A commercial challenge sees an underdog finally break out of the pack

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History

The Harlem Renaissance was queer AF. Here’s proof

The minds behind the Queer Harlem Renaissance Project discuss reclaiming history

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Culture

‘Tiger King’ is yet another portrayal of queer villainry

Joe Exotic is no queer hero. But in him, some LGBTQ viewers see a familiar—if troublesome—figure of queer pop culture past

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul

Pandemic Pastimes

All is queer in ‘Love & Hip Hop’

For a show that’s been seen as trash TV, put some respek on its name for its portrayal of LGBTQ love

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Drag Race

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By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 7 recap: Rusical party

Unresolved issues set the stage for a very tense episode and conflict colours everything

By Kevin O’Keeffe

TV & Film

Comedian Mae Martin talks queer representation on TV and Netflix’s ‘Feel Good’

The star of her own semi-autobiographical show sat down with Xtra’s Devon Murphy for a candid livestream conversation

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Culture

Celebrating the sunny legacy of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ during COVID-19 pandemic

The little town of Schitt’s Creek has become both a comforting haven in a time of crisis and an example of how to survive

By KC Hoard

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 6 power ranking: Snatching trophies

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 6 recap: Hollywood squares

It’s time for Snatch Game!

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Culture

With ‘No Fats, No Femmes,’ Fatima Jamal aims for more than just visibility and representation

The model and filmmaker discusses her documentary, beauty standards and a trans reckoning

By Tre’vell Anderson

Culture

Meet the trans man who collected fan art of Kirk and Spock in love

Jenson Hillenbrand has one of America’s biggest collections of ‘Star Trek’ fan art. Now, he’s sharing it with the world

By Kat Jercich

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 5 power ranking: Dr. Goode, Medicine Woman

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 5 recap: It’s a medical mystery

The queens take on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ and one is left without she-mergency care

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Obsessions

Isolation aids: Mae Martin’s Feel Good and Jenny Odell’s How to Do Nothing

A new queer series seeks comfort in the uncomfortable and an artist resists the pressure of productivity

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour

Culture

Lesbian media is too white—and I’m tired of it

More and more, queer women are at the centre of TV shows and films. But Black women and women of colour remain noticeably absent

By Kinsey Clarke

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 4 power ranking: Foul play

By Kevin O’Keeffe

TV & Film

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 8 power ranking: Commercial appeal

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 8 recap: Sell yourself

The Harlem Renaissance was queer AF. Here’s proof

‘Tiger King’ is yet another portrayal of queer villainry

All is queer in ‘Love & Hip Hop’

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 7 power ranking: Like a Prayer

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 7 recap: Rusical party

Comedian Mae Martin talks queer representation on TV and Netflix’s ‘Feel Good’

Celebrating the sunny legacy of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ during COVID-19 pandemic

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 6 power ranking: Snatching trophies

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 6 recap: Hollywood squares

With ‘No Fats, No Femmes,’ Fatima Jamal aims for more than just visibility and representation

Meet the trans man who collected fan art of Kirk and Spock in love

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 5 power ranking: Dr. Goode, Medicine Woman

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 5 recap: It’s a medical mystery

Isolation aids: Mae Martin’s Feel Good and Jenny Odell’s How to Do Nothing

Lesbian media is too white—and I’m tired of it

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 4 power ranking: Foul play