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TV & Film

How is the new drag show ‘Call Me Mother’ different from ‘Drag Race’?

How is the new drag show ‘Call Me Mother’ different from ‘Drag Race’?

Competing houses, superstar mentors—plus kings, things and everyone in between

By Mel Woods • October 25, 2021 at 10:53 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 3, Episode 5 recap: And the rest is a drag

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 3, Episode 5 recap: And the rest is a drag

A mediocre pair of challenge performances lead to the shake-up this season needs

By Kevin O’Keeffe • October 22, 2021 at 10:34 am EDT
Politics

Nova Scotia’s first genderqueer MLA is blazing a trail

Nova Scotia’s first genderqueer MLA is blazing a trail

Lisa Lachance is the province’s first “Mx. Deputy Speaker”

By Mel Woods • October 21, 2021 at 12:31 pm EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Authors Kevin and Basil Sylvester, Ryka Aoki and SJ Sindu

Authors Kevin and Basil Sylvester, Ryka Aoki and SJ Sindu

And other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Oct. 21

By S. Bear Bergman • October 21, 2021 at 12:22 pm EDT
Culture

7 trans comics to watch instead of Dave Chappelle

7 trans comics to watch instead of Dave Chappelle

Literally every single one of them is funnier than that guy Netflix gave millions to

By Mel Woods • October 20, 2021 at 11:51 am EDT
Power

New program allowing queer men to donate plasma is a first step toward ending the blood ban

New program allowing queer men to donate plasma is a first step toward ending the blood ban

The pilot project in Calgary and London will use a behaviour-based screening questionnaire in lieu of policies that single out queer and trans people

By Dale Smith • October 18, 2021 at 1:44 pm EDT
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Politics

This politician wants to overhaul Ontario’s trans health care system

This politician wants to overhaul Ontario’s trans health care system

A new bill proposes creating a gender-affirming health care advisory committee in the province

By Mel Woods • October 18, 2021 at 10:00 am EDT
Drag Race

Speed Date with the Queen of the North, Brooke Lynn Hytes

Speed Date with the Queen of the North, Brooke Lynn Hytes

As Canada’s Drag Race Season 2 begins, Xtra gets the tea from this “Drag Race” icon

By Xtra Video • October 15, 2021 at 4:51 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 3, Episode 4 recap: Bop versus ballad

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 3, Episode 4 recap: Bop versus ballad

A surprising twist on the girl group challenge gives some underdogs a chance to thrive

By Kevin O’Keeffe • October 14, 2021 at 10:57 pm EDT
Politics

From queerest Parliament to queerest Cabinet?

From queerest Parliament to queerest Cabinet?

ANALYSIS: With a record number of LGBTQ2S+ MPs elected this fall, the prime minister has plenty of worthy queer candidates to appoint

By Dale Smith • October 13, 2021 at 10:45 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 3, Episode 3 recap: Wild things

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 3, Episode 3 recap: Wild things

An outdoor unconventional materials challenge gives us a surprising winner

By Kevin O’Keeffe • October 8, 2021 at 10:10 am EDT
The Xtra Long Read

The hidden lives and uncertain future of trans prisoners

The hidden lives and uncertain future of trans prisoners

For decades, trans people in Canadian prisons fought for their right to be housed safely and humanely. Despite some victories, new policy proposals could set their rights back even more

By Simon Rolston • October 6, 2021 at 10:49 am EDT
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TD, Forever Proud and the Rainbow Railroad

TD, Forever Proud and the Rainbow Railroad

Aligning themselves with the LGBTQ2+ community 25 years ago helped TD get to where they are today

Created for TD • October 5, 2021 at 1:21 pm EDT
Books

A conversation about African queerness and the writing life

A conversation about African queerness and the writing life

Ghanaian writer Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah and Canadian-Nigerian novelist Francesca Ekwuyasi talk about sex, food and their literary influences

By Francesca Ekwuyasi, Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah • October 4, 2021 at 10:44 am EDT
Identity

Tribunal rules that respecting pronouns is a human right

Tribunal rules that respecting pronouns is a human right

A non-binary server in B.C. was fired after asking that their workplace use their pronouns

By Mel Woods • October 1, 2021 at 3:12 pm EDT
Politics

Blake Desjarlais is ready to make his mark on Parliament

Blake Desjarlais is ready to make his mark on Parliament

Canada’s first openly Two-Spirit MP is headed to Ottawa after a historic election win

By Mel Woods • October 1, 2021 at 12:30 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 3, Episode 2 recap: Peloton of fun

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 3, Episode 2 recap: Peloton of fun

A confusing choreography challenge still manages to produce some highlights

By Kevin O’Keeffe • October 1, 2021 at 8:44 am EDT
TV & Film

The drag makeover series ‘We’re Here’ returns, plus Derek Jarman and ‘Diana The Musical’

The drag makeover series ‘We’re Here’ returns, plus Derek Jarman and ‘Diana The Musical’

Here’s everything queer coming to streaming platforms in October 

By Sarah Taher • September 30, 2021 at 5:17 pm EDT
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