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

OPINION: There are apparently no consequences for transphobia!!

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

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

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

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

Politics

The ‘anti-woke’ wave in Ontario’s municipal elections was an epic fail

Many school board trustee candidates running on anti-LGBTQ2S+ platforms came up short

By V.S. Wells

Politics

Florida is now targeting teachers and trans students following passage of “Don’t Say Gay” law

New rules force school districts to notify parents if they allow trans kids to use gender-congruent bathrooms

By Oliver Haug

Power

Ahead of the World Cup, Qatar is arresting and abusing LGBTQ+ people

“I still have nightmares to this day, and I’m terrified of being in public”

By Jackie Richardson

Politics

‘Deeply concerned’: Anti-LGBTQ2S+ candidates are running for school boards across Ontario

More than 20 candidates across the province are recycling old dog whistles to attack trans rights

By V.S. Wells

Politics

This could be America’s most ‘vicious’ anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation yet

A federal “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” bill is on the table and advocates fear it’s a new blueprint for hate

By Dawn Ennis

Power

Facebook is making millions off Matt Walsh’s transphobic documentary

New research shows that the platform’s parent company likely earned over $4 million in ad revenue from the film

By Oliver Haug

Politics

America’s worst anti-trans bill would imprison supportive parents of trans youth for life

Conservative lawmakers are “trying to come between youth and the care that they need,” sources tell Xtra

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Politics

America’s next wave of anti-trans bills is here and the time to act is now

OPINION: A new law in Oklahoma takes its cues from hateful online campaigns

By Zack Ford

Activism

Meet the Ottawa school board trustee fighting against the anti-trans movement

Lyra Evans, believed to be Canada’s first openly trans school trustee, discusses running a second time, the growing anti-trans movement and more

By Tobin Ng

Politics

Queer and trans candidates are running for office in Brazil in record numbers

Four years under the far-right presidency of Jair Bolsonaro has galvanized a whole new generation of activists—but divisions remain

By Nicole Froio

Power

Online bullying has become legal persecution and violence—it’s time for us to respond

OPINION: If you think the campaigns against drag queens aren’t coming for you next—pay attention

By Zack Ford

Activism

Kiwi Farms, an online forum known for anti-trans harassment, has been shut down

The action was taken following a #DropKiwiFarms campaign

By Dika Ofoma

Youth

The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp

Being queer in Appalachia can be hard. This one-of-a-kind program hopes to make it a little easier

By Nico Lang