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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 1 recap: A gorgeous gaggle of Glamazons

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 1 recap: A gorgeous gaggle of Glamazons

The largest, single season ‘All Stars’ cast has to stand out in a crowded variety show

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 24, 2021 at 4:21 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Behold the 2021 Pride campaign hall of shame

Topline: Behold the 2021 Pride campaign hall of shame

Was there a single queer person in the room when these ads were conceived?

By Erica Lenti • June 24, 2021 at 10:00 am EDT
Mental Health

How to provide mental health support, even when you can’t be there in person

How to provide mental health support, even when you can’t be there in person

The COVID-19 pandemic has made face-to-face caregiving more difficult. Here are 6 ways we can support each other from afar

By Logan Summer • June 24, 2021 at 8:00 am EDT
Politics

This Canadian senator wants your porn habits tracked

This Canadian senator wants your porn habits tracked

An Independent senator’s proposed legislation would use facial recognition to keep kids away from sexually explicit content—privacy be damned

By Dale Smith • June 23, 2021 at 12:53 pm EDT
Books

Playwright Brad Fraser appraises his anger, the AIDS crisis and creative alchemy

Playwright Brad Fraser appraises his anger, the AIDS crisis and creative alchemy

The author of “Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love” looks back at 30 years of theatre making

By Matthew Hays • June 23, 2021 at 8:00 am EDT
Identity

More than 1 million Canadians identify as LGBTQ2S+

More than 1 million Canadians identify as LGBTQ2S+

New Statistics Canada data show the diversity of Canada’s queer community

By Mel Woods • June 21, 2021 at 10:58 am EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 8 recap: She’s a winner, baby

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 8 recap: She’s a winner, baby

It’s been a long road, but at last we have Down Under’s first “Drag Race” superstar

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 21, 2021 at 10:19 am EDT
Books

Poet jaye simpson isn’t interested in being relatable. Maybe that makes them even more relatable

Poet jaye simpson isn’t interested in being relatable. Maybe that makes them even more relatable

The Two-Spirit Oji-Cree Saulteaux writer’s debut collection was nominated for three literary awards

By Jas Morgan • June 21, 2021 at 10:11 am EDT
TV & Film

Mae Martin talks ‘Feel Good,’ comedy and John Wick as gender

Mae Martin talks ‘Feel Good,’ comedy and John Wick as gender

The Canadian comedian shares their thoughts on standup, queerness and the second season of their acclaimed Netflix show

By Mel Woods • June 18, 2021 at 11:32 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
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
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Protest and Pleasure

Up against the wall: Queer and trans migrants prove that no body is illegal

Up against the wall: Queer and trans migrants prove that no body is illegal

In the third installment of the “Protest and Pleasure” series: How state borders constrain a nation’s residents just as much as they control who gets let in 

By Chanelle Gallant • June 14, 2021 at 11:54 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 7 recap: The talent portion

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 7 recap: The talent portion

In the penultimate episode of the season, an underdog falls short

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 14, 2021 at 7:00 am EDT
Books

In ‘With Teeth,’ Kristen Arnett shows that gay moms can be messy too

In ‘With Teeth,’ Kristen Arnett shows that gay moms can be messy too

The Florida writer discusses her latest novel, queer fluidity and the perfect lesbian bar

By Mel Woods • June 10, 2021 at 3:51 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Celebrating LGBTQ2S+ Indigenous futures for National Indigenous History Month

Topline: Celebrating LGBTQ2S+ Indigenous futures for National Indigenous History Month

June honours both queer and Indigenous communities—and to celebrate, here’s some amazing Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ creators and artists who inspire us

By Rachel Giese • June 10, 2021 at 1:43 pm EDT
Parenting

The cost of building a family

The cost of building a family

Ken McNeilly wants the Canadian government to make tax credits more fair for queer men—and others—grappling with the cost of assisted reproduction

By Alison Motluk • June 9, 2021 at 12:36 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 6 recap: Rugby realness

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 6 recap: Rugby realness

A makeover challenge gives an under the radar queen the chance to shine

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 7, 2021 at 7:00 am EDT
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