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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 11 recap: The last song

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 11 recap: The last song

As one might’ve guessed, Ru had one more trick up his sleeve

By Kevin O’Keeffe • July 23, 2022 at 9:38 pm EDT
HIV/AIDS

These 39 countries are still criminalizing people for transmitting HIV during sex

These 39 countries are still criminalizing people for transmitting HIV during sex

A new report finds that more than 270 people have been arrested for HIV transmission since 2019

By Nico Lang • July 22, 2022 at 4:48 pm EDT
Trans Health

Nova Scotia is making the process easier for people seeking gender-affirming surgery

Nova Scotia is making the process easier for people seeking gender-affirming surgery

Two letters that were previously mandatory will no longer be required by patients seeking care in the province

By Chris Stoodley • July 22, 2022 at 4:35 pm EDT
Blood Ban

A majority of Canadians support the repeal of queer blood ban, according to poll

A majority of Canadians support the repeal of queer blood ban, according to poll

New guidelines on queer blood donations have been met with criticism, however, from some LGBTQ2S+ activists

By Nico Lang • July 18, 2022 at 5:39 pm EDT
Politics

Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs, raises LGBTQ+ issues in Africa

Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs, raises LGBTQ+ issues in Africa

Xtra catches up with the out gay Liberal MP on this initiative and more

By Dale Smith • July 18, 2022 at 1:36 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 10 recap: it’s a Kennedy Davenport Center Honor just to be nominated

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 10 recap: it’s a Kennedy Davenport Center Honor just to be nominated

A Kennedy Center Honors-style roast tasks locks two queens in for the finale

By Kevin O’Keeffe • July 16, 2022 at 11:54 am EDT
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Marriage Equality

10 same-sex marriage battlegrounds around the globe

10 same-sex marriage battlegrounds around the globe

The U.S. Supreme Court may be threatening to reverse progress on LGBTQ2S+ rights, but countries the world over are pushing marriage equality forward

By Rob Salerno • July 14, 2022 at 2:05 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 9 recap: The night the lights went out in Los Angeles

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 9 recap: The night the lights went out in Los Angeles

A stunning spoken word lip sync is the highlight of an otherwise sleepy episode

By Kevin O’Keeffe • July 9, 2022 at 1:55 am EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Colouring with Pride, a non-binary Disney star and your new favourite TikTok butch

Colouring with Pride, a non-binary Disney star and your new favourite TikTok butch

Plus more of what’s on and happening starting July 8

By S. Bear Bergman • July 8, 2022 at 2:58 pm EDT
Faith & Spirituality

This mosque claims to be the first in Germany to display a Pride flag 

This mosque claims to be the first in Germany to display a Pride flag 

The milestone reflects the work of groups advocating that homosexuality is not “haram”

By Chris Stoodley • July 7, 2022 at 1:39 pm EDT
Politics

Can the Canadian Forces address their toxic culture?

Can the Canadian Forces address their toxic culture?

OPINION: A National Defence report on systemic racism and discrimination landed in the spring with little fanfare

By Dale Smith • July 6, 2022 at 5:06 pm EDT
Books

‘I hope you’re not going to make too much of this:’ Gerald Hannon recounts how his sex work got splashed all over international media

‘I hope you’re not going to make too much of this:’ Gerald Hannon recounts how his sex work got splashed all over international media

In this excerpt from his posthumous memoir, the late activist and journalist Gerald Hannon relives the “hooker” headline

By Gerald Hannon • July 6, 2022 at 10:15 am EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 8 recap: Santa, tell me if you’re really there

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 8 recap: Santa, tell me if you’re really there

It’s Christmas in July as the queens take on a Santa-themed acting challenge

By Kevin O’Keeffe • July 2, 2022 at 1:11 pm EDT
Health

Governments aren’t doing enough to prevent mpox transmission, community groups warn

Governments aren’t doing enough to prevent mpox transmission, community groups warn

Access to mpox vaccines, as well as supports for those already infected with the virus, are lacking

By Kevin Hurren • June 29, 2022 at 2:27 pm EDT
Books

One of the world’s first gay rights activists was racist and sexist. The author of a new book explores how much should it bug us

One of the world’s first gay rights activists was racist and sexist. The author of a new book explores how much should it bug us

Laurie Marhoefer’s book on Magnus Hirschfeld looks at the famed German sexologist’s darker side and his relationship with a younger Asian man

By Isaac Würmann • June 29, 2022 at 10:52 am EDT

How tiptap is paying it forward with LGBTQ2S+ communities

How tiptap is paying it forward with LGBTQ2S+ communities

The technology start-up’s contactless donations is helping LGBTQ2S+ charities and beyond

Created for tiptap • June 28, 2022 at 4:40 pm EDT
Pride 2022: Party & Protest

Long-awaited Pride celebrations bring joy, solidarity, hedonism—and anxiety

Long-awaited Pride celebrations bring joy, solidarity, hedonism—and anxiety

Events hosting millions of people have been mostly peaceful and carefree, even following violence in Norway and other threats

By Paul Gallant • June 27, 2022 at 5:19 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 7 recap: Designing Women

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 7 recap: Designing Women

The queens are challenged to create garments inspired by Ru looks—and Pinterest

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 25, 2022 at 1:19 pm EDT
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