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Transphobia

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
I’m a trans man who doesn’t want to transition medically or socially. Am I betraying my community?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I’m a trans man who doesn’t want to transition medically or socially. Am I betraying my community?

Kai advises a reader who feels pressure to stay in the closet

By Kai Cheng Thom
A number of drag shows in Ontario have become targets of hate
Power

A number of drag shows in Ontario have become targets of hate

Crystal Quartz made a tearful plea for action after repeated calls for her—and other—drag events to be disrupted 

By Emma Arkell
By refusing to drop Libs of TikTok, Shopify is selling hate 
Business

By refusing to drop Libs of TikTok, Shopify is selling hate 

OPINION: The e-commerce giant has refused repeated calls to deplatform a known hate group. When will they do the right thing? 

By Nicholas Surges
As we reimagine our healthcare systems, we can’t leave trans people behind
Trans Health

As we reimagine our healthcare systems, we can’t leave trans people behind

OPINION: The pandemic has left healthcare on the brink of collapse. We have a chance to rebuild better

By V. Jo Hsu
My bosses keep misgendering my co-worker. Should I say something?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

My bosses keep misgendering my co-worker. Should I say something?

“It takes a strong soul to correct a person in a position of power—but this is what it means to stand up to injustice.”

By Kai Cheng Thom
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The Colorado Springs shooting was preventable. Will we stop the next attacks on the LGBTQ2S+ community?
Hate Watch

The Colorado Springs shooting was preventable. Will we stop the next attacks on the LGBTQ2S+ community?

OPINION: The right’s drumbeat of hate must be challenged

By Zack Ford
A beauty pageant’s decision to exclude a trans contestant was upheld in court. That should worry us all
Power

A beauty pageant’s decision to exclude a trans contestant was upheld in court. That should worry us all

OPINION: The American 9th circuit court ruled that forcing the pageant to include trans contestants would amount to “compelled speech.” This sets a dangerous precedent for trans exclusion

By Katelyn Burns
Club Q shooting: Here’s what we know so far
Hate Watch

Club Q shooting: Here’s what we know so far

Patrons at club took ‘heroic’ measures to stop gunman’s attack. Five killed, 25 injured, according to latest reports

By Xtra Staff
Twitter sucked for trans people, but was also necessary
Culture

Twitter sucked for trans people, but was also necessary

ANALYSIS: Twitter has always been a hellscape—but without it, trans people may lose a vital lifeline

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Fola Francis makes history as the first trans model to walk Lagos Fashion Week
Fashion

Fola Francis makes history as the first trans model to walk Lagos Fashion Week

Labels Cute-Saint and Fruché showcase Francis despite industry “blacklist”

By Chisom Peter Job
A non-binary firefighter in Ottawa was the subject of a hate-motivated assault
Hate Watch

A non-binary firefighter in Ottawa was the subject of a hate-motivated assault

Local advocates say the incident signals deeper issues in the culture of the Ottawa Fire Services

By Maddy Mahoney
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New Tennessee bill banning ‘male or female impersonators’ in public could criminalize drag performers and trans people
Politics

New Tennessee bill banning ‘male or female impersonators’ in public could criminalize drag performers and trans people

The pre-filed bill, which will be taken up next year, would make it a crime to do drag where it “could be viewed by a person who is not an adult”

By V.S. Wells
Dave Chappelle’s hosting SNL. Tell me again about cancel culture ending careers
TV & Film

Dave Chappelle’s hosting SNL. Tell me again about cancel culture ending careers

OPINION: There are apparently no consequences for transphobia!!

By Mel Woods
StatsCan bullying figures ring true for those who work with LGBTQ2S+ youth
Mental Health

StatsCan bullying figures ring true for those who work with LGBTQ2S+ youth

A new report confirms there’s still a long way to go when it comes to ending bullying against queer and trans kids in Canada

By Dale Smith
Conservatives are spending millions on anti-trans campaign ads in the U.S. midterms, says HRC report
Power

Conservatives are spending millions on anti-trans campaign ads in the U.S. midterms, says HRC report

25 states have seen anti-trans ads airing, hoping to stop Black and Spanish-speaking voters from voting

By V.S. Wells
Is Florida a preview of America’s dystopian future?
Politics

Is Florida a preview of America’s dystopian future?

OPINION: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a man with presidential ambitions, and he’s getting there by targeting trans kids

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
First trans politician in Russia quits after push to expand ‘LGBT propaganda’ law 
Politics

First trans politician in Russia quits after push to expand ‘LGBT propaganda’ law 

“I guess I was a little ahead of my time,” said Yulia Alyoshina

By Jackie Richardson
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