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Proud Lives

Gerald Hannon, a key figure in the gay liberation movement, has died at age 77

Gerald Hannon, a key figure in the gay liberation movement, has died at age 77

Friends and colleagues recall one of Canada’s most infamous journalists and longtime board member of Xtra’s publisher

By Ed Jackson • May 9, 2022 at 4:17 pm EDT
Love & Sex

Going on a sex vacation made me wonder: am I demisexual?

Going on a sex vacation made me wonder: am I demisexual?

After a breakup, I thought I wanted to dive headfirst into casual sex. But I learned sexuality and desire are rarely static or easily defined

By Bobby Box • May 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm EDT
Power

The post-Roe v. Wade future is already here

The post-Roe v. Wade future is already here

ANALYSIS: Transmasculine people are not an addendum to the abortion debate. We’re at its centre because our reproductive, sexual and bodily sovereignty is currently challenged on every front

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • May 6, 2022 at 12:20 pm EDT
Music

Beyond the camp and frivolity of Eurovision

Beyond the camp and frivolity of Eurovision

Despite being dismissed as frivolous spectacle in North America, the song contest has always shaped geopolitics and been a force for queer and trans representation

By Isaac Würmann • May 6, 2022 at 11:35 am EDT
Love Like Mine

Double disclosure: How getting herpes helped me come out as bisexual

Double disclosure: How getting herpes helped me come out as bisexual

I’m still afraid of people’s reactions, but I’ve learned to live with the fear

By Cam Smith • May 6, 2022 at 10:14 am EDT
Politics

These two U.S. states just took a stand against anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation

These two U.S. states just took a stand against anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation

Louisiana and Kansas rejected bills targeting LGBTQ2S+ education and trans sports participation, respectively

By Nico Lang • May 4, 2022 at 2:48 pm EDT
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TV & Film

How watching ‘Heartstopper’ helped heal the hurt teen inside me

How watching ‘Heartstopper’ helped heal the hurt teen inside me

Netflix’s “Heartstopper” presents a world a generation wishes it had

By Matthew Pearson • May 4, 2022 at 2:23 pm EDT
Censorship

Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary

Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary

If made law, the bill would prohibit materials the government sees as promoting LGBTQ+ identities in schools

By Jackie Richardson • May 3, 2022 at 3:18 pm EDT
Justice

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and marriage equality could be next

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and marriage equality could be next

A leaked draft opinion from conservative Justice Samuel Alito could spell disaster for LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Oliver Haug • May 3, 2022 at 2:14 pm EDT
Books

Our pick of books to help you celebrate Pride season (plus some edgier reads, too)

Our pick of books to help you celebrate Pride season (plus some edgier reads, too)

Check out the 14 LGBTQ2S+ books we’re most excited to dive into this Pride

By Paul Gallant • May 3, 2022 at 12:57 pm EDT
Books

In the graphic novel ‘Kisses for Jet,’ a gender-questioning teenager wrestles with who they are

In the graphic novel ‘Kisses for Jet,’ a gender-questioning teenager wrestles with who they are

Joris Bas Backer talks to Maia Kobabe about going beyond the narrative of “I always knew”

By Maia Kobabe • May 2, 2022 at 12:04 pm EDT
Politics

Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws

Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the convictions of 119 people under its criminal codes banning gay sex were “simply wrong”

By Nico Lang • April 29, 2022 at 4:12 pm EDT
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TV & Film

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May

Here are our picks of what’s new and streaming this month

By Sarah Taher • April 29, 2022 at 2:38 pm EDT
TV & Film

How ‘Our Flag Means Death’ embraces fanfiction tropes

How ‘Our Flag Means Death’ embraces fanfiction tropes

OPINION: The Taika Waititi-starring pirate comedy gives fans real queer emotional payoffs to silly set-ups

By Alyssa Wu • April 28, 2022 at 12:06 pm EDT
Activism

This map is tracking America’s historic wave of anti-trans legislation

This map is tracking America’s historic wave of anti-trans legislation

Trans Legislation Tracker is shedding light on the real-world consequences of these bills

By Emma Banks • April 27, 2022 at 4:56 pm EDT
Music

Sexy, campy, revolutionary and downright queer, brega provides the soundtrack to Brazil’s working class

Sexy, campy, revolutionary and downright queer, brega provides the soundtrack to Brazil’s working class

But just what is it, exactly? Nicole Froio investigates this immensely popular musical genre

By Nicole Froio • April 27, 2022 at 11:30 am EDT
Excerpt

Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?

Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?

In this excerpt from their new book, Laurence Fox challenges cishet norms in the current wave of dystopian novels

By Laurence Fox • April 27, 2022 at 10:12 am EDT
Relationships

How do I know whether my relationship is abusive?

How do I know whether my relationship is abusive?

My girlfriend and I are experiencing a lot of high-intensity conflict and anger—which is making me question whether either of us is being abusive

By Kai Cheng Thom • April 26, 2022 at 3:40 pm EDT
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