Rainbow Rewind 2019

The biggest LGBTQ2 pop culture stories from 2019

From queer ladies in period dramas, to super gay country ballads, to a queer lit boom

By Stéphanie Verge

Off the Chart

“Off the Chart: Generation Q,” Episode 1: New Queers on the Block

Here’s your episode of Off The Chart: Generation Q for Dec. 9

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti

Off the Chart

“Off the Chart” L Word podcast, Episode Eight: L to the Q

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti, Eternity Martis, Rachel Giese

Off the Chart

“Off the Chart” L Word podcast, Episode Seven: Lez Kill Jenny

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti, Eternity Martis, Rachel Giese

TV & Film

‘The L Word’ is back—and Xtra is watching it with you

And we’ll even learn who killed Jenny Schecter!

By Erica Lenti

Salty Queers

Dear Leona Alleslev: All parades are gay

We can understand why the Conservative deputy leader was so confused

By Arvin Joaquin, Erica Lenti

Off the Chart

“Off the Chart” L Word podcast, Episode Six: Lights, Camera, (Lots of) Action

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti, Eternity Martis, Rachel Giese

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ exceeded expectations. Here’s what ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ can learn from it

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Personal Essay

The barbershop is a refuge for Black men—but not if they’re queer

I grew up in the shop, a space for straight Black men to seek support, friendship and community. But for queer men like me, it’s hardly a haven

By Juwan J. Holmes

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ finale: Who should come back for All Stars?

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Finale recap: The final countdown

Divina! Baga! The Vivienne! Who will be the UK’s first ‘Drag Race’ superstar?

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Books

The evolution of the trans memoir

Six new memoirs by trans authors show the genre is growing far beyond its once-stifled roots

By Casey Plett

Off the Chart

“Off the Chart” L Word podcast, Episode Five: Lotharios in Limos Getting Laid

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti, Eternity Martis, Rachel Giese

Still Fighting: LGBTQ2 Rights at 50

What five new films can teach us about the past 50 years of LGBTQ2 activism

The NFB-produced shorts explore what’s been gained and lost in our communities

By Xtra Staff

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 7 power ranking: Who will win?

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 7 recap: A makeover fit for a queen

Mothers and sisters make for new drag family members

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Off the Chart

“Off the Chart” L Word podcast, Episode Four: Letting Go

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti, Eternity Martis, Rachel Giese

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 6 power ranking: Wet queens

By Kevin O’Keeffe