Books

“Ripcord,” turns the midlife crisis story trope on its head

In his latest novel, Nate Lippens explores what it means to be an aging queer artist

By H Felix Chau Bradley

Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Anti-trans violence is on the rise. The media must step it up

The crisis needs meaningful, sustained coverage addressing the systemic issues that allow this violence to persist

By Adam Rhodes

Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 power ranking: To the moon

An underdog finds herself at the top

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 recap: PSAshay away

The queens compete in teams to produce interstellar public service announcements

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Censorship

Could the Trump administration criminalize queer speech online?

ANALYSIS: Here’s what you should and shouldn’t freak out about when it comes to Project 2025’s plans for digital communications

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle

Sports

Ahead of new PWHL season, fan fav CJ Jackson is soaking it all in

Ahead of the PWHL kicking off its sophomore season, the non-binary Toronto Sceptres goalie reflects on the massive boom in women’s sport

By Frankie de la Cretaz

Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 1 power ranking: First impressions, second chances

No one goes home this week, but thanks to the rose-and-thorn format we have a relatively clear hierarchy

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5 premiere recap: Return to the North

After a smash fourth season, Canada’s Drag Race returns to a different Drag Race landscape

By Kevin O'Keeffe

Queer View Mirror

Why the adaptation ‘Anne with an E’ speaks to queers and misfits of all kinds

The modern interpretation of Anne of Green Gables reflected queer and gender-diverse people’s lives back at them

By Andi Schwartz

TV & Film

Trans cartel musical ‘Emilia Pérez’ takes maximalist aesthetic to the extreme

REVIEW: The film’s existence raises intriguing questions about appropriate subjects for the playful machinations of French auteurs

By Veronica Esposito

Proud Lives

5 things to know about Dorothy Allison

The lesbian feminist writer passed on Nov. 6

By Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Books

‘Solemates’ is a barefoot stroll through the history of our fetish for feet

Queer historian Adam Zmith’s newest book allows us to dip our toes into the past of a common, yet stigmatized, kink

By Kevin Hurren

Running for Pride: How Online Casinos Are Supporting the 2SLGBTQIA Community in Canada

To come

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Video

Celebrities, activists take red carpet at Pink Awards

Catch them here and on YouTube as LGBTQ2S+ changemakers and their champions are honoured at the inaugural celebration

By Xtra Staff

Books

‘Masquerade’ offers a queer take on indulgence and ennui

REVIEW: Mike Fu’s novel is a coming of age mystery set between New York and Shanghai

By H Felix Chau Bradley

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ finale recap: Queen of the mothertucking globe

Another season ends in an expected winner—but not for the reason you’d think

By Kevin O'Keeffe

TV & Film

Let’s transvestigate Godzilla

Scientifically explaining the most transgender monster of all time

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ Episode 11 recap: G-Ru-test hits

It’s LaLaPaRuZa time with the eliminated queens!

By Kevin O'Keeffe