting trans youth brings back painful memories

By Rhea Rollmann • September 6, 2022 at 4:18 pm EDT
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Politics

Marci Ien commits to implementing federal action plan

Marci Ien commits to implementing federal action plan

The minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth on the federal government’s 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan

By Dale Smith • September 6, 2022 at 4:11 pm EDT
Drag Race

Join us for an Ask Me Anything with Xtra’s ‘Drag Race’ experts

Join us for an Ask Me Anything with Xtra’s ‘Drag Race’ experts

Kevin O’Keeffe and Russ Martin will take your questions ahead of the “Canada’s Drag Race” Season 3 finale

By Mel Woods • September 2, 2022 at 10:59 am EDT
The Xtra Long Read

Finding dementia care is exhausting—especially if you’re queer or trans

Finding dementia care is exhausting—especially if you’re queer or trans

From homophobic microaggressions to being denied gender-affirming care, LGBTQ2S+ seniors and their caregivers face added barriers to accessing proper support

By Tobin Ng • September 1, 2022 at 4:59 pm EDT
Power

The U.K. has sent over 3,000 queer refugees back to countries with homophobic laws since 2017

The U.K. has sent over 3,000 queer refugees back to countries with homophobic laws since 2017

U.K. activists are criticizing the government for “failing to stand up” for queer people seeking asylum following the publication of a damning new report

By Dika Ofoma • September 1, 2022 at 3:40 pm EDT
Power

Federal government launches 2SLGBTQI+ action plan

Federal government launches 2SLGBTQI+ action plan

Leaders and community groups weigh in on the new plan

By Dale Smith • August 31, 2022 at 5:56 pm EDT
Health

Nearly half of queer men have decreased sexual activity over fears of mpox

Nearly half of queer men have decreased sexual activity over fears of mpox

Almost 50 percent of queer men in the U.S. have cut back their sexual activity during the outbreak, according to a recent survey

By Ursula Muñoz S. • August 30, 2022 at 12:04 pm EDT
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Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I have herpes. Do I have to tell every single partner about it?

I have herpes. Do I have to tell every single partner about it?

“The hard-and-fast ethical rules we come up with in conversation often don’t feel as compelling in real life”

By Kai Cheng Thom • August 30, 2022 at 10:50 am EDT
Health

‘I felt like they were afraid of me.’ Mpox patients call out lack of support from healthcare professionals, government

‘I felt like they were afraid of me.’ Mpox patients call out lack of support from healthcare professionals, government

As cases continue to rise in North America, queer and trans men are still struggling to access mpox vaccines, treatment and financial aid

By Krishna Rau • August 26, 2022 at 11:33 am EDT
Politics

After nearly two decades of queer activism, this municipal candidate had to face down vile homophobic accusations recently

After nearly two decades of queer activism, this municipal candidate had to face down vile homophobic accusations recently

OPINION: The rise in online hate has made local politics a critical new battleground in LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Ariel Troster • August 26, 2022 at 10:03 am EDT
Books

Joshua Whitehead’s new book of essays is a bold testament to the power of Two-Spirit storytelling

Joshua Whitehead’s new book of essays is a bold testament to the power of Two-Spirit storytelling

Playing with format and voice, the award-winning Indigenous writer not only makes love with the land—he makes love with language

By Ronkwahrhakónha Dube • August 24, 2022 at 10:27 am EDT
Conversion therapy

No U.S. state has ever repealed a conversion therapy ban. These lawmakers want to change that

No U.S. state has ever repealed a conversion therapy ban. These lawmakers want to change that

Utah outlawed any attempt to change a minor’s LGBTQ2S+ identity two years ago, but the policy is under attack

By Dika Ofoma • August 23, 2022 at 5:33 pm EDT
The Buzz

Harry Styles’s opinions on gay sex in film come under social media fire

Harry Styles’s opinions on gay sex in film come under social media fire

Plus that Amandla Stenberg Twitter drama, and JoJo Siwa is back on the market

By Mel Woods • August 23, 2022 at 11:41 am EDT
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