Youth advocate Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah hopes young queer and trans Canadians can learn the power of disruption

The Green leader on passing LGBTQ2S+ policy in the House, the importance of representation and what’s gone wrong within her own party

Released on 9/11, “Glitter” suffered from bad timing and maybe even sabotage

Erin O’Toole uses these political strategies to skirt responsibility on issues affecting marginalized communities—and it comes at a price for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians

Once again, form trumps function on the campaign trail

Activist Praney Anand calls for culture-specific resources and government aid

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Sep. 9

The party has made some of the most specific commitments to queer and trans communities. But after years of unfulfilled promises, it may not suffice

Lessons learned from ‘All Stars 6,’ and what we want to see in future seasons

John R. Sylliboy on Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous needs, the upcoming federal election and reconciliation

From bombing Snatch Game as Lady Gaga to triumphing in the final lip sync to “Stupid Love,” Kylie truly found Rudemption

A terrific season ends with the well-deserved crowning of a queen who made the most of her comeback

In “Bloodthirsty” and “The Retreat,” queerness is not equated with monstrousness

Critics were not kind to Todd Hayne’s third film, but “Velvet Goldmine” achieved cult status thanks to its outrageous soundtrack

In her illustrious career, Beyoncé has blazed trails for Black women and inspired a zillion drag queens

The NDP leader spoke to Xtra about banning conversion therapy, improving trans healthcare and why representation is so vital in politics

The game-within-a-game results in one last shake up in the penultimate episode of the season

The NDP, Conservatives and Liberals could be doing much more for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians. Instead, they’re doling out a lot of the same empty promises

Analysis

How can Canada’s next federal government support LGBTQ2S+ youth?

Annamie Paul wants a greener, queerer Canada

Mariah Carey’s star vehicle ‘Glitter’ flopped, but her 2001 album deserves a revisit

The Conservative Party’s stance on conscience rights and free votes should worry progressive voters

5 takeaways from the leaders’ debate

What will a new federal government mean for queer and trans South Asian people?

What could be wittier than writer R. Eric Thomas chatting with advice columnist John Paul Brammer?

The Liberal platform makes a $40-million promise to the LGBTQ2S+ community. Is it enough?

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ defined Rudemption—for the queens, but also for the ‘All Stars’ format

How can a new Canadian government collaborate with Two-Spirit people?

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 12 power ranking: We’ve got a winner, baby

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ finale recap: The newest entrant into the ‘Drag Race’ Hall of Fame is…

These two lesbian-centred horror films show how far the genre has come

How the glam-rock universe of ‘Velvet Goldmine’ created space for shrugging off gender conventions

Pop hasn’t been kind to women over 40. Can Beyoncé break the curse?

Jagmeet Singh’s plan for an inclusive Canada

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 11 power ranking: The final four, for real this time

Prepare to be disappointed in party platforms this election season