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Right-wing assaults on trans rights aren’t stopping. Title IX could be a weapon against them
Justice

Right-wing assaults on trans rights aren’t stopping. Title IX could be a weapon against them

ANALYSIS: Protection from discrimination on the basis of sex can and should be used to protect kids like Nex Benedict 

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Canada must be a leader in response to Ugandan anti-LGBTQ+ laws 
Politics

Canada must be a leader in response to Ugandan anti-LGBTQ+ laws 

OPINION: The lack of action is not helping Canada’s image of being a champion for human rights on the global stage

By Dale Smith
As war brings new oppression, queer Russians decide whether to stay or flee
Immigration & Refugees

As war brings new oppression, queer Russians decide whether to stay or flee

With new elections on the horizon, more LGBTQ+ Russians than ever before are being pushed to leave the country

By Katie Marie Davies
After 1 Million March, LGBTQ2S+ youth face rise in bullying and fear of outing 
Youth

After 1 Million March, LGBTQ2S+ youth face rise in bullying and fear of outing 

Youth in Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan have reported an increase in harassment and mental distress since September

By Gabe Oatley
Alberta town to vote on banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks
Politics

Alberta town to vote on banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks

If passed, Westlock would be the first town in Alberta with such a bylaw. The move echoes similar attempts in the U.S. to ban Pride flags in schools and government buildings

By Mel Woods, Oliver Haug
Far-right groups turning to ‘lawfare’ tactic to push back against LGBTQ2S+ curriculum
Education

Far-right groups turning to ‘lawfare’ tactic to push back against LGBTQ2S+ curriculum

Experts say the tactic is more about intimidation than legal enforceability

By Emma Arkell
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Court rules that ‘groomer’ is a slur, not protected speech
Justice

Court rules that ‘groomer’ is a slur, not protected speech

Experts say the precedent means that the queer community will be able to protect themselves from defamation and hateful speech

By Dale Smith
Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches 2023
Rainbow Rewind 2023

Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches 2023

An annual tradition returns: the highs and the lows of the past year, personified

By Xtra Staff
‘Out in the Ring’ documentary unmasks the queer history of professional wrestling
TV & Film

‘Out in the Ring’ documentary unmasks the queer history of professional wrestling

Ry Levey’s debut feature celebrates today’s out performers who are transforming the sport while unearthing its hidden past

By Christos Tsirbas
LGBTQ2S+ leaders say it’s time for new messaging and greater unity
Activism

LGBTQ2S+ leaders say it’s time for new messaging and greater unity

As anti-trans hate rises across the country, advocacy groups are calling for a change in strategy

By Tobin Ng
Canadian travel advisory a sign the world is noticing U.S. transphobia 
Politics

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

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

By Katelyn Burns
Conservatives won’t stop celebrating the Women’s National Soccer team’s loss 
Sports

Conservatives won’t stop celebrating the Women’s National Soccer team’s loss 

OPINION: For all their talk of patriotism, the right would rather root against an American team than support its progressive players

By Katelyn Burns
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Controversial photo ops are a warning sign of shifting conservative political goals
Politics

Controversial photo ops are a warning sign of shifting conservative political goals

OPINION: There are reasons to worry that go far beyond “Straight Pride” T-shirts

By Dale Smith
Poland judge sides with homophobic protestor; our fave looks from the ‘Barbie’ pink carpet and more
Xtra News Flash

Poland judge sides with homophobic protestor; our fave looks from the ‘Barbie’ pink carpet and more

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: July 10

By Eve Cable
The harsh reality of conversion therapy in Nigeria 
Homophobia

The harsh reality of conversion therapy in Nigeria 

Though the practice is banned elsewhere, it continues in the West African country

By Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye
Christian nationalists fuelling anti-LGBTQ2S+ agenda across Canada 
Hate Watch

Christian nationalists fuelling anti-LGBTQ2S+ agenda across Canada 

Christian groups that rose to prominence in last year’s Freedom Convoy have turned their “language of genocide” on LGBTQ2S+ Canadians

By Kevin Maimann
Florida’s drag ban is facing a new test: comic conventions
Culture

Florida’s drag ban is facing a new test: comic conventions

OPINION: The gender experimentation offered by the cosplay community must be preserved as conservatives continue on their mission to destroy gender nonconformity

By Katelyn Burns
‘Blue Jean’ director inspired by the psychic costs of the closet
TV & Film

‘Blue Jean’ director inspired by the psychic costs of the closet

Georgia Oakley’s feature debut evokes a world where living openly carried great risks

By Rendy Jones
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