Xtra is an online magazine and community platform covering LGBTQ2S+ culture, politics and health. We aim to break boundaries, think outside of binaries and build bridges within our communities and beyond.

Rainbow Rewind 2021

A year of political wins and losses

A look back at 12 months of anti-trans legislation, more queer representation in politics and the global fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights

December 21, 2021

Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2 Episode 10: The hot mess express

How Bette Porter single-handedly destroyed the lives of four L.A. lesbians in under five minutes

October 13, 2021

Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2 Episode 9: Prom queens

Angie and Jordi aren’t prom royalty? We demand a recount!

October 5, 2021

Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 8: You are my sunshine

The ghost of Dana Fairbanks is back to haunt our beloved L.A. lesbians

September 28, 2021

Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 7: Make it rain

Romance is found under an umbrella, in the arms of another lesbian

September 21, 2021

Politics

Canada, meet your new LGBTQ2S+ MPs

A record of eight queer, trans or Two-Spirit candidates were elected to Parliament

September 21, 2021

Politics

Annamie Paul wants a greener, queerer Canada

The Green leader on passing LGBTQ2S+ policy in the House, the importance of representation and what’s gone wrong within her own party

September 16, 2021

Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 6: Cringe, the Musical

Sophie wants Finley to get a little closer, and we want this karaoke moment to end

September 14, 2021

Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 5: We need to talk about Bette

Can someone please explain why she’s being such a jerk right now?

September 7, 2021

The Xtra Long Read

Cases of missing trans people are rarely solved. A married pair of forensic genealogists is hoping to change that

How a small team of LGBTQ2S+ investigators is seeking justice for unidentified Trans Doe victims

September 1, 2021

Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 4: Bette is crying at art again

Strap in, ladies: our favourite L.A. art boss is back and sobbing

August 31, 2021

Politics

Jagmeet Singh’s plan for an inclusive Canada

The NDP leader spoke to Xtra about banning conversion therapy, improving trans healthcare and why representation is so vital in politics

August 30, 2021

Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 3: Everybody loves Gigi

After all, what’s “The L Word” without another steamy love triangle?

August 23, 2021

Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 2: Texas hold her

Apparently this poker game is for hot L.A. lesbians only

August 17, 2021

Inside Xtra

A federal election?! Don’t worry, Xtra has you covered

Senior politics editor Erica Lenti gives you a sneak peek into our extensive coverage of the forthcoming Canadian election

August 16, 2021

Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 1: Sophie’s choice

We dissect the season opener’s very lesbian dilemma: the love triangle

August 10, 2021

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Behold the 2021 Pride campaign hall of shame

Was there a single queer person in the room when these ads were conceived?

June 24, 2021

The Xtra Long Read

Can the Conservative Party of Canada come out of the closet?

Tories have long made LGBTQ2S+ rights a wedge issue. Now the issue is dividing the party—and thwarting its chances at winning the next federal election

April 28, 2021