Xtra News Flash

Sports cycling stands by trans winner, new queer advocacy org, Florida and Montana anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Yvie Oddly vs. Republicans and pro-gay Jesus angers EU officials

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

By Maddy Mahoney

History

British drag has always been radical

In the wake of drag icon Paul O’Grady’s death, it’s time to excavate Britain’s radical drag history

By Jake Hall

Activism

What’s at stake for LGBTQ2S+ writers in the WGA strike?

Our favourite queer media will have to wait until the creative minds behind them get a fair deal

By Phoebe Fuller

TV & Film

Rachel Weisz doubles the gay and the fun in ‘Dead Ringers’

REVIEW: Weisz’s dual performance saves overstuffed Cronenberg remake

By Rendy Jones

Xtra News Flash

Uganda bill still viciously anti-gay, trans journalist thwarts swatting attempt, Harvey Guillén at the Met Gala, queer creators support WGA strike, Oregon moves to protect trans healthcare, gay playwright Robert Patrick dies

6 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 3

By Jackie Richardson

TV & Film

‘Unsyncable’ doc follows an impressive group of aging athletes as they make waves and smash stereotypes

Director Megan Wennberg’s latest is a dive into the world of artistic swimming

By Michelle Kay

Culture

Jerry Springer’s legacy of discovery and disgust

OPINION: “I used to have a recurring nightmare that if I tried to transition, I’d be met with braying, angry Springer crowds”

By Katelyn Burns

Xtra News Flash

Queer Met Gala looks, censured Montana state rep sues, new drag dinner competition, queer youth mental health, Tony Award noms and Twitter oral sex misinformation

6 queer stories we’re watching: May 2

By Bhagyashree Chatterjee, Phoebe Fuller

Comedy

Intergalactic beauty Juno Birch’s advice for mere mortals

“Delusion is the key to confidence,” says the trans drag alien probing North Americans, er, North America this summer

By Russ Martin

Excerpt

What makes for a good gay cruising grounds

In his new book, “Park Cruising,” author Marcus McCann looks at the forces that triggered a police sting of Toronto’s Marie Curtis Park

By Marcus McCann

Monthly Tune-Up

New music from Yaeji, ZORA, Blondshell, Michael Medrano and more

Behold spring’s bounteous harvest of infectious pop

By Jordan Currie

Xtra News Flash

‘Yellowjackets’ star blasts gendered award categories, Toronto Pride flag protest, U.S. DOJ sues Tennessee, Pedro Pascal gay western trailer drops

5 queer stories we’re watching: April 28

By Maddy Mahoney

Social Media

Substack isn’t the perfect Twitter alternative it wants to be

ANALYSIS: As Substack tries to be the new Twitter, we can’t forget its founders’ messy past or present

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle

Sports

Paralympian Ness Murby looks to Paris, and a brighter future for trans athletes

“Hopefully, the next person won’t have to fight as much”

By Julia Peterson

Politics

Is it time to kick politicians out of Pride?

Tracking the decades-long hot-and-cold relationship between elected officials and Pride festivals

By Kevin Hurren

Excerpt

Trans resilience shining through a glass darkly

Journalist Tre’vell Anderson’s very personal tour of trans representation in film and TV

By Tre’vell Anderson

Identity

How ‘women’s rights’ activists create language that dehumanizes trans people

OPINION: “Adult” “Human” “Female” is a highly problematic way to identify

By Joseph Osmundson

TV & Film

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 5 recap: Bestie, we hardly knew ye

Our adult survivors start to come together, and a winter storm rocks the cabin

By Mel Woods