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That’s the Way It Is

After the ‘Ellen’ trainwreck, which talk show diva will be the new queen of daytime TV?

After the ‘Ellen’ trainwreck, which talk show diva will be the new queen of daytime TV?

Meghan McCain was easy to hate watch, but Wendy Williams remains the best sort of weird

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • July 13, 2021 at 10:57 am EDT
Power

When investigations into the deaths of trans women go unsolved

When investigations into the deaths of trans women go unsolved

A veteran journalist explores what the Bruce McArthur case can teach us about other unsolved murder investigations and the policing of sex work

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul • July 12, 2021 at 4:03 pm EDT
That’s the Way It Is

We still can’t tell if Céline Dion is a child prodigy made good or a heartless robot bent on world domination

We still can’t tell if Céline Dion is a child prodigy made good or a heartless robot bent on world domination

One thing’s for sure: after 40 years in showbiz, the beloved Quebec chanteuse has never figured out how to be cool

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • June 29, 2021 at 10:41 am EDT
Books

What writer Peter Dubé is looking for at the intersection of queerness and the surreal

What writer Peter Dubé is looking for at the intersection of queerness and the surreal

His latest book-length poem, “The Headless Man,” follows a mysterious character from birth to sexuality

By Matthew Hays • June 28, 2021 at 9:02 am EDT
Relationships

The amazing aunties and uncles of Desi Rainbow

The amazing aunties and uncles of Desi Rainbow

Why this support network for South Asian families took off last year during the pandemic

By Krishna Rau • June 18, 2021 at 9:07 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Strength in numbers

Topline: Strength in numbers

In the face of increased violence, LGBTQ2S+ folks must come together

By Ziya Jones • June 17, 2021 at 12:40 pm EDT
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Inside Canada’s chronically underfunded trans-affirming clinics

Inside Canada’s chronically underfunded trans-affirming clinics

Despite more outward support for the community, legal protections and greater visibility, trans and other LGBTQ2S+ care isn’t being prioritized in the country. And when it is, financial barriers abound

By Sarah Ratchford • June 16, 2021 at 10:40 am EDT
That’s the Way It Is

Jean Smart is still a saucy survivor the gays can’t help rooting for

Jean Smart is still a saucy survivor the gays can’t help rooting for

Playing a standup comedian on HBO Max’s “Hacks,” the screen icon is at the centre of a very queer universe

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • June 15, 2021 at 10:38 am EDT
Politics

Meet the unlikely senator sponsoring Canada’s bill to end conversion therapy

Meet the unlikely senator sponsoring Canada’s bill to end conversion therapy

New Brunswick’s René Cormier never expected to be an LGBTQ2S+ advocate in the Senate. But now, he’s the senator ushering Bill C-6 to the finish line

By Dale Smith • June 10, 2021 at 2:24 pm EDT
Music

Serial collaborator Ada Rook makes all kinds of music, from slick synthpop to aggressive grindcore

Serial collaborator Ada Rook makes all kinds of music, from slick synthpop to aggressive grindcore

From music genres to political labels, the Toronto rocker—one half of Black Dresses—rails against preconceptions

By vivi hansen • June 2, 2021 at 8:30 am EDT
That’s the Way It Is

If Carrie couldn’t handle bisexuality, how will she do with pronouns on the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot?

If Carrie couldn’t handle bisexuality, how will she do with pronouns on the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot?

In these uncertain times, nostalgic TV brings comfort, even when it should make us cringe

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • June 1, 2021 at 1:20 pm EDT
That’s the Way It Is

Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ turns 10 this week. Queer landmark or sell-out mess?

Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ turns 10 this week. Queer landmark or sell-out mess?

Mother Monster was starting to take herself much too seriously

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • May 18, 2021 at 11:40 am EDT
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Why Janet Mock’s takedown of Hollywood matters more than who’s sleeping with who on the set of ‘Pose’

Why Janet Mock’s takedown of Hollywood matters more than who’s sleeping with who on the set of ‘Pose’

Talented queer and trans people shouldn’t have to stay quiet to get work

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • May 4, 2021 at 10:40 am EDT
TV & Film

Just look at what this Canadian director went through to get us a ‘Queer as Folk’ reboot

Just look at what this Canadian director went through to get us a ‘Queer as Folk’ reboot

Stephen Dunn even wrote a role for friend and “Drag Race” legend Chi Chi DeVayne before she died

By Paul Gallant • April 28, 2021 at 8:30 am EDT
That’s the Way It Is

Colton Underwood and the commodification of Beautiful Gays™

Colton Underwood and the commodification of Beautiful Gays™

Why does the success of a hunky white cis guy get us so riled up?

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • April 20, 2021 at 9:35 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Signing a new lease on life

Topline: Signing a new lease on life

LGBTQ2S+ people experience higher rates of housing discrimination and, in this economy, accessing affordable housing can feel impossible—but collective action can help us get through

By Ziya Jones • April 15, 2021 at 3:51 pm EDT
Music

Angry, noisy, powerful, hardcore queer music

Angry, noisy, powerful, hardcore queer music

From Baltimore’s Abdu Ali to Melbourne’s Uboa, we spotlight seven bands who harness our righteous rage

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul • April 15, 2021 at 10:21 am EDT
That’s the Way It Is

Demi Lovato and Tina Turner’s duelling documentaries

Demi Lovato and Tina Turner’s duelling documentaries

Thomas and Tranna unpack generational differences around stardom, authenticity and trauma

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • April 9, 2021 at 9:36 am EDT
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