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

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

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

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

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

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

Created for TD

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 14 power ranking: Who will win?

We’ve reached the endgame, and one final queen departs

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 14 recap: Vegas or bust

The final challenge asks the queens to sell themselves as the new stars of “RuPaul’s Drag Race Live”

By Kevin O'Keeffe

TV & Film

In defence of that ‘White Lotus’ brotherly love storyline

An incest-lite narrative has gripped the internet’s attention. But Mike White’s show has always been transgressive

By Kevin Hurren

Books

The internet is toxic for queer and trans people. In ‘A/S/L,’ it’s a haven

Jeanne Thornton’s new novel draws on the power of the online golden age

By Kerensa Cadenas

Books

Anton Solomonik’s trans stories are not a plea for acceptance

“Realistic Fiction” brims with awkward encounters and ugly feelings, showing us that discomfort can lead to freedom

By H Felix Chau Bradley

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 13 power ranking: A frozen final five

No one goes home this week, with one in-season competition episode remaining

By Kevin O'Keeffe