Trudeau said an end to the blood ban was coming. So why hasn’t anything changed?
Despite blood supply shortages during COVID-19, the Canadian government still hasn’t ended the blood ban. Now, activists are asking for answers
Despite blood supply shortages during COVID-19, the Canadian government still hasn’t ended the blood ban. Now, activists are asking for answers
In “Crosshairs,” the author conjures a near-future world where a resistance movement rises up against authoritarianism, racism and environmental disaster
What to watch, read, listen to or look at: Oct. 1
Trump’s latest Supreme Court pick has expressed anti-LGBTQ2 sentiment in past speaking engagements—but what that means for queer and trans Americans is still unclear
The new film adaptation of Mart Crowley’s revered and reviled play encapsulates a half century of change
Justin Ling’s ‘Missing from the Village’ is a careful, infuriating book documenting the murder of eight men in Toronto and the police inaction that failed to protect the community
The finale ended with COVID-19 shuttering ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!,’ but what fascinated most was its depiction of life before lockdown
In an essay from their new collection, “Like a Boy but Not a Boy,” andrea bennett reflects on the joys and limitations of non-binary parenting
What to watch, read, listen to or look at: Sept. 24
Jessica Huras’ new comedic short “BING! BANG! BI!” challenges bi-erasure and stereotypes
For many drag performers, the easy access to party drugs and alcohol in the queer bar scene can lead to regular substance use and addiction
What to watch, read, listen to or look at: Sept. 17
Looking back at the women’s bathhouse raids and their aftermath, one organizer says that reforms don’t lead to real change and the only fix for policing is to abolish it
2020 was a year of growth, despite forces that threatened to overshadow the franchise
What to watch, read listen to or look at: Sept. 10
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Sept. 4
Twins Joel and Kyle Curry revel in wistful orchestral pop
The Montreal queen had the most wins and serves