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Fact-checking misinformation around Olympic boxing and gender
Sports

Fact-checking misinformation around Olympic boxing and gender

No, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is not a man. She’s not a trans woman either

By Xtra Video
Critics are so wrong about this queer Olympics Opening Ceremony moment
Video

Critics are so wrong about this queer Olympics Opening Ceremony moment

The tableau featuring DJs and drag queens was not actually based on “The Last Supper”—and besides, the Olympics themselves have always been gay

By Xtra Video
Taking a closer look at the history of queer women’s spaces
Books

Taking a closer look at the history of queer women’s spaces

Author, journalist and podcaster June Thomas’ new book, “A Place of Our Own,” tells the stories of six spaces that helped define queer women’s culture

By Abbey Bilotta
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ finale recap: Queens of the world unite
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ finale recap: Queens of the world unite

A surprising ending tells us something notable about the MTV era

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Vancouver Pride’s lounges are the perfect spot to celebrate 2024 Canada Pride

Vancouver Pride’s lounges are the perfect spot to celebrate 2024 Canada Pride

From the kick-off to the closing ceremony, Canada Pride 2024 is packed with exciting events

Created for Vancouver Pride Society
Celebrate Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer visibility and voices at Vancouver Pride’s Opening Ceremony

Celebrate Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer visibility and voices at Vancouver Pride’s Opening Ceremony

Hosted by Vancouver Pride Society, Canada Pride 2024 is ready to kick off

Created for Vancouver Pride Society
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Walter Scott on alter egos, elder Millennials and knowing when to give up
Books

Walter Scott on alter egos, elder Millennials and knowing when to give up

With ‘The Wendy Award,’ Scott is stepping away from his beloved titular character—for now

By H Felix Chau Bradley
‘National Anthem’ is a breakout role for Eve Lindley’s free-spirited cowgirl
TV & Film

‘National Anthem’ is a breakout role for Eve Lindley’s free-spirited cowgirl

The trans actress says the queer rodeo film gave her space to shape new dimensions of herself 

By Veronica Esposito
‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World’ returns for Season 2—in the shadow of ‘All Stars 9’ and ‘Global All Stars’
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World’ returns for Season 2—in the shadow of ‘All Stars 9’ and ‘Global All Stars’

Can a cast stacked with “Drag Race” veterans help this season stand out?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ Episode 11 recap: Filler, queen
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ Episode 11 recap: Filler, queen

What is the point of this episode?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Making sense of being a no-longer-starving artist 
Identity

Making sense of being a no-longer-starving artist 

At 41, while I am not financially set, I am significantly more stable. Yet financial anxiety won’t leave me

By Joseph Osmundson
Paint with Pride!—Unleashing Street Art, Love and Creativity

Paint with Pride!—Unleashing Street Art, Love and Creativity

StreetARToronto celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ artists in first-ever collaboration with The 519 and Pride Toronto

Created for StreetARToronto
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ Episode 10 recap: Lip service
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ Episode 10 recap: Lip service

The LaLaPaRuZa returns as queens fight for some of this season’s final badges

By Kevin O'Keeffe
7 queer and trans storylines to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Sports

7 queer and trans storylines to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics

From Nikki Hiltz to the Olympics’ first openly gay male judo competitor

By Xtra Video
Etsy crafts new puritanical policy
Censorship

Etsy crafts new puritanical policy

Some platforms have a habit of casting us off once they realize that queerness isn’t just rainbow pins and marketable slogans 

By Noelle Perdue
In ‘The Default World,’ Naomi Kanakia skewers the hypocrisy of progressive rich kids
Books

In ‘The Default World,’ Naomi Kanakia skewers the hypocrisy of progressive rich kids

Scathingly funny, painfully realistic and relentlessly critical, it’s a novel with a view of the world

By H Felix Chau Bradley
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ Episode 9 recap: Badge swap
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ Episode 9 recap: Badge swap

At this late juncture, two queens finally think strategically when it comes to badge donation

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Running groups are getting queers—and their hearts—racing
Sports

Running groups are getting queers—and their hearts—racing

LGBTQ2S+ running groups are helping members find community, confidence and sometimes even love

By Paula Espinosa
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