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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
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
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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
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 9 recap: From Tudor to Tik Tok
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 9 recap: From Tudor to Tik Tok

It took two and a half months of real-world time, but we’ve finally arrived at the show’s signature challenge

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: British humour
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 8 recap: British humour

A comedy challenge sets up a surprising elimination

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: Corona Can’t Keep a Good Queen Down’ recap
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: Corona Can’t Keep a Good Queen Down’ recap

The special is most interesting when it focuses on the mechanics of filming during quarantine

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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No, lesbians are not disappearing
Identity

No, lesbians are not disappearing

A new Gallup poll finds more Americans than ever identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans—especially Gen Z

By Erica Lenti, Rachel Giese
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 7 recap: Be your own shero
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 2, Episode 7 recap: Be your own shero

A design challenge and a visit from Raven provides a major boost for one queen

By Kevin O’Keeffe
Topline: The agony and ecstasy of a good cringe-watch
Xtra Weekly

Topline: The agony and ecstasy of a good cringe-watch

Philosopher king Dawson Leery offers a surprising balm from feeling “stressy and depressy”

By Lito Howse
Thomas and Tranna dissect ‘Framing Britney Spears’
That’s the Way It Is

Thomas and Tranna dissect ‘Framing Britney Spears’

Xtra’s resident debate club wrangles with media, misogyny and that magical child, Britney

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 8 power ranking: Who’s in your top nine?
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 8 power ranking: Who’s in your top nine?

It’s a reversal of fortune, as a frontrunner falters and an underdog grabs the spotlight

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 8 recap: Don’t rain on my Rusical
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 8 recap: Don’t rain on my Rusical

A social media-themed musical challenge produces a surprising bottom two

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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