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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
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
2024’s hottest onscreen trend? Toxic lesbians
Rainbow Rewind 2024

2024’s hottest onscreen trend? Toxic lesbians

From “Agatha All Along” to “Love Lies Bleeding,” complicated, messy queer women and their love lives took centre stage

By Anna Govert
The hottest celebrity heartthrobs of 2024, as voted by gay and bi men

The hottest celebrity heartthrobs of 2024, as voted by gay and bi men

Cruising site Squirt.org publishes hottest findings of 2024 in Squirt Unloaded—a sexy recap of the year

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Five viral moments that defined the queer internet in 2024
Rainbow Rewind 2024

Five viral moments that defined the queer internet in 2024

We’re holding space for these queer trends

By Niya Doyle
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 3 power ranking: Syncing ships
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 3 power ranking: Syncing ships

Some frontrunners cement their positions, while others stumble

By Kevin O'Keeffe
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 3 recap: The team that slays together stays together
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 3 recap: The team that slays together stays together

The Lip Sync Slay-Off challenge returns with a team-based twist

By Kevin O'Keeffe
The queer and trans songs we loved in 2024
Rainbow Rewind 2024

The queer and trans songs we loved in 2024

From Chappell Roan to Shygirl and beyond, here’s what we couldn’t get enough of in 2024

By Xtra Staff
“Ripcord,” turns the midlife crisis story trope on its head
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
Anti-trans violence is on the rise. The media must step it up
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
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 power ranking: To the moon
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
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 2 recap: PSAshay away
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
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