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Alberta

More municipalities likely to follow Alberta town’s lead with crosswalk ban
Politics

More municipalities likely to follow Alberta town’s lead with crosswalk ban

OPINION: The structure in place that allowed for Westlock’s “neutrality” petition and bylaw shows the darker side of populism that people don’t like to talk about

By Dale Smith
Alberta town votes to ban rainbow crosswalks, Pride flags on public property
Video

Alberta town votes to ban rainbow crosswalks, Pride flags on public property

Westlock, Alberta residents voted on the ban this week, with it passing by a slim margin of 663 to 639

By Xtra Video
Can the federal government stop Danielle Smith’s anti-trans policies?
Politics

Can the federal government stop Danielle Smith’s anti-trans policies?

OPINION: The answer, like the politics that surround the proposals themselves, is complex

By Dale Smith
Canada’s right is ushering in a dangerous anti-science era
Trans Health

Canada’s right is ushering in a dangerous anti-science era

OPINION: Provincial and federal leaders like Pierre Poilievre and Danielle Smith are willing to spew misinformation, take away healthcare and ultimately put trans youth at risk—all to score political points

By Ziya Jones
The Alberta government is trying to legislate how you raise your kids
Politics

The Alberta government is trying to legislate how you raise your kids

OPINION: The premiere’s proposed parental rights policies stomp all over families’ freedom to decide what’s best for them

By Florence Ashley
There’s a growing list of LGBTQ2S+ organizations and allies condemning planned anti-trans policies in Alberta
Politics

There’s a growing list of LGBTQ2S+ organizations and allies condemning planned anti-trans policies in Alberta

Medical organizations, politicians and queer groups say Danielle Smith’s proposed policies are stigmatizing and dangerous

By Oliver Haug
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The cruelty and calm of Alberta’s attack on trans rights
Politics

The cruelty and calm of Alberta’s attack on trans rights

ANALYSIS: The province’s new set of anti-trans policies are unprecedented in Canada and are as politically motivated as it gets

By Mel Woods
Danielle Smith is pandering to her reactionary base
Politics

Danielle Smith is pandering to her reactionary base

ANALYSIS: Between her appearance with Tucker Carlson and parental rights policies, the Alberta premier has clearly committed

By Dale Smith
Wait times for bottom surgery in Canada can be as long as eight years. The impact on individuals can be deadly
Trans Health

Wait times for bottom surgery in Canada can be as long as eight years. The impact on individuals can be deadly

The story of a 30-something Albertan shows how broken the Canadian system is. It may also be a gross violation of their human rights

By Charlotte Sheasby
Canadians win against anti-LGBTQ+ Italian party, Women’s World Cup players show Pride despite ban and more
Xtra News Flash

Canadians win against anti-LGBTQ+ Italian party, Women’s World Cup players show Pride despite ban and more

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 31

By Eve Cable
Calgary Airport trials first gender-neutral security screenings in Canada
Identity

Calgary Airport trials first gender-neutral security screenings in Canada

Trans Canadians celebrate potential update to binary body scanners, but say staff training is needed to ensure the benefits stick

By Phoebe Fuller
As the conservative heartland, Alberta’s election could be a sign of what’s to come nationally
Politics

As the conservative heartland, Alberta’s election could be a sign of what’s to come nationally

OPINION: A Danielle Smith win in Alberta could spell more extremism from federal Tories

By Dale Smith
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As another NDP win in Alberta looms, queers must stop writing off ‘unwinnable places’
Politics

As another NDP win in Alberta looms, queers must stop writing off ‘unwinnable places’

OPINION: Think conservative strongholds like Alberta and the American Deep South are unwinnable by progressives? Think again

By Charlotte Sheasby
Calgary pastor faces multiple charges after disrupting drag storytime
Power

Calgary pastor faces multiple charges after disrupting drag storytime

While many drag events have been cancelled or postponed in Calgary over the last few months, as threats and protests escalate, a local historian says this type of backlash isn’t new

By Julia Peterson
Two-Spirit NDP MP Blake Desjarlais on trans rights, oil and gas companies, diversity and inclusion work and more
Politics

Two-Spirit NDP MP Blake Desjarlais on trans rights, oil and gas companies, diversity and inclusion work and more

Catching up with Desjarlais on his—very busy—first year in Parliament

By Dale Smith
Tegan Quin talks ‘High School,’ new album and discovering TikTok twins
TV & Film

Tegan Quin talks ‘High School,’ new album and discovering TikTok twins

With “Crybaby” and “High School” dropping this month, Tegan and Sara are booked and busy

By Mel Woods
Albertan activists on Premier Danielle Smith’s ‘horrendous’ record on LGBTQ2S+ issues
Politics

Albertan activists on Premier Danielle Smith’s ‘horrendous’ record on LGBTQ2S+ issues

Four LGBTQ2S+ activists in Alberta tell Xtra what the new premier may mean for their province and community

By V.S. Wells
Alberta’s new premier has an alarming LGBTQ2S+ rights history
Politics

Alberta’s new premier has an alarming LGBTQ2S+ rights history

Danielle Smith refused to condemn a candidate for her Wildrose Party in 2012 after he said LGBTQ2S+ people would suffer in a “lake of fire”

By V.S. Wells
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