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HIV/AIDS

Why this couple is fighting HIV discrimination in Mexico
Activism

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

By Rob Salerno
‘Red, White, & Royal Blue’ sparks debate over how Hollywood depicts queer sex in film
TV & Film

‘Red, White, & Royal Blue’ sparks debate over how Hollywood depicts queer sex in film

The sex scene in “Red, White & Royal Blue” has led to significant discussions of safe sex depicted in film, realistic scenes between two men, and the continued heterosexual confusion around the most basic aspects of queer sex

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

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

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

By Kevin Hurren
DeSantis to run for president, HRC announces travel advisory for Florida, Montana governor defines sex as binary despite non-binary child, Target Pride merchandise, Iowa churches split over queer rights, falling HIV rates
Xtra News Flash

DeSantis to run for president, HRC announces travel advisory for Florida, Montana governor defines sex as binary despite non-binary child, Target Pride merchandise, Iowa churches split over queer rights, falling HIV rates

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 24

By Jackie Richardson
My hookup lied to me and exposed me to an STI. Can I ghost him?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

My hookup lied to me and exposed me to an STI. Can I ghost him?

Kai weighs in on whether every breakup has to come with an explanation

By Kai Cheng Thom
Why is British Columbia gatekeeping injectable HIV medication?
Health

Why is British Columbia gatekeeping injectable HIV medication?

British Columbia—Canada’s epicentre for HIV research and treatment—falls behind other provinces when it comes to injectables, say advocates

By Kevin Hurren
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Activists respond to book that denies HIV causes AIDS
Activism

Activists respond to book that denies HIV causes AIDS

Organizations and scientists argue the yet-to-be-published book is dangerous

By Eve Cable
Canadian cities aren’t taking the necessary steps to end the HIV epidemic, advocates say
Sexual Health

Canadian cities aren’t taking the necessary steps to end the HIV epidemic, advocates say

From Montreal to Vancouver, an over reliance on policing and other policy failures are top concerns

By Abigail Popple
National 2SLGBTQI+ action plan takes first steps with community funding, clearing criminal records
Politics

National 2SLGBTQI+ action plan takes first steps with community funding, clearing criminal records

Six months into the historic plan, some are still waiting for more concrete commitments 

By Kevin Hurren
Tennessee rejects HIV funding over inclusion of trans rights, abortion groups
Politics

Tennessee rejects HIV funding over inclusion of trans rights, abortion groups

Experts say the state could experience a major outbreak as a result of the funding loss 

By Cassandra Kislenko
Another major HIV vaccine trial has failed 
Sexual Health

Another major HIV vaccine trial has failed 

Researchers found the vaccine, Mosaico, was “safe but ineffective” 

By Maddy Mahoney
Is Canada’s blood ban really over?
Ask an Expert

Is Canada’s blood ban really over?

A public health researcher weighs in on what queer and trans people need to know about donating blood in Canada

By Cassandra Kislenko
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New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing
Sexual Health

New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing

On World AIDS Day, advocates hope the Canadian government will address the pandemic-caused backlog in testing that’s putting communities—especially young queer people—at risk

By Kevin Hurren
Canada’s federal health minister understands the problems with HIV funding, but is vague about solutions
Politics

Canada’s federal health minister understands the problems with HIV funding, but is vague about solutions

Jean-Yves Duclos addresses concerns raised by community groups 

By Dale Smith
‘All the Beauty and the Bloodshed’ is a striking, challenging look at the opioid crisis
TV & Film

‘All the Beauty and the Bloodshed’ is a striking, challenging look at the opioid crisis

REVIEW: Intersecting health crises centre this moving documentary on justice

By Michelle Krasovitski
Nearly all of Zimbabwe’s HIV-positive population is undetectable
Health

Nearly all of Zimbabwe’s HIV-positive population is undetectable

The country’s success in stemming HIV has been replicated by others in sub-Saharan Africa

By Jackie Richardson
30 years and a pandemic later, Gregg Araki’s ‘The Living End’ remains poignant
Queer View Mirror

30 years and a pandemic later, Gregg Araki’s ‘The Living End’ remains poignant

The director’s radical HIV film premiered at Sundance three decades ago

By Kaiya Shunyata
Recent studies in England, U.S. and Canada raise concerns regarding PrEP accessibility
Sexual Health

Recent studies in England, U.S. and Canada raise concerns regarding PrEP accessibility

Nearly 65 percent of people are unable to readily access PrEP in England, according to a report conducted by leading preventative HIV organizations

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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