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Online bullying has become legal persecution and violence—it’s time for us to respond
OPINION: If you think the campaigns against drag queens aren’t coming for you next—pay attention
Two Iranian LGBTQ+ activists have been sentenced to death
Iran is one of at least eight countries where homosexuality is punishable by the death penalty
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
Chile just blocked historic LGBTQ+ rights reforms—and Scotland could be next
Chileans voted against a new pro-LGBTQ+ constitution, and proposed trans rights reforms in Scotland are also in jeopardy
4chan trolls flooded a suicide hotline by pretending to be LGBTQ2S+ youth in crisis
The Trevor Project said the calls increased wait times for actual queer and trans youth seeking help
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Kiwi Farms, an online forum known for anti-trans harassment, has been shut down
The action was taken following a #DropKiwiFarms campaign
This lesbian couple just married in Romania—even though same-sex marriage is illegal
The women were able to sidestep their country’s definition of marriage because one of them had not yet had her gender changed on her official documents
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Vivian Vanderpuss
This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks religion, non-binary fashion and why drag kings should be on “Drag Race”
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?
The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp
Being queer in Appalachia can be hard. This one-of-a-kind program hopes to make it a little easier
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
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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
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 8 power ranking: ‘Burning glances, turning heads’
Who came out the best after the Masquerade Ball?
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 8 recap: Ball is life
“Masquerade! Look around—there’s another mask behind you!”
Four queer Canadian directors talk bringing grit and glitter to TIFF 2022
The filmmakers behind “Something You Said Last Night” “ROSIE” and more are queering the Toronto International Film Festival
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
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
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