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Politics

How to tell if that ‘feminist’ election group is actually anti-trans

How to tell if that ‘feminist’ election group is actually anti-trans

As the federal writ drops, TERFs will be out claiming to “protect women”

By Mel Woods • August 17, 2021 at 12:46 pm EDT
Protest and Pleasure

A revolution led by sex workers

A revolution led by sex workers

In the final installment of the “Protest and Pleasure” series: why trans women of colour sex workers are the thot leaders we need

By Chanelle Gallant • August 16, 2021 at 2:27 pm EDT
Inside Xtra

A federal election?! Don’t worry, Xtra has you covered

A federal election?! Don’t worry, Xtra has you covered

Senior politics editor Erica Lenti gives you a sneak peek into our extensive coverage of the forthcoming Canadian election

By Erica Lenti • August 16, 2021 at 10:07 am EDT
Politics

This Conservative MP’s call to study poppers may just be the right move

This Conservative MP’s call to study poppers may just be the right move

Michelle Rempel Garner’s open letter to the minister of health is an example of true allyship—if it doesn’t become an election punchline

By Dale Smith • August 13, 2021 at 12:27 pm EDT
Culture

Pride had its moments, but I’m still not ready for ‘normal’

Pride had its moments, but I’m still not ready for ‘normal’

Vancouver Pride arrived toward the end of the 2021 Pride season. But were things good enough yet to be “normal”?

By Mel Woods • August 13, 2021 at 12:12 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 9 recap: Tot Girl Summer

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 9 recap: Tot Girl Summer

Have we finally reached the game-within-a-game?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • August 12, 2021 at 7:56 pm EDT
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Queer Culture Catch-Up

Communing butch voices, dance documentaries and writers on writing

Communing butch voices, dance documentaries and writers on writing

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Aug. 12

By S. Bear Bergman • August 12, 2021 at 10:48 am EDT
The Xtra Long Read

Why LGBTQ2S+ endometriosis support groups are key to better care

Why LGBTQ2S+ endometriosis support groups are key to better care

When trans and queer folks with endo need information that their doctors are not able to provide, these groups empower them to advocate for better care

By Ren Bangert • August 11, 2021 at 8:08 am EDT
Books

Ivan Coyote’s latest book demonstrates the power of listening

Ivan Coyote’s latest book demonstrates the power of listening

“To think that transphobia is any less a part of the fabric of this country is to let your guard down”

By Marjorie Celona • August 9, 2021 at 9:10 am EDT
TV & Film

From a drag queen street fighter biopic to a trans musical to star-crossed lovers in Kenya

From a drag queen street fighter biopic to a trans musical to star-crossed lovers in Kenya

These cinematic portrayals of Black queer life from around the world are as diverse as our community

By Valerie Complex • August 9, 2021 at 8:00 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 8 recap: Snatch and release

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 8 recap: Snatch and release

A former titan of Snatch Game falls in surprising fashion

By Kevin O’Keeffe • August 5, 2021 at 9:30 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: The X-tacy of non-binary gender markers

Topline: The X-tacy of non-binary gender markers

As a non-binary person of trans experience in the U.S., Tre’vell Anderson is looking forward to options beyond “male” and “female” on government-issued ID

By Tre’vell Anderson • August 5, 2021 at 11:58 am EDT
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Mental Health

Struggling with re-entry anxiety? You’re not alone

Struggling with re-entry anxiety? You’re not alone

Life coach and spiritual seeker Jordan Bach offers tips to help us prepare for post-pandemic life

By Jumol Royes • August 4, 2021 at 10:57 am EDT
TV & Film

How Mary Galloway’s groundbreaking Indigiqueer love story made it to the screen

How Mary Galloway’s groundbreaking Indigiqueer love story made it to the screen

The “Querencia” creator talks about how Indigenous artists can make space for themselves in the entertainment industry

By Shanese Indoowaaboo Steele • July 30, 2021 at 9:15 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 7 recap: Show out, queens

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ Episode 7 recap: Show out, queens

The girl group challenge results in a shocker of an elimination

By Kevin O’Keeffe • July 29, 2021 at 8:26 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Coming outs and clarifications

Topline: Coming outs and clarifications

Coming out is a process. It’s okay to do a little beta testing first

By Mel Woods • July 29, 2021 at 11:29 am EDT
TV & Film

Everything queer coming to streaming platforms in August

Everything queer coming to streaming platforms in August

From “The L Word” reboot and another lesbian historical drama to the recent gay romance “Boy Meets Boy” and a drag musical

By Sarah Taher • July 29, 2021 at 10:24 am EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

How do I hire a sex worker?

How do I hire a sex worker?

The business of buying and selling skilled, ethical sexual labour is more complex than it ought to be 

By Kai Cheng Thom • July 27, 2021 at 12:09 pm EDT
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