Xtra Weekly

Topline: Getting my queer social fix on Twitch

The streaming platform has become an unlikely community hub for LGBTQ2S+ gamers

By Erica Lenti

TV & Film

Everything LGBTQ2S+ coming to streaming platforms in April

From cold-blooded lesbian killers to an animated alligator-human hybrid

By Sarah Taher

Media

Meet Kissy Duerré, a fast-rising star on TikTok who embraces righteous politics and hard conversations

With 600,000-plus followers, the trans TikTok creator talks to the world from her home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

By Niko Stratis

Books

The sass and fire of grief written in fuchsia

Queer Canadian cartoonist Shira Spector’s debut graphic memoir is unlike anything you’ve seen before

By Molly Sprayregen

Creating Community

A millennial journalist in Leicestershire started a virtual theatre club with her friends to watch and discuss online productions

Planning events and having something specific to talk about reminds her that she has a community and social life

By Jess Amy Dixon

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 12 power ranking: Roasted queens

Smart strategy triumphs over cheap shots as the top six queens become a final five

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 12 recap: Roasters with the most-ers

The final six challenge is a good old-fashioned roasting of three Miss Congenialities

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ aired two seasons simultaneously—and bing, bang, bong, ‘UK’ won

Once again, “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” has produced a stellar season, leaving the flagship series with some things to learn

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Queer Culture Catch-Up

From an Alok Vaid-Menon performance to Black queer folk rock, everything to get you through the pandemic

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Mar. 25

By S. Bear Bergman

Books

‘Kink’ anthology explores desire, BDSM and pleasure across the sexual spectrum

Kink is rarely portrayed to its fullest, queerest potential in popular culture. Editors R.O. Kwon and Garth Greenwell decided to remedy that

By Ilana Masad

Books

The novel ‘Milk Fed’ queers—and redeems—the manic pixie dream girl trope

Melissa Broder’s latest book is a delightfully deranged exploration of sex, food and faith

By Harron Walker

That’s the Way It Is

#GoldenGlobesSoWhite #NoSweatsattheOscars #DearGodPleaseLetGlennWin

Thomas and Tranna, voting members of the Cynical Queer Press Corps, take issue with this year’s award season

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour

Get active in Britain, the LGBTQ+ way

Find queer and trans adventures as you explore the scenic countryside of Great Britain by foot, bike or kayak

Created for Visit Britain

My Safe Space

I created my own soap opera to get through heartbreak and quarantine

When the pandemic hit, I used “College Heights” to work through my own neuroses

By Skylar Baker-Jordan

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 11 power ranking: Stop, pop and roll

A branding challenge and a Beast-themed runway have clarified that this is one top queen’s competition to lose

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 11 recap: Brand strategy

Soda pop commercials give the queens a chance to show off who they are—or rather, what their brands are

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Identity

For LGBTQ+ Nigerians, Twitter is home for unbridled queer celebration

In the community colloquially known as “Qwitter,” users find safety, comfort and joy with other queer folks—often for the first time

By January Ikeoluwa

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2 finale recap: ‘A Little Bit of Love’ and then some

One of the most enjoyable “Drag Race” seasons in years comes to a close

By Kevin O’Keeffe