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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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