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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 12 recap: Roasters with the most-ers
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
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ aired two seasons simultaneously—and bing, bang, bong, ‘UK’ won
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
From an Alok Vaid-Menon performance to Black queer folk rock, everything to get you through the pandemic
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
What did Dan Savage do this time?
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
#GoldenGlobesSoWhite #NoSweatsattheOscars #DearGodPleaseLetGlennWin
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
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 11 power ranking: Stop, pop and roll
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
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 11 recap: Brand strategy
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
For LGBTQ+ Nigerians, Twitter is home for unbridled queer celebration
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
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2 finale recap: ‘A Little Bit of Love’ and then some
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
Most Catholic school boards still refuse to recognize Pride
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
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 10 power ranking: Two of hearts
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
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 10 recap: You teach me and I teach you
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
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How queer South Koreans are finding resilience during COVID-19
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
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 9 recap: Soaps and Panto
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
Everything from gender in opera to the best queer anthem for a serotonin boost
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Everything from gender in opera to the best queer anthem for a serotonin boost

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Mar. 11

By S. Bear Bergman
Cis people in Hollywood need to stay out of trans folks’ business
Culture

Cis people in Hollywood need to stay out of trans folks’ business

“Coming 2 America” is the latest film to include an anti-trans joke 

By Tre’vell Anderson
When it comes to Harry and Meghan, the media is the message
That’s the Way It Is

When it comes to Harry and Meghan, the media is the message

Xtra’s royal watchers weigh in on Megxit, monarchy and mental health

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 9 power ranking: Impersonation sensation
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 9 power ranking: Impersonation sensation

A shake-up among frontrunners is building serious momentum for the second half of the season

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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