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Environment

Disasters don’t discriminate against queer people—but disaster responses do
Environment

Disasters don’t discriminate against queer people—but disaster responses do

As natural disasters and social emergencies continue to rise, queer people are often left in vulnerable situations, with disaster response mostly prioritizing the needs of cis and heterosexual communities

By Eve Cable
How to prepare for the next environmental disaster
Environment

How to prepare for the next environmental disaster

LGBTQ2S+ people are among the communities facing higher risks in disasters. But we also have crucial skills to help each other through

By Zena Sharman
This fundraiser is helping queer and trans flood victims in Pakistan
Activism

This fundraiser is helping queer and trans flood victims in Pakistan

A GoFundMe is trying to fill the gap left by mainstream non-profits 

By Sara Hashemi
We need the joyous anarchy of Pride now more than ever
DIY Pride

We need the joyous anarchy of Pride now more than ever

Amid a pandemic and anti-racism protests—and with large Pride events cancelled—how will LGBTQ2 folks step up to fill the void?

By Gordon Bowness
It’s time for queers to give up glitter
Environment

It’s time for queers to give up glitter

It may be a ubiquitous queer staple, but the sparkly stuff is slowly destroying our planet

By Ziya Jones
The Canadian federal election is coming up. As a queer person, I’m not confident in any of the candidates. Should I even vote?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

The Canadian federal election is coming up. As a queer person, I’m not confident in any of the candidates. Should I even vote?

By Kai Cheng Thom
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The world is burning. Should I bring a baby into it?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

The world is burning. Should I bring a baby into it?

By Kai Cheng Thom
Massive anti sex-ed protest takes over Toronto
Power

Massive anti sex-ed protest takes over Toronto

About 2,500 people gather outside of Queen’s Park to say no to curriculum.

By HG Watson
Elton John tries to ‘build bridge’ between him and Rush Limbaugh
Culture

Elton John tries to ‘build bridge’ between him and Rush Limbaugh

By Raziel Reid
Pic of the gay: The giant butt plug of Paris
Culture

Pic of the gay: The giant butt plug of Paris

By Raziel Reid
Pic of the gay: James Franco and Seth Rogen naked and afraid
Culture

Pic of the gay: James Franco and Seth Rogen naked and afraid

By Raziel Reid
West End plan wins Gold Award
Culture

West End plan wins Gold Award

BC association recognizes plan’s community outreach and innovation

By Natasha Barsotti
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Doctor to test gay ‘cures’ on new TV show
Toronto Diary

Doctor to test gay ‘cures’ on new TV show

By Jeremy Feist
Christopher Rice reads from The Heavens Rise
Arts

Christopher Rice reads from The Heavens Rise

Bestselling author’s sixth book takes place in the Louisiana bayou

By Xtra Editor
Woof! BFF Bears on otters and mama bears
Opinion

Woof! BFF Bears on otters and mama bears

The boys are back and funnier than ever

By Xtra Editor
No need to extend West End plan, says LGBTQ advisory committee co-chair
Power

No need to extend West End plan, says LGBTQ advisory committee co-chair

Vancouver city planners recommend plan proceed to hearing as scheduled

By Natasha Barsotti
West End city planners face criticism at public meeting
Power

West End city planners face criticism at public meeting

Draft community plan recognizes need for new queer centre

By Shauna Lewis
Old electronics can benefit YSB
Power

Old electronics can benefit YSB

By Bradley Turcotte
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