Politics

Where do the NDP leadership hopefuls stand on queer and trans issues?

Xtra asked candidates about their policies on healthcare, trans athletes’ participation in sports and more

By Michelle Kay

Sports

NBC apologizes after misgendering Olympic skier

Swedish freestyle skier Elis Lundholm made history as the first openly trans Winter Olympian

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Sports

Skate Canada showed they don’t have to play by non-inclusive rules

The sports organization pulling out of Alberta is unique. But it sets a standard

By Mel Woods

TV & Film

‘Rising Through the Fray’ shows roller derby has no borders

Courtney Montour’s documentary follows a revolutionary Indigenous derby team—in all its beauty and power

By Rosie Long Decter

Sports

Skate Canada’s shunning of Alberta sets a precedent for other sports groups

Premier Danielle Smith’s outrage shows why the sporting organization’s decision is such a big deal

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

TV & Film

‘Heated Rivalry’ is the steamy hockey romance we deserve

The queer Canadian hockey drama packs heart and heat, setting it apart from other MLM adaptations

By Kevin Hurren

Sports

Will the IOC ban trans women from the Olympics?

While reports claim a ban on trans women athletes could take shape before the Winter Games in Milan, the decision likely won’t be made until next summer

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Sports

Alberta’s new policy is forcing girls—cis and trans—out of school sports

Gender forms mandated by Bill 29 are forcing families into tough decisions around whether to put their daughters in sports

By Michelle Kay

Politics

Alberta’s trans sports ban and pronoun policy are now officially in effect

As of Sept. 1, two of Alberta premier Danielle Smith’s three anti-trans laws passed last year are being enforced

By Mel Woods

Taking Space

The women’s sports bars offering hope in a time of political uncertainty

Women’s sports bar owners say there’s no time like the present to open their doors

By Eve Cable

Politics

This Canadian think tank is claiming ‘victory’ over anti-trans legislation

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute routinely publishes material targeting trans rights

By Denio Lourenco

Politics

Pete Buttigieg latest Democrat to oppose trans women in women’s sports

The openly gay presidential hopeful joined Gavin Newsom and Rahm Emanuel as high-profile Democrats turning against trans issues

By Mel Woods

Sports

These trans athletes just made ‘American Ninja Warrior’ history

Jenson Little and Clayton Reeves became the first out trans men to compete on the popular athletic competition show

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Sports

The lesser-known gay history of high-fives

Glenn Burke made history as the first Major League Baseball player to publicly come out as gay. He’s also credited with inventing the high-five

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Books

‘Hot Girls with Balls’ is deliciously, painfully online

Benedict Nguyễn’s debut novel is both tender and ruthless about the frictions of being internet famous

By H Felix Chau Bradley

Sports

Womens sports is booming. Can it continue ethically?

ANALYSIS: The WNBA and PWHL are thriving, but will problematic partnerships in the interest of profits threaten their success?

By Frankie de la Cretaz

Sports

Queer sports leagues offer safety and joy

Recreational sports leagues across Canada are offering LGBTQ2S+ people something essential: the freedom to just show up and play

By Tudor Robins

Video

Quinn’s inaugural NSL goal is a big deal for trans sports

ANALYSIS: The Vancouver Rise midfielder ensured that trans people will play a starring role in the new era of sports in Canada

By Mel Woods