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Culture

Countess Luann on cabaret superstardom, Kenya Moore and life after ‘The Real Housewives’

Countess Luann on cabaret superstardom, Kenya Moore and life after ‘The Real Housewives’

“Elegance is learned, my friends,” and the Countess’s class is in session

By Kevin O'Keeffe • April 11, 2025 at 2:24 pm EDT
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Poilievre and the Conservatives have a ‘wokeism’ problem

Poilievre and the Conservatives have a ‘wokeism’ problem

OPINION: What would a “war on woke” look like for Canada if Poilievre wins?

By Dale Smith • April 10, 2025 at 9:51 am EDT
Rainbow Votes 2025

We must be ready to counter the right’s obsession with trans people

We must be ready to counter the right’s obsession with trans people

ANALYSIS: Conservatives have shown they’re willing to make trans rights a wedge issue. Progressives can’t just stand by and watch

By Mel Woods • April 10, 2025 at 9:28 am EDT

Doug Ford didn’t have to attack queer and trans people to win. Pierre Poilievre should follow his lead

Doug Ford didn’t have to attack queer and trans people to win. Pierre Poilievre should follow his lead

Where some political leaders have advanced on the backs of marginalized groups, Doug Ford’s approach is refreshing

Created for Pride At Work Canada • April 9, 2025 at 12:26 pm EDT
Rainbow Votes 2025

In midst of federal election, young voters are ‘really scared’ for future

In midst of federal election, young voters are ‘really scared’ for future

This election is crucial for LGBTQ2S+ rights. Queer youth are more worried than ever

By Alice Boyle • April 8, 2025 at 12:42 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 14 recap: Vegas or bust

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 14 recap: Vegas or bust

The final challenge asks the queens to sell themselves as the new stars of “RuPaul’s Drag Race Live”

By Kevin O'Keeffe • April 7, 2025 at 10:41 am EDT
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 13 recap: Parental control

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 13 recap: Parental control

Moms and dads visit the werk room for this season’s makeover challenge

By Kevin O'Keeffe • March 31, 2025 at 9:58 am EDT
Politics

Why are Democrats pivoting to transphobia?

Why are Democrats pivoting to transphobia?

ANALYSIS: Throwing trans people to the wolves to win elections is wrong. It’s also not going to work

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • March 27, 2025 at 12:24 pm EDT
Rainbow Votes 2025

5 things to know about Jonathan Pedneault

5 things to know about Jonathan Pedneault

What you need to know about Canada’s only openly queer federal political party leader

By Mel Woods • March 26, 2025 at 4:14 pm EDT
Rainbow Votes 2025

2025 Canadian federal election: What you need to know

2025 Canadian federal election: What you need to know

From how and when to register to vote, to the big narratives we’re watching

By Mel Woods • March 24, 2025 at 4:48 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 12 recap: Dance til the day is done

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 12 recap: Dance til the day is done

A new interpretive twist on an old challenge produces some odd results

By Kevin O'Keeffe • March 24, 2025 at 10:55 am EDT
Rainbow Votes 2025

Rainbow Votes returns for the 2025 Canadian federal election

Rainbow Votes returns for the 2025 Canadian federal election

Subscribe now to Xtra’s free pop-up election newsletter and stay looped into all things election 2025

By Mel Woods • March 20, 2025 at 4:35 pm EDT
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Sports

The roller derby community’s fight to save the inclusive sport they built 

The roller derby community’s fight to save the inclusive sport they built 

In this period of trans sports bans, the derby community—players of a rare gender-diverse, full-contact sport—show a way forward  

By SF Boswell • March 20, 2025 at 3:31 pm EDT
Video

Carney cabinet cuts Minister for Women and Gender Equality

Carney cabinet cuts Minister for Women and Gender Equality

ANALYSIS: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet is down several roles focused on diversity, equity and inclusion

By Mel Woods • March 17, 2025 at 5:10 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 11 power ranking: Doing something ‘Unholy’

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 11 power ranking: Doing something ‘Unholy’

We’re down to the final six, as one of the last underdogs left sashays away

By Kevin O'Keeffe • March 17, 2025 at 11:46 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 11 recap: Ducks soup

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 11 recap: Ducks soup

The queens act alongside Ross Mathews, and the underdog story comes to an end

By Kevin O'Keeffe • March 17, 2025 at 11:40 am EDT
Politics

Trudeau’s allyship was at the forefront of his term. How will Carney follow?

Trudeau’s allyship was at the forefront of his term. How will Carney follow?

OPINION: The outgoing Liberal leaves behind a positive LGBTQ2S+ legacy of legislation, protections and allyship—but his successor still has some heavy lifting to do

By Dale Smith • March 13, 2025 at 9:53 am EDT
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Where does Mark Carney stand on queer and trans issues?

Where does Mark Carney stand on queer and trans issues?

ANALYSIS: The new Liberal leader and prime minister-designate should affirm his party’s stance before going toe to toe with Pierre Poilievre

By Mel Woods • March 10, 2025 at 4:49 pm EDT
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