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The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots
Politics

The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots

OPINION: We’ve seen how craven U.S. politicians can get in the pursuit of votes. Are Canadian MPs next?

By Dale Smith
I was an educator for 32 years. Here’s why Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is so wrong
Education

I was an educator for 32 years. Here’s why Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is so wrong

OPINION: As the bill sits on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, this retired teacher says its enactment would be extremely harmful to LGBTQ2S+ students

By Toni Smith
Do celebrities—especially queer ones—deserve to be role models?
Culture

Do celebrities—especially queer ones—deserve to be role models?

In an age where fans know a little bit too much of what’s in the dark corners of the minds of famous people, maybe we should look for other role models

By Paul Gallant
I’m a parent of a trans kid. I was investigated for supporting her right to be herself
Parenting

I’m a parent of a trans kid. I was investigated for supporting her right to be herself

OPINION: As parents across the U.S. speak out against attacks on trans youth in Texas, one mom shares her story

By Jamie Bruesehoff
What is the best new queer music, you ask?
Monthly Tune-Up

What is the best new queer music, you ask?

Music writer Jordan Currie has picked 7 of the best singles released over the last month. Check out the first instalment of “Monthly Tune-Up”

By Jordan Currie
A very chaotic yet realistic soundtrack to my life
Music

A very chaotic yet realistic soundtrack to my life

These songs by Black artists shaped music journalist Daric L. Cottingham’s taste through the years

By Daria Lynn Cottingham
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TV shows need to stop being so weird about blowjobs
Sex

TV shows need to stop being so weird about blowjobs

It shouldn’t be shocking that a woman—or any consenting adult for that matter—enjoys giving head

By Quinn Rhodes
The unique challenges and rewards of transitioning later in life
Identity

The unique challenges and rewards of transitioning later in life

OPINION: Trans culture skews young. Bringing trans elders into the conversation benefits us all

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Why Jason Kenney’s vile HIV/AIDS comparison struck a nerve
Politics

Why Jason Kenney’s vile HIV/AIDS comparison struck a nerve

OPINION: The Alberta premier compared the experience of unvaccinated people now to those with HIV/AIDS in the 1980s

By Mel Woods
A Black female U.S. Supreme Court nominee is long overdue
Power

A Black female U.S. Supreme Court nominee is long overdue

OPINION: Nominating a Black woman is the first step toward representing the diversity of the country the court seeks to serve

By Stacey Stevenson
500 Che’s of summer
TV & Film

500 Che’s of summer

OPINION: How Che Diaz in “And Just Like That” is the textbook Manic Pixie Dream Queer

By Andi Schwartz
The siren song of Andrew Holleran’s 1978 novel ‘Dancer from the Dance’
Queer View Mirror

The siren song of Andrew Holleran’s 1978 novel ‘Dancer from the Dance’

How one queer classic keeps moving me after all these years 

By Christopher DiRaddo
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The best and worst social media moments of 2021
Rainbow Rewind 2021

The best and worst social media moments of 2021

Here are 10 times queer and trans people broke the internet over the past year

By Jordan Currie, Michelle da Silva
The righteous queens and shady bitches of 2021
Rainbow Rewind 2021

The righteous queens and shady bitches of 2021

Celebrating the GOATs and condemning the flops in yet another pandemic year

By Xtra Staff
The top 100 defining pop culture moments of 2021
That’s the Way It Is

The top 100 defining pop culture moments of 2021

Here’s Thomas and Tranna’s mega-list of the good, the bad and the cringe from the past year

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
7 moments of trans brilliance from 2021
Rainbow Rewind 2021

7 moments of trans brilliance from 2021

While there is plenty from the last year to hate, these are the culture touchpoints we should focus on

By Tre’vell Anderson
What casting a straight cis man means for ‘Drag Race’
Drag Race

What casting a straight cis man means for ‘Drag Race’

OPINION: RuPaul’s empire has transformed over the last two decades. A cis straight contestant is the latest big change

By Mel Woods
House of Commons surprisingly passes a tougher conversion therapy ban
Politics

House of Commons surprisingly passes a tougher conversion therapy ban

ANALYSIS: A unanimous vote on Bill C-4 has fast-tracked the legislation. But has anything actually changed for the government and its opposition?

By Dale Smith
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