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The queer fantasy of playersexuality
Gaming

The queer fantasy of playersexuality

ANALYSIS: Opponents of playersexuality argue that it erases queer representation. Does it really?

By SF Boswell
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 7 power ranking: The final five
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 7 power ranking: The final five

Who will be the last queen eliminated before the finale, granting us our final four?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 7 recap: Fit for a Queen of the North
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 7 recap: Fit for a Queen of the North

For the first time ever, “Drag Race” contestants design for a host who models the garments

By Kevin O'Keeffe
2025 Oscar nominations: 8 queer predictions
TV & Film

2025 Oscar nominations: 8 queer predictions

From “Wicked” to “Will & Harper,” what will be the talk of film awards season?

By Rendy Jones
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 6 power ranking: Safety (Chain) Dance
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 6 power ranking: Safety (Chain) Dance

A Big Brother Canada twist finds its way to Canada’s Drag Race, and shakes up the power rankings as a result

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 6 recap: The Wooden Beaver has spoken
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 6 recap: The Wooden Beaver has spoken

A “Survivor”-style Snatch Game disappoints the judges—and leaves power in the queens’ hands

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 5 power ranking: Grunge girls
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 5 power ranking: Grunge girls

To quote Garbage’s “When I Grow Up,” which queen is “trying hard to fit among” the heavy-hitter cast, and whose performance was “a giant juggernaut”?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 5 recap: Here comes the sunshine
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 5 recap: Here comes the sunshine

We’re saved by the bell this week as we flash back to the ’90s

By Kevin O'Keeffe
Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024
Rainbow Rewind 2024

Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024

Xtra’s annual roundup of the most awe-inspiring and most awful players of the year 

By Xtra Staff
Ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ voices can be heard and empowered in a digital world

Ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ voices can be heard and empowered in a digital world

The Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network’s tech subsidy helps volunteers and advisors to participate fully in the work it is doing.

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A well-known Chinese folk tale gets a queer reimagining in ‘Sister Snake’
Books

A well-known Chinese folk tale gets a queer reimagining in ‘Sister Snake’

Amanda Lee Koe’s novel is a clever mash-up of queer pulp, magical realism, time travel and body horror, with a charged serpentine sisterhood at its centre

By H Felix Chau Bradley
‘Drag Race’ in 2024 tested the limits of global crossover appeal
Rainbow Rewind 2024

‘Drag Race’ in 2024 tested the limits of global crossover appeal

“Drag Race” remains an international phenomenon, but “Global All Stars” disappointing throws a damper on global ambitions

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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Can labour conditions keep up with the women’s sports boom?
Rainbow Rewind 2024

Can labour conditions keep up with the women’s sports boom?

From the WNBA to smaller leagues, player associations and unions will play a key role in what comes next

By Frankie de la Cretaz
What 2024’s biggest films say about the future of trans cinema
Rainbow Rewind 2024

What 2024’s biggest films say about the future of trans cinema

“Emilia Pérez” is set to dominate awards season. Here’s hoping its success opens doors for other, better trans stories on screen

By Mel Woods
12 queer and trans books we missed this year
Rainbow Rewind 2024

12 queer and trans books we missed this year

From tales of dramatic family secrets to sweet graphic novels, these titles are worth curling up with

By Xtra Staff
Give gifts that do good this holiday season with BMO

Give gifts that do good this holiday season with BMO

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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 4 power ranking: In fashion, you’re either fast or you’re slo-mo
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 4 power ranking: In fashion, you’re either fast or you’re slo-mo

Who’s on top after the season’s first design challenge?

By Kevin O'Keeffe
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 4 recap: ‘Should we speed it up a little bit?’
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 4 recap: ‘Should we speed it up a little bit?’

The queens take on fast fashion in this week’s design challenge

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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