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Culture

4 LGBTQ2 happenings to wind you up or down right now

4 LGBTQ2 happenings to wind you up or down right now

What to watch, read, listen to or look at: August 20

By Sarah Taher • August 20, 2020 at 8:52 am EDT
Parenting

I’m a trans man with a straight cis husband. We’re ready to start a family

I’m a trans man with a straight cis husband. We’re ready to start a family

As a bisexual trans man with a straight cis husband, the discussion of having kids is complicated by questions of surrogacy, adoption and raising kids in the U.S.

By Andy Bandyopadhyay • August 13, 2020 at 1:09 pm EDT
Arts

4 LGBTQ2 happenings to wind you up or down right now

4 LGBTQ2 happenings to wind you up or down right now

What to watch, read, listen to or look at: August 13

By Sarah Taher • August 13, 2020 at 9:36 am EDT
Drag Race

Which queens should be cast for ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 6?

Which queens should be cast for ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 6?

Four different potential casts for four different purposes

By Kevin O’Keeffe • August 12, 2020 at 1:42 pm EDT
Hate Watch

The anatomy of a city with a hate problem

The anatomy of a city with a hate problem

With few safe spaces for LGBTQ2 communities and a burgeoning alt-right movement, Hamilton, Ontario has become a microcosm of other urban centres grappling with hate

By HG Watson • August 10, 2020 at 10:40 am EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

After the Sashay: BOA departs the competition

After the Sashay: BOA departs the competition

BOA talks about her name’s origin, support from the LGBTQ2 community and life after Canada’s Drag Race

By Arvin Joaquin • August 7, 2020 at 4:27 pm EDT
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Arts

4 happenings to wind you up or down right now

4 happenings to wind you up or down right now

What to watch, read, listen to or look at: August 6

By Sarah Taher • August 6, 2020 at 9:22 am EDT
Inside Xtra

We’re launching ‘Rainbow Votes 2020,’ a U.S. election newsletter

We’re launching ‘Rainbow Votes 2020,’ a U.S. election newsletter

This November’s election is one of the best opportunities to make the U.S. a better place; Xtra has you covered

By Erica Lenti • August 4, 2020 at 1:25 pm EDT
Culture

Welcome to Tomboyland

Welcome to Tomboyland

In her debut essay collection, Melissa Faliveno reflects on gender and queerness growing up in working-class Wisconsin

By Melissa Faliveno • August 3, 2020 at 9:00 am EDT
Canada’s Drag Race

After the sashay: Kiara bids the competition au revoir

After the sashay: Kiara bids the competition au revoir

The fierce Montreal queen talks about Mariah Carey, her Snatch Game performance and life after ‘Drag Race’

By Arvin Joaquin • July 31, 2020 at 4:16 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Polish President Andrzej Duda and ‘Pose’ star Angelica Ross

Topline: Polish President Andrzej Duda and ‘Pose’ star Angelica Ross

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, July 31

By Xtra Staff • July 30, 2020 at 1:48 pm EDT
Arts

4 happenings to wind you up or down right now

4 happenings to wind you up or down right now

What to watch, read, listen to and look at: July 30

By Sarah Taher • July 30, 2020 at 7:57 am EDT
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My Queer Kitchen

Make milk and honey cheesecake with Jennifer E. Crawford

Make milk and honey cheesecake with Jennifer E. Crawford
By Xtra Video • July 29, 2020 at 10:59 am EDT
Health

It’s time to stop comparing COVID-19 to HIV

It’s time to stop comparing COVID-19 to HIV

The two crises have affected marginalized populations at their worst. But suggestions of solidarity ignore the longstanding shame and stigma LGBTQ2 people with HIV/AIDS face

By Sam Moore • July 29, 2020 at 10:42 am EDT
Culture

Desmond Child is more than your favourite songs

Desmond Child is more than your favourite songs

For 40 years, Child has been behind hits by Christina Aguilera, KISS, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin, Cher and many others. But as a gay artist, his path to success hasn’t been easy

By Juwan J. Holmes • July 28, 2020 at 1:16 pm EDT
Health

A new online learning platform is making LGBTQ2 health a priority for health providers

A new online learning platform is making LGBTQ2 health a priority for health providers

Rainbow Health Ontario launched its one-of-a-kind, evidence-based LGBTQ2 clinical training for health and social service providers

By Fae Johnstone • July 27, 2020 at 11:40 am EDT
Opinion

Trans liberation can’t happen until we abolish prisons

Trans liberation can’t happen until we abolish prisons

For queer and trans people, policing and imprisonment come with deadly consequences. Instead of reforms, it’s time to consider ending incarceration altogether

By Alex V Green • July 27, 2020 at 10:59 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5 finale recap: All in the family

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 5 finale recap: All in the family

A largely celebratory finale provides a nice cap on a rocky-but-revelatory year of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

By Kevin O’Keeffe • July 25, 2020 at 9:31 am EDT
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