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Culture

How ‘Survivor’ and ‘Real Housewives’ got queer
Inside Xtra

How ‘Survivor’ and ‘Real Housewives’ got queer

Mel Woods, host of Xtra’s “Get Queer” podcast, talks about the secret LGBTQ2S+ history of reality television

By KC Hoard
Queer sports leagues offer safety and joy
Sports

Queer sports leagues offer safety and joy

Recreational sports leagues across Canada are offering LGBTQ2S+ people something essential: the freedom to just show up and play

By Tudor Robins
Thirty years ago, ‘When Night Is Falling’ kick-started the golden age of lesbian cinema
Queer View Mirror

Thirty years ago, ‘When Night Is Falling’ kick-started the golden age of lesbian cinema

Hokey, improbable and super sexy, Patricia Rozema’s flick still has my heart 

By Ingrid Randoja
‘The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman’ remixes its author’s transformative life moments
Books

‘The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman’ remixes its author’s transformative life moments

In her new book, Stratis asks an age-old question: Is dad rock for everyone, or is everyone a dad?

By Raechel Anne Jolie
Why are queer people so obsessed with country music right now?
Music

Why are queer people so obsessed with country music right now?

Chappell Roan and Beyoncé are making it cool for us to line dance in bedazzled cowboy boots. I’ve been yee-hawing since childhood

By Tyson Bears
‘I Remember Lights’ is a time machine trip to Montreal’s gay past
Books

‘I Remember Lights’ is a time machine trip to Montreal’s gay past

Ben Ladouceur’s rigorously researched new novel is romantic, harrowing and transportive

By H Felix Chau Bradley
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‘Parade’ invites us to embrace queer history to tackle the present
TV & Film

‘Parade’ invites us to embrace queer history to tackle the present

Noam Gonick’s new documentary turns the spotlight on Canada’s long-overlooked LGBTQ2S+ activists to tell their stories

By Tobin Ng
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 16 power ranking: It do take Nurve
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 16 power ranking: It do take Nurve

RuPaul has crowned the latest winner—but how did the other queens in the finale fare?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 finale recap: America’s Next Drag Superstar XVII is …
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 finale recap: America’s Next Drag Superstar XVII is …

Our 17th season has come to an end, and with it we must crown one winner

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Quinn’s inaugural NSL goal is a big deal for trans sports
Video

Quinn’s inaugural NSL goal is a big deal for trans sports

ANALYSIS: The Vancouver Rise midfielder ensured that trans people will play a starring role in the new era of sports in Canada

By Mel Woods
‘The Wedding Banquet’ is a cozy update for the queer masses
TV & Film

‘The Wedding Banquet’ is a cozy update for the queer masses

REVIEW: Andrew Ahn’s modern take on the ’90s classic aims to please

By Rendy Jones
How to budget as a post-secondary student

How to budget as a post-secondary student

Tackling independence while staying on budget, advice from the 2SLGBTQ+ Business Development Team at TD

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Five great Canadian queer films—and where to stream them
TV & Film

Five great Canadian queer films—and where to stream them

Looking for LGBTQ2S+ movies to watch for National Canadian Film Day? We’ve got you covered

By Xtra
Canadian musicians pull U.S. tour dates in wake of visa restrictions
Video

Canadian musicians pull U.S. tour dates in wake of visa restrictions

Bells Larsen and T. Thomason are among trans travellers impacted by Trump’s immigration policies

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 15 power ranking: And the Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses is…
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 15 power ranking: And the Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses is…

The LaLaPaRuZa grants one queen a $50,000 prize—but who is it?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 15 recap: Work it out in the lip sync
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 15 recap: Work it out in the lip sync

A second edition of the reunion LaLaPaRuZa can’t help but live in its predecessor’s shadow

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Countess Luann on cabaret superstardom, Kenya Moore and life after ‘The Real Housewives’
Culture

Countess Luann on cabaret superstardom, Kenya Moore and life after ‘The Real Housewives’

“Elegance is learned, my friends,” and the Countess’s class is in session

By Kevin O'Keeffe
What John Oliver’s trans sports episode got right
Video

What John Oliver’s trans sports episode got right

ANALYSIS: The “Last Week Tonight” host tackled fairness in sports with a pitch-perfect blend of facts and empathy

By Mel Woods
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