Travel

A guide to some of the biggest and best Pride festivals in the world

Whether it’s size, location or ambience, there’s a little something for everyone

By Paul Gallant • May 8, 2024 at 9:57 am EDT

Identity

‘Gender ideology,’ the new anti-LGBTQ2S+ buzzword, explained

Experts weigh in on what the term tells us about the goals, language and future of the global anti-trans movement

By Tobin Ng • March 26, 2024 at 1:47 pm EDT

TV & Film

Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Strange Way of Life’ answers a question ‘Brokeback Mountain’ asked 18 years ago

REVIEW: With restrained performances and über design, Almodóvar’s new short film finally lets two gay cowboys ride off into a Technicolor sunset

By Christos Tsirbas • October 11, 2023 at 5:27 pm EDT

Business

Why 2023 was a transformational year in how companies do Pride marketing

This year, LGBTQ2S+ Pride marketing encountered a backlash like no other. But the lessons learned might transform it into something better going forward.

By Rob Csernyik • August 16, 2023 at 9:56 am EDT

Music

The ultimate 2023 queer music festival guide

From Coachella to Bonnaroo, Lil Nas X to boygenius, queer artists are taking over fests this summer

By Sylvia Anne • April 6, 2023 at 2:34 pm EDT

History

The first person reported dead from AIDS in Canada was an anonymous gay man from Windsor who died in 1982

Teacher and local historian Walter Cassidy became obsessed with the person behind this frightening statistic. So he set out to find him

By Walter Cassidy • June 21, 2022 at 7:00 am EDT

Politics

Italy is the third country to appoint an LGBTQ+ envoy. Do such positions actually improve human rights for queer and trans people?

Special envoy Fabrizio Petri believes Italy’s moderate approach to human rights can sway the hearts and minds of foreign governments

By Rob Salerno • June 16, 2022 at 10:51 am EDT

Health

What queer people need to know about mpox

As the virus has spread in recent weeks, so has misinformation

By Kevin Hurren • May 26, 2022 at 1:43 pm EDT

The Xtra Long Read

Vaxxed, waxed and ready to travel?

From Berlin to Bangkok, global queer tourism destinations are gearing up to welcome you back. But visitors should expect surprises

By Loren Christie • July 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm EDT

TV & Film

How a revolutionary turned a Berlin mosque into a declaration of love

A new documentary about human rights advocate Seyran Ateş takes us inside her mission to reinvigorate Islam

By Zaina Arafat • May 28, 2021 at 8:45 am EDT

Dance

How the New York art form of voguing invaded modern Russia

Meet the flamboyant dancers who know how to strike a pose

By Mikhail Gillman • April 26, 2021 at 9:11 am EDT

DIY Pride

What’s happening with every Pride in the world

Okay, maybe not every Pride, but a whole whack of them—with updates on what’s been cancelled, postponed or moved online

By Xtra Staff • June 3, 2020 at 1:29 pm EDT

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Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Madrid… at which Pride in which city are you celebrating?

Madrid’s ‘boystown’ seems almost the perfect gay village

Madrid

Madrid looks to become top party destination in 2013

Spain: Madrid to host 2017 WorldPride