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Midnight in Ni-Chome: Japan’s post-pandemic drag performance scene

Queerness, whether on stage or off, plays differently in Japan

By Alex Ehrenreich

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 15 recap: Reunited, and it feels so long

This episode tests the limits of how long one could just hang out with this cast

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 3 recap: ‘I think this stuff is for bisexuals and goths’

A gay alternate timeline and the world’s worst baby shower highlight a standout episode

Queer Culture Catch-Up

5 new queer books to relish this spring

“Mimosa” and “Hijab Butch Blues” highlight this edition of S. Bear Berman’s bi-weekly cultural catch-up

By S. Bear Bergman

Music

The ultimate 2023 queer music festival guide

From Coachella to Bonnaroo, Lil Nas X to boygenius, queer artists are taking over fests this summer

Photo diary of a Ukrainian refugee fleeing war

With her girlfriend and cat in tow, Viktoriia Kovalenko escaped Kharkiv last year, embarking on a harrowing odyssey brightened by kindnesses from strangers

By Viktoriia Kovalenko

Xtra News Flash

Hari Nef is Barbie (!), record number of LGBTQ2S+ officials in U.S., more U.K. transphobia, Catholic nuns stand up for trans people and Spider-verse says trans rights

5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: April 5

By Maddy Mahoney

Books

Trans author Casey Plett’s debut story collection is reissued and finally back in print

“A Safe Girl to Love” sees the award-winning author grappling with her transition through literary fiction

By Veronica Esposito

Two-Spirit people across Canada face precarious housing situations. This project hopes to change that

The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance, who will build and operate the project, hope it will be the first of many Two-Spirit targeted housing initiatives in Canada

By Mzwandile Poncana

Xtra News Flash

Jinkx Monsoon and the Doctor, TDOV recap, Quebec’s publicly funded transphobia, Manhattan murder suspect and Twitter censorship

5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: April 3

History

A pioneering Canadian trans woman is being commemorated with a plaque in her hometown

Dianna Boileau’s life is being celebrated in the small northwestern community of Fort Frances

By Silas Le Blanc

Toronto can’t afford a Mark Saunders mayorship

ANALYSIS: The former police chief is too polarizing to be a serious contender

By Syrus Marcus Ware

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 14 power ranking: The stage has been set

Who will become America’s Next Drag Superstar XV?

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 14 recap: ‘Heavy is the head that rocks the crown’

The final four face off in a Rumix to “Blame It on the Edit”—but who, if anyone, goes home?

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 2 recap: Looks like meat’s back on the menu, girls!

Last week’s premiere was an amuse-bouche for a feast of a season to come

Trans protesters in Washington, D.C. on why they marched for Trans Day of Visibility

Protesting hate, demanding federal protections and searching for something more intimate—hope

Sports

The NHL’s commitment to diversity doesn’t extend to trans people

OPINION: As players opt out of Pride nights—or teams cancel events altogether—it’s becoming clear that support for LGBTQ2S+ fans was always conditional

By Katelyn Burns

Canadian politicians must do more to respond to Uganda’s anti-gay laws

OPINION: Last week Uganda passed a sweeping LGBTQ+ bill and Canadian leaders haven’t adequately responded

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