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Music

Indie artist Brad Loughead discovers the liberation in dance music

Indie artist Brad Loughead discovers the liberation in dance music

The member of Homeshake and Nap Eyes felt musically and personally reawakened by Montreal’s queer party scene

By Jesse Locke • September 8, 2021 at 9:10 am EDT
Politics

How can a new Canadian government collaborate with Two-Spirit people?

How can a new Canadian government collaborate with Two-Spirit people?

John R. Sylliboy on Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous needs, the upcoming federal election and reconciliation

By Arvin Joaquin • September 3, 2021 at 10:00 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ finale recap: The newest entrant into the ‘Drag Race’ Hall of Fame is…

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ finale recap: The newest entrant into the ‘Drag Race’ Hall of Fame is…

A terrific season ends with the well-deserved crowning of a queen who made the most of her comeback

By Kevin O’Keeffe • September 2, 2021 at 4:25 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Does the world really need a gay bank?

Topline: Does the world really need a gay bank?

A new start-up promising to cater to LGBTQ2S+ folks drew a lot of questions online

By Mel Woods • September 2, 2021 at 12:27 pm EDT
TV & Film

These two lesbian-centred horror films show how far the genre has come

These two lesbian-centred horror films show how far the genre has come

In “Bloodthirsty” and “The Retreat,” queerness is not equated with monstrousness

By Sara Clements • September 2, 2021 at 9:10 am EDT
The Xtra Long Read

Cases of missing trans people are rarely solved. A married pair of forensic genealogists is hoping to change that

Cases of missing trans people are rarely solved. A married pair of forensic genealogists is hoping to change that

How a small team of LGBTQ2S+ investigators is seeking justice for unidentified Trans Doe victims

By Erica Lenti • September 1, 2021 at 8:00 am EDT
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That’s the Way It Is

Pop hasn’t been kind to women over 40. Can Beyoncé break the curse?

Pop hasn’t been kind to women over 40. Can Beyoncé break the curse?

In her illustrious career, Beyoncé has blazed trails for Black women and inspired a zillion drag queens

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • August 31, 2021 at 10:39 am EDT
TV & Film

Wanna check out the new musical ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ or the new cartoon ‘Q-Force’?

Wanna check out the new musical ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ or the new cartoon ‘Q-Force’?

Here’s everything queer coming to streaming platforms in September

By Sarah Taher • August 30, 2021 at 11:56 am EDT
Books

19 fall books we can’t wait to get our hands on

19 fall books we can’t wait to get our hands on

The most intriguing LGBTQ2S+ releases you’ll see on the shelves in the next few months

By Paul Gallant • August 30, 2021 at 9:15 am EDT
Politics

Prepare to be disappointed in party platforms this election season

Prepare to be disappointed in party platforms this election season

The NDP, Conservatives and Liberals could be doing much more for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians. Instead, they’re doling out a lot of the same empty promises

By Dale Smith • August 27, 2021 at 9:42 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 11 recap: Monologue the house down boots

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 11 recap: Monologue the house down boots

A storytelling challenge sees an underdog score a major win, while a former frontrunner falls

By Kevin O’Keeffe • August 26, 2021 at 5:25 pm EDT
Power

Queer Canadians make way less money than straight men: report

Queer Canadians make way less money than straight men: report

Queer people face economic, health and social inequalities than hetero guys just don’t

By Mel Woods • August 25, 2021 at 12:14 pm EDT
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Culture

3 political campaign lessons from queer TV

3 political campaign lessons from queer TV

Justin Trudeau has a lot to learn from Bette Porter’s “L Word” mayoral campaign

By Mel Woods • August 24, 2021 at 12:36 pm EDT
Politics

Jill Andrew’s revolutionary politics

Jill Andrew’s revolutionary politics

As the first openly queer Black MPP in Ontario, the Toronto-based politician wants to build a more inclusive province in the wake of COVID-19

By Samantha Peters • August 23, 2021 at 10:08 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 10 recap: Lip sync for your life—and then do it again

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 10 recap: Lip sync for your life—and then do it again

It’s finally time to reveal the game-within-a-game. Surprise! It’s a whole lot of lip syncs

By Kevin O’Keeffe • August 19, 2021 at 7:26 pm EDT
Politics

What are conscience rights and why are they in the Conservative platform?

What are conscience rights and why are they in the Conservative platform?

What Erin O’Toole’s pledge to defend conscience rights means for LGBTQ2S+ people

By Mel Woods • August 19, 2021 at 3:14 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Ever wondered what it’s like coming out to South Asian parents?

Topline: Ever wondered what it’s like coming out to South Asian parents?

Coming out to my noncommunicative Indian parents over FaceTime was a journey—one that’s not quite over yet

By Karan Saxena • August 19, 2021 at 10:00 am EDT
The Xtra Long Read

Suicidal ideation, my intrusive visitor

Suicidal ideation, my intrusive visitor

Culturally, we fear talking about suicide. But for Niko Stratis, speaking openly about suicidal ideation was the only way to end its stigma

By Niko Stratis • August 18, 2021 at 12:13 pm EDT
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