Joan Chen is ‘attracted’ to queer stories
The legendary actress tells Xtra about “Saving Face,” “Montreal, My Beautiful”—and the life lessons that came in between
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For non-binary service workers, the price of authenticity is minimum wage
“They/them off, job on” started as a meme. For non-binary service workers, it’s a daily reality
‘Rising Through the Fray’ shows roller derby has no borders
Courtney Montour’s documentary follows a revolutionary Indigenous derby team—in all its beauty and power
The best queer and trans movies of 2025
Films like “Sorry, Baby” and “The Wedding Banquet” made the year worth watching
The horniest stories of 2025
The stories that got you not just talking about sex, baby, but thinking big too
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6 premiere recap: Girl, don’t play the fool
Paula Abdul is the breakout star of an altogether very strong premiere episode
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Sami Landri is ready for ‘Drag Race.’ Is the world ready for her?
New Brunswick’s biggest drag export got famous for her absurd, multilingual TikToks. She tells Xtra how she trolled her way to the top
This trans zine from the ’90s has never been more relevant
“Gendertrash From Hell” collects all the issues of the iconoclastic publication. It’s a major event
Trans prison policies aren’t just about gender—they are about Indigenous rights
Trans-affirming prison policies are being revoked in parts of Canada and the U.S. We need to protect Two-Spirit and trans people in prisons
‘Cannon’ shows the cost of keeping in your feelings
Lee Lai’s latest graphic novel follows a woman on the verge of exploding
Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘EMOTION’ showed me the dark secret about true love
On her classic album, Jepsen basks in the sunny glow of a crush. But she’s equally interested in the cold and black night that follows
This online scam is putting the LGBTQ2S+ global activist community at risk
Scammers targeting money from queer people in intolerant countries
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Can queer sex shops ever truly be radical?
Stores can provide important access to health resources and community—but queerness demands that we dream bigger
20 years of Canada’s same-sex marriage revolution
The dream of a handful of queer couples to have their love recognized in law catalyzed a global movement
Trump’s attack on DEI isn’t Pride Toronto’s only major problem
ANALYSIS: One of Canada’s largest Prides has scrambled to cover sponsor losses, and some wonder if that was inevitable
Canadians, local businesses step up to cover Toronto Pride’s losses
Pride festivals in smaller cities also say Canadian companies are proving their values
Choosing to parent queerly can be just as radical as going child-free
ANALYSIS: Queer and trans people have always found ways to make family, to resist erasure and to dream of something more
Lady Bunny and Miss Fiercalicious know what’s wrong with drag
The two icons talk “Drag Race,” the mall and why drag will always be controversial
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