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Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland
Power

Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland

For one trans woman, watching the spread of U.S. legislation targeting trans youth brings back painful memories

By Rhea Rollmann
Marci Ien commits to implementing federal action plan
Politics

Marci Ien commits to implementing federal action plan

The minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth on the federal government’s 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan

By Dale Smith
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 8 power ranking: ‘Burning glances, turning heads’
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 8 power ranking: ‘Burning glances, turning heads’

Who came out the best after the Masquerade Ball?

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 8 recap: Ball is life
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 8 recap: Ball is life

“Masquerade! Look around—there’s another mask behind you!”

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Four queer Canadian directors talk bringing grit and glitter to TIFF 2022
TV & Film

Four queer Canadian directors talk bringing grit and glitter to TIFF 2022

The filmmakers behind “Something You Said Last Night” “ROSIE” and more are queering the Toronto International Film Festival

By Pat Mullen
Join us for an Ask Me Anything with Xtra’s ‘Drag Race’ experts
Drag Race

Join us for an Ask Me Anything with Xtra’s ‘Drag Race’ experts

Kevin O’Keeffe and Russ Martin will take your questions ahead of the “Canada’s Drag Race” Season 3 finale

By Mel Woods
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The U.K. has sent over 3,000 queer refugees back to countries with homophobic laws since 2017
Power

The U.K. has sent over 3,000 queer refugees back to countries with homophobic laws since 2017

U.K. activists are criticizing the government for “failing to stand up” for queer people seeking asylum following the publication of a damning new report

By Dika Ofoma
India’s Supreme Court says LGBTQ+ families are entitled to legal protection in major ruling
Power

India’s Supreme Court says LGBTQ+ families are entitled to legal protection in major ruling

The decision also applies to people in domestic unmarried partnerships, single parents, stepparents and adoptive families

By Diamond Yao
‘Curses’ explores the queer magic of owning your darkest feelings
Gaming

‘Curses’ explores the queer magic of owning your darkest feelings

Emily Flynn-Jones’s new semi-autobiographical video game asks players to take big feelings seriously—especially the bad ones

By V.S. Wells
Federal government launches 2SLGBTQI+ action plan
Power

Federal government launches 2SLGBTQI+ action plan

Leaders and community groups weigh in on the new plan

By Dale Smith
The next big Supreme Court battle could be over LGBTQ2S+ student groups
Power

The next big Supreme Court battle could be over LGBTQ2S+ student groups

A potential shadow docket case is raising alarm bells over the latest freedom of speech controversy

By Oliver Haug
School district threatened with lawsuit after shutting down student newspaper over LGBTQ2S+ coverage
Censorship

School district threatened with lawsuit after shutting down student newspaper over LGBTQ2S+ coverage

The ACLU claimed the district “blatantly violated” the U.S. constitution

By Nico Lang
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U.S. court allows doctors to discriminate against trans people for religious reasons
Power

U.S. court allows doctors to discriminate against trans people for religious reasons

The court issued a permanent injunction against mandates protecting trans access to care

By Jackie Richardson
New legal victories give hope to Caribbean queer people whose sex lives remain criminalized
Activism

New legal victories give hope to Caribbean queer people whose sex lives remain criminalized

Saint Kitts and Nevis is just the latest win. Here’s our guide to the many court cases unfolding in the Caribbean

By Rob Salerno
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Irma Gerd
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3: ‘After the Sashay’ with Irma Gerd

This week’s eliminated “Canada’s Drag Race” contestant talks repping the East Coast and appearing in a Grimes video

By Lito Howse, Russ Martin
August’s best queer music includes punk rock bangers from WILLOW and Pussy Riot
Monthly Tune-Up

August’s best queer music includes punk rock bangers from WILLOW and Pussy Riot

Soundtrack the end of your summer with smooth electropop and buoyant punk

By Jordan Currie
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 7 power ranking: Clearing the air
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 7 power ranking: Clearing the air

We’re down to a final five, with a potential new frontrunner

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 7 recap: Rusically inclined
Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 3, Episode 7 recap: Rusically inclined

A technically strong Rusical nonetheless feels a bit underwhelming

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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