Queer View Mirror

The queer utopia of ‘Cosmic Thing’ by The B-52’s

Revolution was hiding in plain sight on this riotous party album from 1989

By vivi hansen

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

Opinion

Trans folks need more than just visibility

At its best, Trans Day of Visibility is a nod of solidarity between trans people across the world. At its worst, it’s a paltry marketing effort

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul

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

Power

What did Dan Savage do this time?

The columnist came to the defence of controversial journalist Jesse Singal this week, reminding the internet of his past transphobia

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul

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

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

Education

Most Catholic school boards still refuse to recognize Pride

At the world’s largest publicly funded Catholic school board, located in Toronto, the object lesson is prejudice and indifference

By Erica Lenti

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 10 power ranking: Two of hearts

An entertaining makeover partnership puts two unlikely sisters on top

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 10 recap: You teach me and I teach you

It’s a “Freaky Friday”-style makeover challenge, as the queens swap aesthetics

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Dispatch

How queer South Koreans are finding resilience during COVID-19

An outbreak of the virus in a Seoul gay club early in the pandemic left LGBTQ+ Koreans an easy target for homophobia. But the community continues to fight back

By Heezy Yang

Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 9 recap: Soaps and Panto

A top four acting challenge serves as a final pit stop before the finale

By Kevin O’Keeffe