A year of political wins and losses
A look back at 12 months of anti-trans legislation, more queer representation in politics and the global fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights
A look back at 12 months of anti-trans legislation, more queer representation in politics and the global fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights
6 stories that defined the way we loved and lusted in 2021
For sex workers, managing money can be endlessly frustrating. Community credit unions are trying to change that—if only the Canadian government would let them
Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Dec. 16
The AFN’s resolution creates a historic first for its members
The sickening dips, flips, splits and tricks that had us gagged and gooped all year long
ANALYSIS: Fewer than 0.2 percent of hate-motivated attacks reported to police are later found to be falsified, according to research
A closer look at the educators trying to make menstruation just a little more comfortable
It was a bountiful year for queer and trans literature in Canada. It’s hard to keep up
Welcome to the launch of the new Xtra Community!
The Sins Invalid collective was instrumental in the evolution of the disability justice movement. A new book chronicles their history
OPINION: RuPaul’s empire has transformed over the last two decades. A cis straight contestant is the latest big change
“Black Pride is a political act whether we’re protesting or dancing”
For some LGBTQ2S+ Muslims, choosing between family and acceptance isn’t an option. Instead, they’ve found a way to have both
REVIEW: Paul Verhoeven’s campy thriller torches the Catholic Church
The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 14 cast features the show’s first ever straight cis male drag queen
ANALYSIS: A unanimous vote on Bill C-4 has fast-tracked the legislation. But has anything actually changed for the government and its opposition?
Anthemic prog rockers unite Indigenous resilience with snarling guitars and lots of hair