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Inside Xtra

Periodically, we publish stories about our staff and the work we do.

How ‘Survivor’ and ‘Real Housewives’ got queer
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How ‘Survivor’ and ‘Real Housewives’ got queer

Mel Woods, host of Xtra’s “Get Queer” podcast, talks about the secret LGBTQ2S+ history of reality television

By KC Hoard
Xtra named finalist for three Digital Publishing Awards
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Xtra named finalist for three Digital Publishing Awards

Editors Mel Woods and Ziya Jones, plus columnist Kai Cheng Thom, recognized by National Media Awards Foundation

By Xtra Staff
Shady queens and gay best friends: the price of being queer on reality TV
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Shady queens and gay best friends: the price of being queer on reality TV

Xtra launches Season one of our new podcast, “Get Queer”—here’s where it all started

By Daniel MacIvor
The 178 sources we used in Xtra Explains: Trans Youth
Xtra Explains

The 178 sources we used in Xtra Explains: Trans Youth

Dive into the citations and facts behind our new 10-part explainer series

By Hannah Mercanti, Mel Woods
Introducing Xtra Explains: Trans Youth
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Introducing Xtra Explains: Trans Youth

The 10-part video series provides shareable, fact-checked info on the hot-button issues of the debate around trans youth and their health

By Mel Woods
Xtra’s ‘Queering Family’ named a finalist for digital journalism award
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Xtra’s ‘Queering Family’ named a finalist for digital journalism award

The nine-part multimedia series examines how people across North America are redefining what it means to build and sustain familial bonds

By Angela Mullins
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Xtra is the first LGBTQ2S+ publication to join The Trust Project
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Xtra is the first LGBTQ2S+ publication to join The Trust Project

We’re spilling the tea on the Trust Mark logo, that little T-mark now appearing on Xtra’s stories

By Xtra Staff
The Xtra community is changing addresses
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The Xtra community is changing addresses

We’re doubling down on social media channels and the lively conversations you are having there

By Angela Mullins
Xtra wins gold
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Xtra wins gold

We brought home the big trophy from the Digital Publishing Awards

By Xtra Staff
Going where readers are is baked into Xtra’s DNA
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Going where readers are is baked into Xtra’s DNA

Senior editor Mel Woods tasked with taking Xtra to new audiences

By Gordon Bowness
Meet Xtra’s new crossword constructor Ada Nicolle
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Meet Xtra’s new crossword constructor Ada Nicolle

The young trans puzzle writer and editor has carved out an unusual—and rare—career

By Gordon Bowness
Celebrated theatre artist Daniel MacIvor to join Xtra’s publisher 
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Celebrated theatre artist Daniel MacIvor to join Xtra’s publisher 

MacIvor to head up new creative studio at Pink Triangle Press

By Gordon Bowness
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Announcing the winner of the Xtra Pride Photo Contest
Pride 2022: Party & Protest

Announcing the winner of the Xtra Pride Photo Contest

Xtra readers submitted pups, parades, parties and more, but one photo won out

By Mel Woods
Jennifer McGuire, former head of CBC News, takes the helm at Xtra
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Jennifer McGuire, former head of CBC News, takes the helm at Xtra

New content streams and audience growth are in the works for 51-year-old Pink Triangle Press

By Gordon Bowness
Everyone is friends here
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Everyone is friends here

Welcome to the launch of the new Xtra Community!

By Michelle da Silva
A federal election?! Don’t worry, Xtra has you covered
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A federal election?! Don’t worry, Xtra has you covered

Senior politics editor Erica Lenti gives you a sneak peek into our extensive coverage of the forthcoming Canadian election

By Erica Lenti
How activism can improve our sex lives
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How activism can improve our sex lives

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of our publisher Pink Triangle Press, Xtra is looking for a new sexual revolution—one based on social justice and mutual care

By Rachel Giese
Check out our glow up!
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Check out our glow up!

Xtra is evolving… new look, new logo… but same commitment to LGBTQ2S+ journalism and community building

By Rachel Giese
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