Inside Xtra

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

By Erica Lenti

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Former ‘Glee’ actor Chris Colfer and Polish president Andrzej Duda

Here’s what to expect from the “Xtra Weekly” newsletter, July 24

By Xtra Staff

Politics

What marriage equality means to me

Married and separated LGBTQ2 Canadians reflect on 15 years of marriage equality

By Ziya Jones

Politics

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

By Paul Gallant

Xtra Weekly

Topline: Bounce artist Big Freedia and model Valentina Sampaio

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ debuts, the president of Poland’s constitutional homophobia and Halle Berry’s trans snafu

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 10

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Nikki Blonsky comes out, Taipei’s Pride event, and ‘Burger Queer’

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 3

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Protests against the Trump administration, Obama’s message to the queer community and the Britney Spears effect

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 26

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Protests against Poland’s president, Adam Lambert for charity and Spongebob’s sexuality

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 19

By Xtra Staff

Politics

A supreme victory 30 years in the making

What the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on LGBTQ2 employment discrimination tells us about the fight for equality in the U.S.

By Rebecca Buckwalter-Poza

Xtra Weekly

J.K. Rowling’s controversial pen name, Anderson Cooper’s dream come true and Beyoncé remains queen

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 12

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Misinformation surrounds death of Tony McDade, a Black trans man killed by police, and Ivanka Trump tweets an ill-timed Pride message

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, June 5

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

RuPaul Charles makes ‘Family Feud’ extra fabulous, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are couple goals and Cate Blanchett said gay rights

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 29

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Ellen DeGeneres is over the Karen rumours, Janelle Monáe’s Oscars request and Ruby Rose says bye to ‘Batwoman’

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 22

By Xtra Staff

Power

How Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown affected queer folks

For some, it was marked by a return to homophobic homes. For others, it was a chance to reflect on their reprieve

By Nelson C.J

Politics

When queer TikTok memes get political

LGBTQ2 users are fighting for change and visibility on the social media platform—one short video snippet at a time

By Jake Pitre

Xtra Weekly

LGBTQ2 groups urge moms of queer kids to vote against Trump, Ben Platt’s new love and Tyra Banks’ past

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 15

By Xtra Staff

Xtra Weekly

Joe Biden bags big support, Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson break up and Judi Dench’s wild description

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 8

By Xtra Staff