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What social isolation feels like for trans folks
For trans and non-binary Canadians, measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 mean less social support and access to life-saving medications
COVID-19: Your communities in action, Mar. 25
A running diary of LGBTQ2 folk coping and caring for each other. Today: The 519 community centre in Toronto and North Carolina’s Campus Pride
How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting LGBTQ2 refugees waiting to come to Canada?
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
Lesbian media is too white—and I’m tired of it
More and more, queer women are at the centre of TV shows and films. But Black women and women of colour remain noticeably absent
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Xtra’s social distancing mixtape
Our favourite bops for dancing on your own
Surviving conversion therapy
Matt Ashcroft’s story illustrates why a federal ban on conversion therapy is vitally important
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 4 power ranking: Foul play
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 4 recap: Let’s play some basketball!
Realness, eleganza and basketball wives, oh my! It’s time for the ball challenge
Davia Spain is bringing hope and resolve to your playlist
The Black trans artist discusses her debut album, ‘Dawning’
‘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
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COVID-19: Your communities in action, Mar. 20
A running diary of LGBTQ2 folk coping and caring for each other. Today: Your weekend queer concert roundup with Jeremy Dutcher, Rufus Wainwright, Janette King and more.
Trans people in Canada are still facing major health inequities. This new study can help us understand the gaps
From harassment, poverty and mental health, the groundbreaking study by Trans Pulse Canada shows us we still have work to do
COVID-19: Your Communities in Action, Mar. 19
A running diary of LGBTQ2 folk coping and caring for each other. Today: Your invitation to the partypocalypse and something darling for the kiddies
We should’ve learned from the AIDS epidemic. We didn’t
We know that transparency, testing, reducing stigma and increasing access can save lives in the COVID-19 crisis. So why are we repeating past mistakes?
Vladimir Putin’s possible term extension, Billy Eichner’s plea and RuPaul’s big ruveal
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, March 20
COVID-19: Your Communities in Action, Mar. 18
A running diary of LGBTQ2 folk caring and coping for each other. Today: queer Berliners mobilize to help the most vulnerable, the oldest LGBTQ2 bookstore in the world reinvents itself again, and Charli XCX spreads positivity
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