Analysis | Xtra Magazine

The anatomy of a city with a hate problem

With few safe spaces for LGBTQ2 communities and a burgeoning alt-right movement, Hamilton, Ontario has become a microcosm of other urban centres grappling with hate

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 6 Power Ranking: 1-800-RANKING

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 6 recap: Sissy that walk

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Topline: Bugs Bunny up, Ellen DeGeneres down

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, August 7

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 5 Power Ranking: Snatch of the North

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 5 recap: My Snatch will go on

Near, far, wherever the queens are, it’s time for Snatch Game

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Health

It’s time to stop comparing COVID-19 to HIV

The two crises have affected marginalized populations at their worst. But suggestions of solidarity ignore the longstanding shame and stigma LGBTQ2 people with HIV/AIDS face

15 years later, reflecting on the fight to say ‘I do’

On July 20, 2005, gay marriage was legalized in Canada—paving the way for even greater battles for LGBTQ2 rights

By Paul Gallant

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5’ Episode 7 power ranking: Stand-up dolls

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5, Episode 7 recap: Comedy RuNight

The final four hit the stage to tell stand-up, but only three get invited back for an encore

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 3 power ranking: Chart-toppers

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 3 recap: Baby I’m sorry (I’m not sorry)

The rap battle challenge is a blast, which makes it hard to see anyone go

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Books

How femme memoirs challenge queer stereotypes about rural living

Working-class country living isn’t always bad for queer folks. Five authors tackle femme identity and queerness outside city limits

By Andi Schwartz

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5’ Episode 6 power ranking: The Backyardigans

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5, Episode 6 recap: Break out the ‘cues and have a ball

Is that all there is to a backyard eleganza look?

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 2 power ranking: Citrus blast

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Canada’s Drag Race

’Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 2 recap: When will we share Heritage Minutes?

One underdog takes a big leap up in the competition in this week’s acting challenge

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5’ Episode 5 power ranking: A challenge winner falls

By Kevin O’Keeffe

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