Data shows huge increase in trans hate crimes across Scotland in past decade

This latest data comes at the heels of the U.K. government’s decision to block the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform bill

By Diamond Yao

Activism

Kenyan LGBTQ+ activists on grief and hope after the death of Edwin Chiloba

The activist and designer’s murder has shocked his community, who are working to keep his memory alive

By Ugonna-Ora Owoh

Hate Watch

Five arrested in connection with murder of Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba

Police detained the suspects after Chiloba’s body was found last Tuesday

By Jackie Richardson

Rainbow Rewind 2022

Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches of 2022

From Cherelle T. Griner, Amy Schneider and drag performers on the front lines to Ron DeSantis, Elon Musk and the Freedom Convoy, we’ve rounded up the best and the worst of 2022

By Xtra Staff

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

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

Power

Dozens of trans people have been violently killed in the U.S. this year. These are the latest numbers

Deaths among trans and gender nonconforming people are on track to take a dip from last year’s record high. But stigma fuelled, in part, by anti-trans legislation is still a problem, advocates say

By Angela Mullins

Hate Watch

Norway’s LGBTQ+ community mourns after two killed in Oslo gay bar shooting

Oslo’s Pride parade was cancelled following the tragic attack, in which at least 21 additional people were injured

By Jackie Richardson

Media

Trans people are being murdered in record numbers. The media is failing to report it

TV news networks in the U.S. spent just 43 minutes covering anti-trans violence last year, according to new research

By Oliver Haug

Human Rights

Queer Iraqis are being detained and abused by police, according to new report

Advocates are calling on the international community to speak out about the struggles LGBTQ+ people face in the country

By Oliver Haug

Activism

War has made Ukrainian LGBTQ+ activists pivot from advocacy to survival

Food, shelter, medication and safety are the new priorities. “People are coming just to talk to someone because they don’t want to be alone right now”

By Paul Gallant

Power

2021 was the deadliest year on record for anti-trans murders

The vast majority of those who lost their lives to anti-trans violence were Black trans women

By Nico Lang

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Strength in numbers

In the face of increased violence, LGBTQ2S+ folks must come together

By Ziya Jones

Education

Do anti-bullying days really help LGBTQ2 youth?

There’s so much more queer- and trans-affirming work that must be done at schools every day of the year, this queer teacher writes

By Gordon Nore

Analysis

When abuse and bullying are normalized

The alleged sexual assault at St Michael’s College School made me reconsider what happened to me at school

By Gordon Nore

Education

How a small BC pilot project is creating queer-friendly schools

Mandatory anti-homophobia policies were just the beginning

By Frederick Blichert

Arts

Meet the man behind Toronto’s dance party for LGBT Middle Easterners

From being a homeless teen to an Old Catholic priest to founder of Arabian Knights LGBTQ, Kerolos Saleib knows the importance of self-love and community

By Mike Miksche

Power

Vancouver police say no sign of gaybashing in Stanley Park attacks

No need to be fearful or avoid the park, police tell LGBT community

By James Goldie