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Video

Pierre Poilievre wants sports, bathroom ban for trans women

Pierre Poilievre wants sports, bathroom ban for trans women

And mainstream media coverage of the Conservative Party of Canada leader’s announcement failed to get it right

By Xtra Video • February 21, 2024 at 6:17 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 7 recap: The heels are alive

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 7 recap: The heels are alive

It’s time for Season 16’s take on the Rusical!

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 18, 2024 at 10:11 pm EDT
Politics

Can the federal government stop Danielle Smith’s anti-trans policies?

Can the federal government stop Danielle Smith’s anti-trans policies?

OPINION: The answer, like the politics that surround the proposals themselves, is complex

By Dale Smith • February 15, 2024 at 11:39 am EDT
Dangerous Space

The free speech ‘debate’ is an impossible dumpster fire—and it’s getting worse

The free speech ‘debate’ is an impossible dumpster fire—and it’s getting worse

OPINION: So long as LGBTQ2S+ people keep undermining freedom of speech among ourselves, we will never be able to defend ourselves from homophobic and transphobic censorship

By Kai Cheng Thom • February 14, 2024 at 9:58 pm EDT
Culture

10 queer pop culture Valentine’s cards to woo your boo

10 queer pop culture Valentine’s cards to woo your boo

Show your love, inspired by “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Bottoms” and “Saltburn”

By Jordan Currie, Mel Woods • February 13, 2024 at 5:08 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World’ Season 2 premiere recap: What does ‘vs. The World’ need to be?

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World’ Season 2 premiere recap: What does ‘vs. The World’ need to be?

A more international cast promises a true global battle—but what should the season look like?

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 11, 2024 at 4:06 pm EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 6 recap: Valley of the dolls

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 6 recap: Valley of the dolls

Three! Three! Three challenges in one!

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 11, 2024 at 3:46 pm EDT
Video

What Pierre Poilievre is getting wrong about puberty blockers

What Pierre Poilievre is getting wrong about puberty blockers

The Conservative Party of Canada leader appears to only want people past puberty to use them, which would make them redundant

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods • February 8, 2024 at 4:55 pm EDT
Politics

The Alberta government is trying to legislate how you raise your kids

The Alberta government is trying to legislate how you raise your kids

OPINION: The premiere’s proposed parental rights policies stomp all over families’ freedom to decide what’s best for them

By Florence Ashley • February 7, 2024 at 12:05 pm EDT
Video

Danielle Smith cites proven false video in defending trans women sports policy

Danielle Smith cites proven false video in defending trans women sports policy

Premier cites viral video of cis rugby player as example of trans women in sports

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods • February 6, 2024 at 5:07 pm EDT
Youth

After 1 Million March, LGBTQ2S+ youth face rise in bullying and fear of outing 

After 1 Million March, LGBTQ2S+ youth face rise in bullying and fear of outing 

Youth in Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan have reported an increase in harassment and mental distress since September

By Gabe Oatley • February 6, 2024 at 12:52 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 5 recap: ‘For you I’m all the way down’

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 5 recap: ‘For you I’m all the way down’

This recap brought to you by me singing “A.S.M.R Lover” on a loop

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 4, 2024 at 7:47 pm EDT
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Politics

There’s a growing list of LGBTQ2S+ organizations and allies condemning planned anti-trans policies in Alberta

There’s a growing list of LGBTQ2S+ organizations and allies condemning planned anti-trans policies in Alberta

Medical organizations, politicians and queer groups say Danielle Smith’s proposed policies are stigmatizing and dangerous

By Oliver Haug • February 2, 2024 at 6:53 pm EDT
Politics

The cruelty and calm of Alberta’s attack on trans rights

The cruelty and calm of Alberta’s attack on trans rights

ANALYSIS: The province’s new set of anti-trans policies are unprecedented in Canada and are as politically motivated as it gets

By Mel Woods • February 1, 2024 at 4:15 pm EDT
Politics

Danielle Smith is pandering to her reactionary base

Danielle Smith is pandering to her reactionary base

ANALYSIS: Between her appearance with Tucker Carlson and parental rights policies, the Alberta premier has clearly committed

By Dale Smith • February 1, 2024 at 12:42 pm EDT
TV & Film

Thriller ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ has its head in the clouds and its foot in its mouth

Thriller ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ has its head in the clouds and its foot in its mouth

The film is genuinely fun, freaky and frightening—but the lack of consistency can leave viewers feeling lost

By Lindsay Lee Wallace • January 31, 2024 at 10:19 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 4 recap: Live from the main stage, it’s ‘RDR Live’!

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 16, Episode 4 recap: Live from the main stage, it’s ‘RDR Live’!

“With musical guest RuPaul,” you say?

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 28, 2024 at 4:30 pm EDT
Identity

Quebec issues first X gender drivers’ license

Quebec issues first X gender drivers’ license

But the province says it will take till 2025 for more to be issued

By Mel Woods, Oliver Haug • January 26, 2024 at 3:56 pm EDT
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