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Power

The best clapbacks to the ‘no kink at Pride’ discourse

The best clapbacks to the ‘no kink at Pride’ discourse

Leather, kink, bare asses and a titty or two are a fundamental part of Pride

By Mel Woods • May 26, 2021 at 4:18 pm EDT
The Xtra Long Read

What if we weren’t born that way?

What if we weren’t born that way?

The immutability of sexual orientation and gender identity has been the cornerstone argument for LGBTQ2S+ rights. The trouble is that not everyone fits that mold

By Heron Greenesmith • May 26, 2021 at 9:58 am EDT
Identity

How Elliot Page’s thirst trap sparked conversations about trans body image

How Elliot Page’s thirst trap sparked conversations about trans body image

The actor and activist showed off his top surgery and rockin’ abs in a new photo posted to his social media this week

By Mel Woods • May 25, 2021 at 3:15 pm EDT
Politics

Bardish Chagger, our voice at the Cabinet table

Bardish Chagger, our voice at the Cabinet table

Xtra asks Canada’s Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth about the millions of dollars set aside for LGBTQ2S+ policy and funding in last month’s federal budget

By Dale Smith • May 25, 2021 at 10:49 am EDT
Health

A life-saving journey to self-advocacy

A life-saving journey to self-advocacy

How one non-binary writer overcame a litany of microaggressions within the mental health care system

By Logan Summer • May 25, 2021 at 10:21 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 4 recap: Ru-duce, Ru-use, Ru-cycle

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 4 recap: Ru-duce, Ru-use, Ru-cycle

A second chances design challenge gives an eliminated queen a second chance as well

By Kevin O’Keeffe • May 23, 2021 at 8:59 pm EDT
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Xtra Weekly

Topline: Connecting to community through food

Topline: Connecting to community through food

Half-vaxxed picnic season is here

By Riley Sparks • May 20, 2021 at 1:44 pm EDT
Music

Please don’t mistake up-and-coming pop star Siena Liggins for a rapper

Please don’t mistake up-and-coming pop star Siena Liggins for a rapper

With her new visual album, this Atlanta-based musician wants to move beyond buzzwords

By vivi hansen • May 19, 2021 at 8:45 am EDT
Protest and Pleasure

Let’s celebrate our vulnerable, ‘imperfect’ bodies

Let’s celebrate our vulnerable, ‘imperfect’ bodies

In the first installment of the “Protest and Pleasure” series, disability justice activists explain how liberating ourselves from ableism makes sex hotter for everyone

By Chanelle Gallant • May 17, 2021 at 12:24 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 3 recap: Break up, bye bye

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 3 recap: Break up, bye bye

The “Down Under” queens take on their own version of the “Drag Race UK” girl group challenge

By Kevin O’Keeffe • May 17, 2021 at 8:34 am EDT
Politics

Despite its best efforts, the Canadian government others trans folks in its latest census

Despite its best efforts, the Canadian government others trans folks in its latest census

There’s a lack of data on trans Canadians. But the 2021 census still fails to capture an accurate portrait of trans lives in Canada

By Niko Stratis • May 14, 2021 at 11:36 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Who will you be as the world opens up?

Topline: Who will you be as the world opens up?

Whether it’s a new name, new pronouns or a new relationship, many queer folks have changed a lot since the start of the pandemic

By Mel Woods • May 13, 2021 at 1:24 pm EDT
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TV & Film

When a circle of Vancouver queers sponsors a Ugandan refugee, both sides learn hard lessons

When a circle of Vancouver queers sponsors a Ugandan refugee, both sides learn hard lessons

An award-winning new documentary teaches us about the importance—and the pitfalls—of helping LGBTQ+ people flee persecution

By Niko Bell • May 12, 2021 at 8:40 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 2 recap: Aussie Snatch and Kiwi Snatch

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Episode 2 recap: Aussie Snatch and Kiwi Snatch

It’s a rough day on the runway after a disappointing Snatch Game

By Kevin O’Keeffe • May 10, 2021 at 10:06 am EDT
Politics

The personal price paid by families under the onslaught of America’s anti-trans legislation

The personal price paid by families under the onslaught of America’s anti-trans legislation

Supportive parents, especially supportive trans parents, are facing terrible choices

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • May 10, 2021 at 9:34 am EDT
Power

World’s largest Catholic school district votes to finally recognize Pride

World’s largest Catholic school district votes to finally recognize Pride

The Toronto Catholic District School Board’s decision, which includes flying the Pride flag at all its schools in June, comes after years of opposition

By Mel Woods • May 7, 2021 at 2:01 pm EDT
Power

2021 will be a banner year for trans people at the Olympics

2021 will be a banner year for trans people at the Olympics

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is a likely lock to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic games

By Mel Woods • May 6, 2021 at 3:13 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Representation still matters

Topline: Representation still matters

With “Small Town Pride” premiering at Inside Out, co-director Chelle Turingan reflects on the power of representation and queer cinema

By Chelle Turingan • May 6, 2021 at 1:05 pm EDT
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