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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 2 recap: Aussie Snatch and Kiwi Snatch
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 2 recap: Aussie Snatch and Kiwi Snatch

It’s a rough day on the runway after a disappointing Snatch Game

By Kevin O’Keeffe
I found trans resilience in an eighth grade, rural Ohio classroom
Dispatch

I found trans resilience in an eighth grade, rural Ohio classroom

When I wound up in a traditional community for my student-teacher placement, I sought comfort in unspoken LGBTQ2S+ connections

By Gill Platek
Provocative pairings, from graphic books to the New York art world
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Provocative pairings, from graphic books to the New York art world

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning May 6

By S. Bear Bergman
Why Janet Mock’s takedown of Hollywood matters more than who’s sleeping with who on the set of ‘Pose’
That’s the Way It Is

Why Janet Mock’s takedown of Hollywood matters more than who’s sleeping with who on the set of ‘Pose’

Talented queer and trans people shouldn’t have to stay quiet to get work

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
Among the alligators, peacocks and rabbits, I found peace at my local zoo
My Safe Space

Among the alligators, peacocks and rabbits, I found peace at my local zoo

As I roam freely with them, the animals can just be—and I can, too

By Nikki Naser
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ series premiere recap: ‘G’day, g’day, g’day’
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ series premiere recap: ‘G’day, g’day, g’day’

Taika Waititi guest stars in the season premiere of the latest “Drag Race” international iteration

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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After a summer of protest, queer Nigerians continue to fight for rights
Dispatch

After a summer of protest, queer Nigerians continue to fight for rights

Whether on the streets or in creative ways online, LGBTQ+ Nigerians are creating community and calling for change in the wake of the #EndSARS movement

By Ugonna-Ora Owoh
How the cast of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13 met the moment
Drag Race

How the cast of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13 met the moment

Despite a production bubble and a slow start, this crop of queens wound up tackling pressing issues in America

By Kevin O’Keeffe
What gets ignored in campus debates over ‘free speech’
Opinion

What gets ignored in campus debates over ‘free speech’

Controversies at two Canadian universities demonstrate how students on the margins get overlooked again and again

By KC Hoard
4 queer takeaways from a very hetero Oscars
TV & Film

4 queer takeaways from a very hetero Oscars

We pulled the queerest moments from the decidedly straight, cis Oscars

By Mel Woods
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 16 power ranking: America’s Next Drag Superstar XIII
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 16 power ranking: America’s Next Drag Superstar XIII

A Lip Sync for the Crown set up a season-long favourite for the win 

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 16 recap: Who is America’s Next Drag Superstar?
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 16 recap: Who is America’s Next Drag Superstar?

The winner of the season was the star of it all along

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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What’s in Canada’s budget for LGBTQ2S+ people?
Politics

What’s in Canada’s budget for LGBTQ2S+ people?

The Liberal government’s proposed ‘inclusive recovery’ addresses queer and trans folks’ lived realities—and that’s a good start

By Dale Smith
Topline: And the Oscar goes to… Acting like everything is normal
Xtra Weekly

Topline: And the Oscar goes to… Acting like everything is normal

Ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards airing live from L.A. this weekend, Tre’vell Anderson gives us their predictions 

By Tre’vell Anderson
From Black lesbian thinkers to the hottest Hot Docs
Queer Culture Catch-Up

From Black lesbian thinkers to the hottest Hot Docs

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Apr. 22

By S. Bear Bergman
Colton Underwood and the commodification of Beautiful Gays™
That’s the Way It Is

Colton Underwood and the commodification of Beautiful Gays™

Why does the success of a hunky white cis guy get us so riled up?

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
Canada’s bill to end conversion therapy stalled by Conservative ‘concern trolling’
Politics

Canada’s bill to end conversion therapy stalled by Conservative ‘concern trolling’

Conservative MPs continue to call into question motives behind Bill C-6, which would end the discredited practice on a national scale

By Dale Smith
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 15 recap: Together, but apart
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 15 recap: Together, but apart

In a surprising choice, Ru keeps the queens physically distanced for the reunion

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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