Indie news outlets are caught in the middle of a fight between giant corporations, legacy media and the Canadian government

The organizers behind opposition to Wednesday’s anti-trans marches warn that Canada is headed down a “dangerous path”

Plus Danny Ramadan’s new children’s book and more

OPINION: Canadians should be vigilant against growing anti-trans backlash

Sex workers’ rights groups say trans, racialized workers are particularly impacted by current laws, police targeting

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

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

OPINION: By intentionally ignoring anti-trans policies, the Conservative leader continues to placate the far-right

“People are going to die,” says a former Conservative candidate, while party leaders refuse to take a stand on LGBTQ2S+ rights

Cheng Thom discusses her latest book, and how she holds on to love and hope

Director Sophie Dupuis and star Théodore Pellerin discuss why the artform of drag is so contested—and necessary—right now

Plus two great fiction choices for tweens and teens

Transgender Europe’s executive director Lenny Emson provides insight into LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine

ANALYSIS: The LGBTQ2S+ travel warning drops as Canada wrestles with a rise in extremism within its own borders

The province is also giving parents the opportunity to pull their students out of sex-education classes

Despite being in a long-term, monogamous relationship, Liam Dee’s dying wish to become a tissue donor was deemed “high-risk.” He’s not the only one

ANALYSIS: It’s helpful to have a report that calls Policy 713 harmful

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

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After 1 Million March, counter-protest organizers warn of what comes next

Put music from Sister Wife Sex Strike, Venezuelan film ‘Bad Hair’ and a Coyote Joe Stevens musical on your culture calendar

The so-called ‘parental rights’ movement is about control, not personal freedoms

Charter challenge of Canada’s sex work laws dismissed by Ontario court

Right-wing groups are planning transphobic demonstrations across Canada this week

‘Golden Delicious’ offers a sweet, fresh take on the classic coming-of-age sports story

Poilievre’s silence on party’s anti-trans policies speaks volumes

Anti-trans policies at Conservative convention met with apathy and outrage

Kai Cheng Thom’s ‘Falling Back in Love with Being Human’ is an ode to the love letter

‘Solo’ at TIFF is a celebratory love letter to Montreal’s drag scene

Book your date with queer country love from Tyler Childers and trans advocate Chanel Lopez

The dire situation for queer and trans Ukrainians, and how Canada can help

Canadian travel advisory a sign the world is noticing U.S. transphobia

Saskatchewan will require trans kids to get parental consent for changing names and pronouns in classroom

‘Robbed of the legacy he wanted to leave.’ A gay man’s family fights for the right to donate organs and tissues

New Brunswick premier’s discriminatory policy gets deserved rebuke

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