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Activism

War has made Ukrainian LGBTQ+ activists pivot from advocacy to survival

War has made Ukrainian LGBTQ+ activists pivot from advocacy to survival

Food, shelter, medication and safety are the new priorities. “People are coming just to talk to someone because they don’t want to be alone right now”

By Paul Gallant • March 25, 2022 at 12:01 pm EDT
Health

Why do rural communities still lack LGBTQ2S+ healthcare?

Why do rural communities still lack LGBTQ2S+ healthcare?

LGBTQ2S+ healthcare is lacking in rural and remote communities—but simple training courses for practitioners can help to fill the gap

By Laurence Brisson Dubreuil • March 24, 2022 at 6:29 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 11 power ranking: Nothing lasts forever

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 11 power ranking: Nothing lasts forever

The LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown finally breaks up our final eight queens

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 22, 2022 at 8:19 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 11 recap: Loose lips sync ships

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 11 recap: Loose lips sync ships

The LaLaPaRuZa battle is the shot of competitive energy that Season 14 has been needing

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 21, 2022 at 9:43 am EDT
Books

Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened

Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened

Titles by and about LGBTQ2S+ young people are among the most banned books, especially in the U.S.

By Paul Gallant • March 17, 2022 at 4:20 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 10 power ranking: Forecasting the LaLaPaRuZa

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 10 power ranking: Forecasting the LaLaPaRuZa

How will the queens fare in a lip sync battle for survival?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 15, 2022 at 8:00 am EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 10 recap: Looking Snatched

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 10 recap: Looking Snatched

Season 14’s cast gets shocked out of their good vibes by an unprecedented twist

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 14, 2022 at 9:21 am EDT
Politics

The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots

The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots

OPINION: We’ve seen how craven U.S. politicians can get in the pursuit of votes. Are Canadian MPs next?

By Dale Smith • March 10, 2022 at 2:37 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World’ finale recap: The first Queen of the Mothertucking World is…

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World’ finale recap: The first Queen of the Mothertucking World is…

We have our first international “All Stars” champion!

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 9, 2022 at 11:53 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 power ranking: Someone’s got a hold on #1

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 power ranking: Someone’s got a hold on #1

We reshuffle the rankings after another non-elimination week

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 8, 2022 at 7:59 am EDT
Culture

What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?

What went wrong at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and how can it be fixed?

Generational conflict and accusations of systemic racism plagued the company before the board resigned

By Chris Dupuis • March 7, 2022 at 2:27 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 recap: A casual stroll to find America’s Next Drag Superstar

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 recap: A casual stroll to find America’s Next Drag Superstar

What Season 14 lacks in urgency it makes up for in fun times with its cast

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 7, 2022 at 9:25 am EDT
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Hate Watch

Mapping hate: The anti-LGBTQ2S+ history of Ottawa truck convoy organizers

Mapping hate: The anti-LGBTQ2S+ history of Ottawa truck convoy organizers

Some of the best-known faces in the so-called “Freedom Convoy” have clear links to homophobic and transphobic activism 

By V.S. Wells • March 4, 2022 at 4:54 pm EDT
Nightlife

‘It’s our church.’ DIY rave scenes are safe spaces for marginalized folks

‘It’s our church.’ DIY rave scenes are safe spaces for marginalized folks

From Toronto to Miami, queer nightlife is seeing a resurgence—set to the beat of inclusive DJs

By Rhea Singh • March 4, 2022 at 10:18 am EDT
Speed Date

Fantasia Royale Gaga is the Next Queer Sex Symbol

Fantasia Royale Gaga is the Next Queer Sex Symbol

Xtra catches up with the legendary showgirl following her “Hot Haus” win

By Russ Martin • March 3, 2022 at 4:28 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World’ Episode 5 recap: ‘London’ girls

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Versus The World’ Episode 5 recap: ‘London’ girls

The final frontrunner is eliminated, leaving us with an even race among the final four

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 2, 2022 at 11:34 am EDT
Ask an Expert

How to talk about suicide

How to talk about suicide

LGBTQ2S+ folks face a higher suicide risk than their cis, straight counterparts. Mental health researcher Alex Abramovich weighs in on how we can better help each other

By Ashleigh-Rae Thomas • March 2, 2022 at 10:53 am EDT
Parenting

How one Facebook group is redefining Black queer and trans parenthood

How one Facebook group is redefining Black queer and trans parenthood

A Black queer mother felt excluded in mainstream parenting spaces so she created an international community for mutual support

By Derrick Clifton • March 1, 2022 at 3:24 pm EDT
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