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The so-called ‘parental rights’ movement is about control, not personal freedoms
OPINION: Canadians should be vigilant against growing anti-trans backlash
Charter challenge of Canada’s sex work laws dismissed by Ontario court
Sex workers’ rights groups say trans, racialized workers are particularly impacted by current laws, police targeting
Comedian Jes Tom on the art of being horny online
They bring their Elliot Page–presented show “Less Lonely” to Just For Laughs Toronto later this month
1 Million March met with thousands of counter-protesters across Canada
While queers and allies turned up in droves, there’s still cause for concern
Xtra is the first LGBTQ2S+ publication to join The Trust Project
We’re spilling the tea on the Trust Mark logo, that little T-mark now appearing on Xtra’s stories
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The case for digital minimalism—even for the gays who love excess
ANALYSIS: Digital minimalism is more than a time-management tool; it’s a whole new mindset. How might this approach to technology benefit queer users in particular?
‘Fair Play’ is the thorough reflection on the trans sport ‘debate’ we need
Sports writer Katie Barnes’s debut book is a must-read deep dive into trans inclusion in sport
Right-wing groups are planning transphobic demonstrations across Canada this week
A ragtag group under the 1 Million March 4 Children banner is calling for protests over queer-inclusive education. It’s unclear how extensive the groups are, but counter-protests are being organized too
Why this couple is fighting HIV discrimination in Mexico
On their wedding day, Alejandro Romero Cigarroa and Emmanuel Romero Cázares discovered that they were barred from marrying because they are HIV-positive
‘Golden Delicious’ offers a sweet, fresh take on the classic coming-of-age sports story
Young intimacy is rarely portrayed so beautifully—plus there’s a meet-cute moment for the ages. Xtra talks with the film’s director and star
Poilievre’s silence on party’s anti-trans policies speaks volumes
OPINION: By intentionally ignoring anti-trans policies, the Conservative leader continues to placate the far-right
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Months after becoming the subject of an anti-trans media circus, a Missouri youth gender clinic is officially closing
OPINION: Anti-trans media has real-world consequences for trans health
A young boy blossoms in the desert in ‘Frybread Face and Me’ at TIFF
REVIEW: Director Billy Luther’s feature debut is an absolutely charming coming-of-age story set in the Navajo Nation of Arizona
Can ‘American Ninja Warrior’ stay gender-inclusive as it goes mainstream?
A ninja league sets a model for all-gender divisions, even as “American Ninja Warrior” backs away from its prior commitment to gender inclusivity
What makes high-intensity cheerleading drama ‘Backspot’ such a winner
REVIEW: Devery Jacobs gives a intensely physical and emotionally nuanced performance
Anti-trans policies at Conservative convention met with apathy and outrage
“People are going to die,” says a former Conservative candidate, while party leaders refuse to take a stand on LGBTQ2S+ rights
The ‘trans debate’ isn’t just about wonky policy issues, it’s about families
OPINION: Anti-trans laws are tearing apart the families conservatives purport to want to protect
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