5 queer and trans stories to watch: March 22

The non-profit is under fire again for purportedly lying about partnership with renowned Indigenous artist Kent Monkman

Xtra readers submitted pups, parades, parties and more, but one photo won out

Moose Jaw Pride has already stopped all programming and services, including a gender-affirming care fund

Police cancelled the march, citing security reasons—but organizers say it will happen regardless

Community members say Fierté Montréal needs to communicate more and better, but has their support

Corporate Pride doesn’t reflect our roots—or a pathway to LGBTQ2S+ liberation

Xtra readers voted and ABBA’s classic ran away with the final tally

Events hosting millions of people have been mostly peaceful and carefree, even following violence in Norway and other threats

This will be the first visitor centre in the U.S. park system to highlight queer and trans history

Plus more of what’s up and on, starting June 23

The incident is not the only threat of violence during Pride Month this year

A new analysis from Data for Progress finds dozens of purportedly pro-LGBTQ2S+ corporations are donating substantially to proponents of anti-queer and anti-trans bills

This past weekend, extremists in Idaho and California sought to disrupt LGBTQ2+ events

Plus “Our Flag Means Death” is renewed, Bowen Yang on “Fire Island” and Ziwe’s takedown of queerbaiting

Lady Gaga? Gloria Gaynor? Lil Nas X? Which artist’s song tops them all?

Pandemic shutdowns gave some organizers an opportunity to rethink their celebrations and make them more inclusive

New allegations surface over falsified documents and double dealing

Pride

Queers on TV, P.E.I. Pride nixes politicos, Ugandan death sentence, Grindr’s HIV tests and a super-drag queen telethon

Facing new accusations, Pride Toronto allegedly forged at least one signature on $1 million grant application

Announcing the winner of the Xtra Pride Photo Contest

The Pride organization in this Saskatchewan city voted to dissolve after discovering over $100,000 of debt

Far-right protestors demand cancellation of Serbian EuroPride march

Montreal Pride parade cancellation begs the question: is it time for more community collaboration?

Montreal’s makeshift Pride march was more meaningful than any parade

You have spoken: the most iconic queer anthem of all time is … ‘Dancing Queen’?

Long-awaited Pride celebrations bring joy, solidarity, hedonism—and anxiety

A new Stonewall visitor centre will honour the legacy of LGBTQ2S+ activism

Celebrate Pride with ‘The Annie Sprinkle Project’ and theatre from Bilal Baig

Nova Scotia town holds queer prom despite threats of violence against event

The same companies sponsoring Pride events are supporting anti-LGBTQ2S+ lawmakers

Right-wing groups disrupt children’s event and target a small town’s Pride

Queer celebs are serving face for Pride Month

Help Xtra find the greatest Pride anthem of all time

What Pride events around the world are doing to lure you back—and what they’re doing to keep you safe

An external audit of three federal grants to Pride Toronto leaves more questions unanswered