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‘Monica’ speaks to a rarely shown part of the trans experience
TV & Film

‘Monica’ speaks to a rarely shown part of the trans experience

The Trace Lysette drama beautifully explores the ambiguities of life after transition

By Veronica Esposito
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage
TV & Film

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage

In the series’ darkest episode yet, “It Chooses” is a hard watch

By Mel Woods
‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ is a mess in the best possible way
TV & Film

‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ is a mess in the best possible way

REVIEW: Netflix’s long-awaited queer dating experience is as imperfect as the queer dating culture it seeks to showcase

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,’ Episode 3 power ranking: Let’s get Wild
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,’ Episode 3 power ranking: Let’s get Wild

We get our third new maxi-challenge winner of the season

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,’ Episode 3 recap: Supermarket, swept
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8,’ Episode 3 recap: Supermarket, swept

The latest edition of the ball challenge inspires some wonky judging

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Compared to Twitter, Bluesky is an online haven for trans people. But can it last?
Culture

Compared to Twitter, Bluesky is an online haven for trans people. But can it last?

OPINION: As it expands, the social media platform will have to adapt its moderation policies if it wants to keep vulnerable users safe

By Katelyn Burns
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Love your neighbour as yourself? The surprising queer romance set in a remote Jehovah’s Witness community
TV & Film

Love your neighbour as yourself? The surprising queer romance set in a remote Jehovah’s Witness community

REVIEW: Indie feature “You Can Live Forever” focuses on joy over trauma

By Sara Clements
Living sound forever: The genius of Wendy Carlos
The Xtra Long Read

Living sound forever: The genius of Wendy Carlos

The trans synth pioneer changed music—and the world—forever

By Kristen S. Hé
Taiwan OKs same-sex adoption, Florida investigates teacher who showed Disney film, ‘Dykes to Watch Out For’ audiobook, Missouri ends emergency rule banning trans care and Archie Comics’ first trans character
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Taiwan OKs same-sex adoption, Florida investigates teacher who showed Disney film, ‘Dykes to Watch Out For’ audiobook, Missouri ends emergency rule banning trans care and Archie Comics’ first trans character

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 17

By Jackie Richardson
U.K.’s first gay dating show, end of no-cost PrEP delayed, WGA strike trans takeover, Kim Petras on cover of SI swimsuit issue, Beijing LGBT Center closes and Florida city prohibits Pride drag shows
Xtra News Flash

U.K.’s first gay dating show, end of no-cost PrEP delayed, WGA strike trans takeover, Kim Petras on cover of SI swimsuit issue, Beijing LGBT Center closes and Florida city prohibits Pride drag shows

6 queer stories we’re watching: May 16

By Bhagyashree Chatterjee, Phoebe Fuller
New Janelle Monáe, AMA president vows to fight for trans people, GLAAD media awards, trans teens sue Montana and a Sapphic horror biopic
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New Janelle Monáe, AMA president vows to fight for trans people, GLAAD media awards, trans teens sue Montana and a Sapphic horror biopic

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 15

By Maddy Mahoney
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 7 recap: Caligula and the angry punch
TV & Film

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 7 recap: Caligula and the angry punch

A queer icon’s guest appearance and some of the series’ darkest moments spell a stand-out episode of “Yellowjackets”

By Mel Woods
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ premiere power ranking: Living for the fame
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ premiere power ranking: Living for the fame

The first two episodes give us a decent understanding of who our frontrunners are

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 2 recap: Live from the werk room
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 2 recap: Live from the werk room

The second part of the season premiere is an improvement, largely thanks to a very special guest

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ premiere recap: Uninformed voting
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ premiere recap: Uninformed voting

Enthusiasm for this new season is diminished by the reveal of a baffling format change

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Your big queer summer movie guide
TV & Film

Your big queer summer movie guide

Budding theatre queens, intersex advocates, virgin lesbian fight club and a raunchy road trip through China are among the summer’s queer cinematic treats. And Donna Summer

By Rendy Jones
Beyoncé tour kicks off, FDA eases blood restrictions, mpox no longer an emergency, Poland remains worst place in EU to be queer and Elliot Page praises gender-affirming care
Xtra News Flash

Beyoncé tour kicks off, FDA eases blood restrictions, mpox no longer an emergency, Poland remains worst place in EU to be queer and Elliot Page praises gender-affirming care

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 12

By Maddy Mahoney
Just how queer is Eurovision 2023? 
Music

Just how queer is Eurovision 2023? 

We rank 10 of the campiest, butchiest, limp-wristiest music acts at this year’s contest

By Tim Forster
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