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Activism

How do we find hope that isn’t bullshit?

How do we find hope that isn’t bullshit?

Real hope doesn’t come from ignoring the pain of being human—it comes from listening to it

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • February 26, 2026 at 12:30 pm EDT
Youth

8 Alberta community leaders share their resources for trans youth

8 Alberta community leaders share their resources for trans youth

From summer camps to affirming churches, advocates say trans youth in the province aren’t alone

By Elena Sénéchal-Becker • February 24, 2026 at 3:15 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 8 recap: I came here for Snatch

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 8 recap: I came here for Snatch

A “Love Island” take on Snatch Game of Love freshens up the game, and gets great results

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 23, 2026 at 10:35 am EDT
Politics

Where do the NDP leadership hopefuls stand on queer and trans issues?

Where do the NDP leadership hopefuls stand on queer and trans issues?

Xtra asked candidates about their policies on healthcare, trans athletes’ participation in sports and more

By Michelle Kay • February 19, 2026 at 2:43 pm EDT
Inside Xtra

Xtra earns gold medal for investigative journalism

Xtra earns gold medal for investigative journalism

Story about the Canadian government’s refusal to decriminalize HIV honoured at Canadian Online Publishing Awards

By Xtra Staff • February 17, 2026 at 11:02 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 7 recap: Getting political

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 7 recap: Getting political

And just like that, the competition has been turned on its head

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 17, 2026 at 10:42 am EDT
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TV & Film

Joan Chen is ‘attracted’ to queer stories

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

By Sarah Williscraft • February 13, 2026 at 1:39 pm EDT
Politics

The NDP is on life support. Where does it go next?

The NDP is on life support. Where does it go next?

The party is facing tough choices in their leadership race

By Dale Smith • February 13, 2026 at 12:01 pm EDT
On the Clock

Queer farmers are growing better futures

Queer farmers are growing better futures

For generations, LGBTQ2S+ people fled rural areas. Now, they’re putting down roots, farming with a focus on community and the environment

By Ghazal Azizi • February 10, 2026 at 3:07 pm EDT
On the Clock

Trans public service workers say Ontario’s return-to-office mandate puts them at risk

Trans public service workers say Ontario’s return-to-office mandate puts them at risk

Doug Ford has forced Ontario public servants back into the office. Trans workers fear the fallout

By Jacob Aron Leung • February 10, 2026 at 2:37 pm EDT
On the Clock

Saskatchewan’s pronoun policy is driving teachers out of the profession

Saskatchewan’s pronoun policy is driving teachers out of the profession

Teachers in the province are struggling to choose between protecting children and following the law

By Alice Boyle • February 10, 2026 at 2:05 pm EDT
On the Clock

For non-binary service workers, the price of authenticity is minimum wage

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

By Cris Nippard • February 10, 2026 at 1:50 pm EDT
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On the Clock

Work is broken. Queer and trans workers could help fix it

Work is broken. Queer and trans workers could help fix it

The five stories in Xtra’s On the Clock series show queer and trans workers searching for, fighting for and inventing work that’s fair and meaningful

By Saima Desai • February 10, 2026 at 1:09 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 6 recap: Mother knows best

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 6 recap: Mother knows best

Athena Dion’s strategic savvy pays off for her in a big way

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 9, 2026 at 11:48 am EDT
Politics

Close vote on conversion therapy ban shows divided Conservative Party

Close vote on conversion therapy ban shows divided Conservative Party

While Pierre Poilievre decisively won his leadership review, his party remains muddled on where to go next

By Mel Woods • February 2, 2026 at 3:50 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 5 recap: Survival of the draggiest

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 5 recap: Survival of the draggiest

Rate-a-Queen returns, and brings with it some strong attempts at strategic gameplay

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 2, 2026 at 10:23 am EDT
TV & Film

‘Rising Through the Fray’ shows roller derby has no borders

‘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

By Rosie Long Decter • January 29, 2026 at 3:26 pm EDT
Justice

Advocates mount new challenge to Alberta anti-trans law

Advocates mount new challenge to Alberta anti-trans law

Skipping Stone and Egale Canada are headed back to court to try and overturn Alberta’s youth gender-affirming-care ban

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods • January 27, 2026 at 5:55 pm EDT
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