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Trans

COVID-19 highlighted how Canada’s health care system fails trans people
Health

COVID-19 highlighted how Canada’s health care system fails trans people

There are easy things health care providers can do to be more trans-inclusive

By Mel Woods
How Elliot Page’s thirst trap sparked conversations about trans body image
Identity

How Elliot Page’s thirst trap sparked conversations about trans body image

The actor and activist showed off his top surgery and rockin’ abs in a new photo posted to his social media this week

By Mel Woods
Tennessee just passed some of the cruellest U.S. anti-trans legislation yet
Politics

Tennessee just passed some of the cruellest U.S. anti-trans legislation yet

The state’s governor just signed HB 1182 into law, which will require businesses to post warning signs about trans people in washrooms

By Mel Woods
8 scintillating queer YA books for every type of reader
Books

8 scintillating queer YA books for every type of reader

From lesbian necromancers to trans superheroes, which young adult book should you pick up this summer?

By Mel Woods
Despite its best efforts, the Canadian government others trans folks in its latest census
Politics

Despite its best efforts, the Canadian government others trans folks in its latest census

There’s a lack of data on trans Canadians. But the 2021 census still fails to capture an accurate portrait of trans lives in Canada

By Niko Stratis
Cycles of violence
The Xtra Long Read

Cycles of violence

How one trans veteran confronts verbal and physical attacks—riding as hard as she can, chasing a memory

By Dalton LaFerney
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The personal price paid by families under the onslaught of America’s anti-trans legislation
Politics

The personal price paid by families under the onslaught of America’s anti-trans legislation

Supportive parents, especially supportive trans parents, are facing terrible choices

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
2021 will be a banner year for trans people at the Olympics
Power

2021 will be a banner year for trans people at the Olympics

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is a likely lock to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic games

By Mel Woods
Queer and trans people are calling out Caitlyn Jenner’s bullshit
Politics

Queer and trans people are calling out Caitlyn Jenner’s bullshit

The California governor candidate said trans girls shouldn’t be allowed to play girls sports

By Mel Woods
Among the alligators, peacocks and rabbits, I found peace at my local zoo
My Safe Space

Among the alligators, peacocks and rabbits, I found peace at my local zoo

As I roam freely with them, the animals can just be—and I can, too

By Nikki Naser
Everything you need to know about America’s latest anti-trans legislation
Power

Everything you need to know about America’s latest anti-trans legislation

The anti-trans bills across the United States come from dangerous ideas that have been simmering for years

By Mel Woods
6 queer podcasts we know you’ll love
Culture

6 queer podcasts we know you’ll love

From cancel culture to gay history, these are the discussions that will get you hooked

By Mel Woods
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How a Canadian court system officially ended misgendering in the courtroom
Justice

How a Canadian court system officially ended misgendering in the courtroom

British Columbia courts now require lawyers and litigants to state their name, honorifics and pronouns at the start of proceedings

By Niko Stratis
No, transitioning doesn’t always spell the end of a marriage
Relationships

No, transitioning doesn’t always spell the end of a marriage

My relationship with my partner went through ups and downs—but my transition brought us closer together

By Sydney Bauer
Trans folks need more than just visibility
Opinion

Trans folks need more than just visibility

At its best, Trans Day of Visibility is a nod of solidarity between trans people across the world. At its worst, it’s a paltry marketing effort

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul
Yukon trans health-care coverage now the most comprehensive in Canada
Trans Health

Yukon trans health-care coverage now the most comprehensive in Canada

The territory’s newly-introduced policy provides a roadmap for the future of trans care in the country

By Fae Johnstone
What did Dan Savage do this time?
Power

What did Dan Savage do this time?

The columnist came to the defence of controversial journalist Jesse Singal this week, reminding the internet of his past transphobia

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul
Everything you need to know about Quebec’s gender marker legal ruling
Justice

Everything you need to know about Quebec’s gender marker legal ruling

The landmark case removes barriers for LGBTQ2S+ Quebecers who want to change their legal IDs. The rest of Canada still lags behind

By KC Hoard
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