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Canada warns travellers with ‘X’ gender markers about going to the U.S.
Politics

Canada warns travellers with ‘X’ gender markers about going to the U.S.

The updated advisory states that citizens with an “X” gender marker on their passport could face restrictions when entering the U.S. 

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Second annual Pink Awards will celebrate queer Canadian actors, musicians and human rights advocates
Activism

Second annual Pink Awards will celebrate queer Canadian actors, musicians and human rights advocates

Bilal Baig, Devery Jacobs and Beverly Glenn-Copeland are among the honourees for the second annual Pink Awards

By Oliver Haug
Trans prison policies aren’t just about gender—they are about Indigenous rights
Indigenous

Trans prison policies aren’t just about gender—they are about Indigenous rights

Trans-affirming prison policies are being revoked in parts of Canada and the U.S. We need to protect Two-Spirit and trans people in prisons

By Fallon Aubee, Leon Laidlaw
Quebec bans gender-neutral pronouns from official government communications
Politics

Quebec bans gender-neutral pronouns from official government communications

Minister of the French Language Jean-François Roberge says it’s about preserving the French language

By Mel Woods
Among the archives, you can find love, community and history
Taking Space

Among the archives, you can find love, community and history

Queer and trans archives preserve our past—they also offer community space that is essential to our future

By Aino Pihlak
Alberta to use Notwithstanding Clause on anti-trans laws: report
Politics

Alberta to use Notwithstanding Clause on anti-trans laws: report

Danielle Smith’s office has reportedly instructed government officials to prepare for using the clause, according to leaked correspondence

By Mel Woods
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How BookTok inspired this real-life romance bookstore
Taking Space

How BookTok inspired this real-life romance bookstore

Edmonton’s Book Boudoir is building queer-inclusive community one page at a time

By Lauren Kalinowski
Don’t bank on the courts to save trans Albertans
Justice

Don’t bank on the courts to save trans Albertans

Legal challenges are important, but they don’t get to the root of anti-trans legislation

By Charlotte Sheasby
LGBTQ2S+ representation in Parliament is declining. What can we do?
Politics

LGBTQ2S+ representation in Parliament is declining. What can we do?

Research shows fewer queer and trans people hold political power in Canada, and those who do represent fewer political perspectives

By Elizabeth Baisley, Quinn M. Albaugh
Canada must lead on LGBTQ+ rights. Will Carney’s budget meet the moment?
Politics

Canada must lead on LGBTQ+ rights. Will Carney’s budget meet the moment?

With the U.S. shying away from supporting LGBTQ+ rights abroad, Canada must take global leadership

By Dale Smith
Disabled queer organizers refuse to leave anyone behind
Taking Space

Disabled queer organizers refuse to leave anyone behind

From low-sensory spaces to masked events, expanding the menu of options can help make queer spaces accessible to everyone

By Julia Peterson
Toronto lesbians gather for ‘performative masc’ competition
Social Media

Toronto lesbians gather for ‘performative masc’ competition

Butches, studs and mascs gathered in Toronto to compete for the title of the “ultimate performative masc”

By Cody Corrall
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Away from home or school, queer youth find space to hope
Taking Space

Away from home or school, queer youth find space to hope

As anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation targets young people, they find refuge in drop-ins and book clubs

By Phoebe Fuller
What we gain, and lose, when a queer party goes sober
Taking Space

What we gain, and lose, when a queer party goes sober

Nightlife is a significant part of queer and trans culture. How do we navigate all the booze and drugs?

By Kevin Hurren
What is the most underrated song on Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘EMOTION’?
E•MO•TEN

What is the most underrated song on Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘EMOTION’?

Yes, we all love “Run Away With Me.” But the whole album is full of absolute bangers

By KC Hoard, Mel Woods, Oliver Haug
Pierre Poilievre is headed back to Parliament. What happens now?
Politics

Pierre Poilievre is headed back to Parliament. What happens now?

The Conservative Party of Canada leader faces a divided caucus and a leadership review in January

By Mel Woods
This online scam is putting the LGBTQ2S+ global activist community at risk
The Xtra Long Read

This online scam is putting the LGBTQ2S+ global activist community at risk

Scammers targeting money from queer people in intolerant countries

By Rob Csernyik
Carney’s focus on resource economy over people will hurt everyone
Politics

Carney’s focus on resource economy over people will hurt everyone

Women and Gender Equality Canada is facing cuts up to 80 percent of its budget

By Dale Smith
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