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Politics

10 community leaders on the threat of a Conservative government

10 community leaders on the threat of a Conservative government

Anti-trans legislation, rising hate crimes and hateful political rhetoric are some of the most pressing issues impacting queer and trans Canadians

By Denio Lourenco • January 14, 2025 at 12:49 pm EDT
Books

Dean Spade offers practical tools for lovers and fighters 

Dean Spade offers practical tools for lovers and fighters 

The author of “Love in a F*cked-Up World” on overcoming the romance myth, recognizing our patterns of conflict and the importance of love in activism

By Misha Pensato • January 14, 2025 at 10:03 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 2 recap: Whatcha gonna do with all that dunk

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17, Episode 2 recap: Whatcha gonna do with all that dunk

The signature twist of the season is revealed in spectacular fashion

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 13, 2025 at 4:28 pm EDT
Video

Why did Danielle Smith meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago?

Why did Danielle Smith meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago?

Social media photos show the Alberta premier cavorting with a variety of conservative figures at Trump’s golf resort

By Mel Woods • January 13, 2025 at 4:13 pm EDT
Dangerous Space

Trans representation isn’t trans liberation

Trans representation isn’t trans liberation

OPINION: Even at its zenith, the trendiness of “diversity” appears to have done little to improve the day-to-day lives of trans people as a vulnerable and exploited class

By Kai Cheng Thom • January 10, 2025 at 2:42 pm EDT
Mental Health

Black queer artists share how they’re ‘holding on to joy’ in 2025

Black queer artists share how they’re ‘holding on to joy’ in 2025

“Joy is in a life lived while you’re alive,” says dancer and choreographer Ravyn Wngz

By Syrus Marcus Ware • January 9, 2025 at 12:19 pm EDT
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Politics

Trudeau’s resignation changes the election-year calculations

Trudeau’s resignation changes the election-year calculations

OPINION: The Liberal Party leadership race will present its own opportunities for change and shifting timelines

By Dale Smith • January 9, 2025 at 12:02 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 premiere recap: Hey Squirrel (Games) friend!

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17 premiere recap: Hey Squirrel (Games) friend!

We’re back to the original series, and Rate-a-Queen is back as well

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 6, 2025 at 3:02 pm EDT

Exploring digital platforms that empower 2SLGBTQIA+ voices to confront hate and racism

Exploring digital platforms that empower 2SLGBTQIA+ voices to confront hate and racism

Examining challenges and obstacles in creating a digital tool that would help increase reporting of 2SLBTQIA+ hate and racism online

Created for ODLAN • December 27, 2024 at 9:21 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2024

Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024

Righteous queens and shady bitches of 2024

Xtra’s annual roundup of the most awe-inspiring and most awful players of the year 

By Xtra Staff • December 20, 2024 at 4:26 pm EDT

Ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ voices can be heard and empowered in a digital world

Ensuring 2SLGBTQIA+ voices can be heard and empowered in a digital world

The Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network’s tech subsidy helps volunteers and advisors to participate fully in the work it is doing.

Created for ODLAN • December 20, 2024 at 1:15 pm EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2024

‘Drag Race’ in 2024 tested the limits of global crossover appeal

‘Drag Race’ in 2024 tested the limits of global crossover appeal

“Drag Race” remains an international phenomenon, but “Global All Stars” disappointing throws a damper on global ambitions

By Kevin O'Keeffe • December 17, 2024 at 1:53 pm EDT
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Rainbow Rewind 2024

2024 was the year of creeping authoritarianism

2024 was the year of creeping authoritarianism

OPINION: Canadians must stay vigilant as we head into an election year 

By Dale Smith • December 13, 2024 at 1:44 pm EDT
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Civil suits and better numbers: fighting hate crimes outside of criminal law

Civil suits and better numbers: fighting hate crimes outside of criminal law

Anti-LGBTQ2S+ violence is on the rise, but critics say hate crime laws do little to prevent crime and only weaponize an already flawed system 

By Adam Rhodes • December 10, 2024 at 3:13 pm EDT
Dangerous Space

Why is the anti-trans movement so obsessed with trans women?

Why is the anti-trans movement so obsessed with trans women?

Our bodies are constantly the subject of what would be called sexual harassment if it were done to anyone else

By Kai Cheng Thom • December 6, 2024 at 2:55 pm EDT
Video

Who gets to claim parental rights?

Who gets to claim parental rights?

Xtra and TVO’s Unravelled partnered on this mini-doc diving into what “parental rights” policies mean for kids and parents across Canada

By Xtra Staff • December 6, 2024 at 11:22 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2024

The queer and trans songs we loved in 2024

The queer and trans songs we loved in 2024

From Chappell Roan to Shygirl and beyond, here’s what we couldn’t get enough of in 2024

By Xtra Staff • December 5, 2024 at 2:06 pm EDT
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Anti-trans violence is on the rise. The media must step it up

Anti-trans violence is on the rise. The media must step it up

The crisis needs meaningful, sustained coverage addressing the systemic issues that allow this violence to persist  

By Adam Rhodes • December 2, 2024 at 9:40 am EDT
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