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The Buzz

22 predictions for 2022

22 predictions for 2022

Lil Nas X NFTs to a Kristen Stewart Oscar, here are our queer and trans pop culture predictions for the year ahead

By Mel Woods • January 5, 2022 at 3:10 pm EDT
Justice

Gay men convicted under U.K. laws criminalizing sodomy set to be pardoned

Gay men convicted under U.K. laws criminalizing sodomy set to be pardoned

U.K.’s anti-gay laws, which date back to colonial times, remain on the books in dozens of countries

By Oliver Haug • January 5, 2022 at 2:06 pm EDT
Culture

The husband stays in the book

The husband stays in the book

How queer authors who write about non-queer subjects are forced to be closeted, and why one author has had enough

By Michael Harris • January 5, 2022 at 10:30 am EDT
TV & Film

Our sparkly guide to magical girl shows, anime’s queerest genre

Our sparkly guide to magical girl shows, anime’s queerest genre

Revivals of “Sailor Moon” and “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” demonstrate the enduring appeal of high femme adventures 

By V.S. Wells • January 4, 2022 at 8:03 am EDT
TV & Film

‘The Eternals,’ ‘DemonHuntr’ and Jonathan Van Ness are streaming in January

‘The Eternals,’ ‘DemonHuntr’ and Jonathan Van Ness are streaming in January

Here’s everything LGBTQ2S+ coming to streaming platforms in January 

By Sarah Taher • December 23, 2021 at 12:17 pm EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2021

The best and worst social media moments of 2021

The best and worst social media moments of 2021

Here are 10 times queer and trans people broke the internet over the past year

By Jordan Currie, Michelle da Silva • December 23, 2021 at 11:53 am EDT
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Politics

On LGBTQ2S+ issues, Canada got plenty done in 2021—but the hard work has just begun

On LGBTQ2S+ issues, Canada got plenty done in 2021—but the hard work has just begun

The flashy victories have been won. Now, it’s time for the real, substantive, unsexy policy work

By Dale Smith • December 23, 2021 at 7:55 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2021

Gen Z led the charge: The kids were alright in 2021

Gen Z led the charge: The kids were alright in 2021

JoJo Siwa and Lil Nas X both had huge years. Their rise can teach us something about the future of queer celebrity

By Mel Woods • December 22, 2021 at 11:41 am EDT
Power

This historic ruling just secured equality for same-sex parents across Europe

This historic ruling just secured equality for same-sex parents across Europe

The victory could lay the groundwork for future wins in the EU

By Sophie Hurwitz • December 22, 2021 at 10:00 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2021

The righteous queens and shady bitches of 2021

The righteous queens and shady bitches of 2021

Celebrating the GOATs and condemning the flops in yet another pandemic year

By Xtra Staff • December 22, 2021 at 9:55 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2021

The queer and trans songs we loved in 2021

The queer and trans songs we loved in 2021

Lil Nas X and MUNA made some of Xtra staff’s favourite songs of the year

By Xtra Staff • December 21, 2021 at 11:20 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2021

A year of political wins and losses

A year of political wins and losses

A look back at 12 months of anti-trans legislation, more queer representation in politics and the global fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights 

By Erica Lenti • December 21, 2021 at 10:05 am EDT
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Power

Senegal targets LGBTQ+ community with proposed law increasing punishment for homosexuality

Senegal targets LGBTQ+ community with proposed law increasing punishment for homosexuality

Violators would face up to 10 years in prison

By Nico Lang • December 21, 2021 at 10:00 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2021

The year in love and sex

The year in love and sex

6 stories that defined the way we loved and lusted in 2021

By Ziya Jones • December 20, 2021 at 12:55 pm EDT
Queer View Mirror

‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ 30 years later

‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ 30 years later

Revisiting Idgie and Ruth, the iconic (but closeted) onscreen butch/femme duo 

By Ingrid Randoja • December 15, 2021 at 8:00 am EDT
Power

New Zealand passes law allowing trans people to correct birth certificates without surgery

New Zealand passes law allowing trans people to correct birth certificates without surgery

The legislation reflects a “more accessible and inclusive process” for birth certificate corrections

By Nico Lang • December 14, 2021 at 2:09 pm EDT
The Buzz

RIP to Anne Rice, LGBTQ2S+ ally and legend

RIP to Anne Rice, LGBTQ2S+ ally and legend

“Interview with the Vampire” author Anne Rice passed away this week

By Mel Woods • December 14, 2021 at 11:43 am EDT
Health

What is a period coach—and can they actually help?

What is a period coach—and can they actually help?

A closer look at the educators trying to make menstruation just a little more comfortable

By Sarah Prager • December 13, 2021 at 1:02 pm EDT
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