Some lay blame on old-school journalists, others point to hateful politicians. Either way, anti-trans sentiment has become the nation’s accepted bigotry

Why a fat-centric celebration in Manchester could be the next frontier in inclusive Prides for all

Starring Lea DeLaria in one of her earliest roles, the film’s message, she says, still holds up 20 years later

While exorcising exes and feeding our communities

Part of being an ally is knowing when to leave a toxic situation

Advice on how to get involved from queers on the frontlines of food insecurity

Senior editor Zaina Arafat was in Washington when the insurrection on Capitol Hill broke out

Down the rabbit hole with Rupert Everett, James Corden and Kate Winslet

A discussion with “Ammonite” director Francis Lee leads to an excavation into the complexities of representation

Inside the meme that fills in the gaps of lacklustre queer representation

Celebrating the best and condemning the worst of a year unlike any other

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Dec. 18

Sure, this year sucked, but it wasn’t all bad

Canada’s first Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth

“Messiah/Complex,” an ambitious reimagining of Handel’s “Messiah,” offers holiday fare like no other

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Dec. 11

For a long time, alcohol worked to suppress my questioning—until my questions became too powerful to ignore

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Dec. 4

Power

British media is increasingly transphobic. Here’s why

Celebrating fat queer bodies

‘Edge of Seventeen’ remains a coming-out classic

Topline: A sober look at Dry January

The ongoing struggle for racial justice forced me to drop my racist ex

LGBTQ2S+ people are feeding their communities—and you can, too

From the frontlines of democracy in D.C.

Topline: Gay for pay

Should straight actors playing gay be a fossil of the past?

On the internet, anything can be a lesbian

The righteous queens and shady bitches who dominated 2020

Topline: Pete Buttigieg and Indya Moore

13 things that brought us joy

Minister Bardish Chagger’s year in queer politics

Occupy Handel: Singing the praises of a diverse creation

Topline: Mae Martin and Colonel Sanders

Getting sober and coming out

Topline: Elliot Page comes out