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The anatomy of a city with a hate problem
With few safe spaces for LGBTQ2 communities and a burgeoning alt-right movement, Hamilton, Ontario has become a microcosm of other urban centres grappling with hate
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4 happenings to wind you up or down right now
What to watch, read, listen to or look at: August 6
We’re launching ‘Rainbow Votes 2020,’ a U.S. election newsletter
This November’s election is one of the best opportunities to make the U.S. a better place; Xtra has you covered
Welcome to Tomboyland
In her debut essay collection, Melissa Faliveno reflects on gender and queerness growing up in working-class Wisconsin
Topline: Polish President Andrzej Duda and ‘Pose’ star Angelica Ross
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 31
Desmond Child is more than your favourite songs
For 40 years, Child has been behind hits by Christina Aguilera, KISS, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin, Cher and many others. But as a gay artist, his path to success hasn’t been easy
Trans liberation can’t happen until we abolish prisons
For queer and trans people, policing and imprisonment come with deadly consequences. Instead of reforms, it’s time to consider ending incarceration altogether
15 years later, reflecting on the fight to say ‘I do’
On July 20, 2005, gay marriage was legalized in Canada—paving the way for even greater battles for LGBTQ2 rights
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 3 recap: Baby I’m sorry (I’m not sorry)
The rap battle challenge is a blast, which makes it hard to see anyone go
A summer of protest
All around the world, people are taking to the streets in demonstrations against systemic racism and police violence. In Toronto, photojournalist Nick Lachance has been documenting the resistance movement
How femme memoirs challenge queer stereotypes about rural living
Working-class country living isn’t always bad for queer folks. Five authors tackle femme identity and queerness outside city limits
’Canada’s Drag Race’ Episode 2 recap: When will we share Heritage Minutes?
One underdog takes a big leap up in the competition in this week’s acting challenge
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4 things to wind you up or wind down with this week
What to watch, read, listen to and look at: July 9
More hands make better dumplings
Jennifer E. Crawford teams up with fellow “MasterChef Canada” alum Marissa Leon-John to make delicious pot stickers
Queer punk to indie pop to experimental electronic via lesbian autistic love
Follow The Courtneys’ Sydney Koke, a.k.a. Slaylor Moon, on her fascinating musical trajectory
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5, Episode 5 recap: Snatching hearts
It’s time for the second edition of Snatch Game of Love, but it’s the behind the scenes drama that has us gagging
4 things to wind you up or help you wind down this week
What to watch, read, listen to and look at: July 2
From despair to inspiration to action in Chechnya
Neal Baer, an executive producer of the HBO documentary ‘Welcome to Chechnya,’ on why the world’s attention must turn to the country
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