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Love Like Mine

My lover used to cook for me. When she stopped, I knew our relationship was over

My lover used to cook for me. When she stopped, I knew our relationship was over

Every time she didn’t offer to make ravioli, I heard, “You aren’t the woman I want to keep”

By Lauren Parker • April 2, 2020 at 1:35 pm EDT
Identity

I wanted to marry my trans girlfriend in the U.K. I can’t

I wanted to marry my trans girlfriend in the U.K. I can’t

How archaic laws across the pond fail to recognize trans-affirming marriages

By V.S. Wells • April 2, 2020 at 11:43 am EDT
Politics

This U.S. naval officer is suing over Trump’s trans military ban

This U.S. naval officer is suing over Trump’s trans military ban

In a landmark lawsuit, Jane Doe is fighting the U.S. Pentagon to serve as a trans woman

By Nico Lang • April 1, 2020 at 11:33 am EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I’m an old gay rights activist who wants to support the younger generation. Shouldn’t I expect that support in return?

I’m an old gay rights activist who wants to support the younger generation. Shouldn’t I expect that support in return?
By Kai Cheng Thom • March 31, 2020 at 12:32 pm EDT
Abuse

Clear and queer conversations about intimate partner violence

Clear and queer conversations about intimate partner violence

A new podcast drama inspired by ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ aims to get us talking about abusive relationships

By Jennifer Orme • March 26, 2020 at 3:35 pm EDT
Your Communities in Action

COVID-19: Your communities at work, Mar. 24

COVID-19: Your communities at work, Mar. 24

A running diary of LGBTQ2 folk coping and caring for each other. Today: “Community defence” of sex workers and your favourite L.A. lesbian comic talks books

By Xtra Staff • March 24, 2020 at 10:35 am EDT
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Pandemic Pastimes

‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ is the queer utopia we need right now

‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ is the queer utopia we need right now

There’s no better distraction from the uncertainty of COVID-19 than the unreality of deserted island life with a bunch of animal friends

By Erica Lenti • March 20, 2020 at 2:29 pm EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I just got out of a long-term, sexless relationship. I want to hire a sex worker but I’m conflicted, and self-conscious. Should I just forget it?

I just got out of a long-term, sexless relationship. I want to hire a sex worker but I’m conflicted, and self-conscious. Should I just forget it?
By Kai Cheng Thom • March 17, 2020 at 10:57 am EDT
Opinion

What it means for trans folks when AI ‘verifies’ our genders

What it means for trans folks when AI ‘verifies’ our genders

A new women-only app uses biometric software to determine users’ genders. For trans people, it’s yet another pseudo-scientific method of gatekeeping

By Alex V Green • March 9, 2020 at 10:53 am EDT
TV & Film

The 11 must-see titles that make up the Black queer film canon

The 11 must-see titles that make up the Black queer film canon

From the legendary ‘Paris is Burning’ to the lesser known ‘Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen,’ here are the seminal films charting the best of Black LGBTQ2 visibility on screen

By Tre’vell Anderson • February 28, 2020 at 2:54 pm EDT
Health

Does being out help or hinder LGBTQ2 doctors?

Does being out help or hinder LGBTQ2 doctors?

Medical students applying for residency are asking that the application include an optional field to self-identify as queer

By Keren Landman • February 21, 2020 at 10:57 am EDT
Culture

7 highlights from the 2020 Black queer arts calendar

7 highlights from the 2020 Black queer arts calendar

The films, music, games and artists you should look out for this year

By Valerie Complex • February 19, 2020 at 10:31 am EDT
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Relationships

How female friendships helped me celebrate my bisexuality

How female friendships helped me celebrate my bisexuality

Because it’s our girl friends, not just our girlfriends, who are the greatest loves of our lives

By Andi Schwartz • February 13, 2020 at 12:11 pm EDT
Health

Why anti-Black racism in Canadian blood donation is also a gay issue

Why anti-Black racism in Canadian blood donation is also a gay issue

Canada’s history of banning men who have sex with men and Haitians from donating blood goes back to its panic over HIV/AIDS and miscegenation

By OmiSoore Dryden • February 5, 2020 at 12:48 pm EDT
Culture

The best and worst of ‘The L Word: Generation Q’

The best and worst of ‘The L Word: Generation Q’

Bad haircuts, gay trousers, gratuitous side boob and more!

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti • February 3, 2020 at 12:20 pm EDT
Hard or Soft

Actor and comedian Tricia Black on coming out to her parents

Actor and comedian Tricia Black on coming out to her parents
By Xtra Video • January 30, 2020 at 3:40 pm EDT
Off the Chart

“Off the Chart: Generation Q,” Episode 8: Baggage Check

“Off the Chart: Generation Q,” Episode 8: Baggage Check

Here’s your episode of Off The Chart: Generation Q for Jan. 27

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti • January 27, 2020 at 5:53 pm EDT
Activism

A searing exposé of anti-Black racism in Canada

A searing exposé of anti-Black racism in Canada

In his new book, ‘The Skin We’re In,’ journalist Desmond Cole describes how the Black Lives Matter protests at Toronto Pride helped define a year of activism

By Desmond Cole • January 27, 2020 at 10:27 am EDT
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