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Justice

Antigua and Barbuda strikes down law criminalizing gay sex in victory for LGBTQ+ community

Antigua and Barbuda strikes down law criminalizing gay sex in victory for LGBTQ+ community

Individuals convicted faced life in prison under the now repealed law

By Diamond Yao • July 7, 2022 at 4:25 pm EDT
Hate Watch

Three Nigerian men will be stoned to death following homosexuality conviction

Three Nigerian men will be stoned to death following homosexuality conviction

The sentence follows reports of a gay man being executed in Iran over “sodomy” charges 

By Nico Lang • July 6, 2022 at 5:18 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 8 power ranking: All I want for Christmas is a Legendary Legend Star

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 8 power ranking: All I want for Christmas is a Legendary Legend Star

Has Jaida Essence Hall indeed secured herself a spot in the finale?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • July 3, 2022 at 12:14 pm EDT
Politics

Alabama is trying to use Roe’s repeal to ban trans youth medical care

Alabama is trying to use Roe’s repeal to ban trans youth medical care

The state’s AG said gender-affirming treatments for trans minors are not “deeply rooted in our Nation’s history and tradition”

By Nico Lang • June 30, 2022 at 2:03 pm EDT
TV & Film

Zane Phillips on ‘Fire Island,’ ‘Legacies’ and educating co-stars about himbos

Zane Phillips on ‘Fire Island,’ ‘Legacies’ and educating co-stars about himbos

Concurrent roles in TV and film have led to a break-out year for the actor

By Max Gao • June 30, 2022 at 1:10 pm EDT
Politics

Doctors in the U.S. could face lawsuits for treating trans minors under proposed federal law

Doctors in the U.S. could face lawsuits for treating trans minors under proposed federal law

The bill would allow a 30-year statute of limitation for anyone who wishes to bring legal action against a medical provider of trans-affirming care

By Nico Lang • June 28, 2022 at 2:11 pm EDT
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Education

Biden wants to expand federal laws to protect trans students from discrimination

Biden wants to expand federal laws to protect trans students from discrimination

He is also preparing to sign an executive order preventing LGBTQ2S+ youth from being subjected to conversion therapy

By Dika Ofoma • June 27, 2022 at 4:00 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 7 power ranking: Do you get déjà vu?

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 7 power ranking: Do you get déjà vu?

A similar result to the last design challenge gives one queen a massive boost

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 26, 2022 at 10:19 am EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Celebrate Pride with ‘The Annie Sprinkle Project’ and theatre from Bilal Baig

Celebrate Pride with ‘The Annie Sprinkle Project’ and theatre from Bilal Baig

Plus more of what’s up and on, starting June 23

By S. Bear Bergman • June 24, 2022 at 11:53 am EDT
Pride 2022: Party & Protest

Decades of activism have prepared Ukrainian LGBTQ+ activists for their biggest challenge yet

Decades of activism have prepared Ukrainian LGBTQ+ activists for their biggest challenge yet

Under the shadow of war, Kyiv Pride director Lenny Emson discusses the past, present and future of queer and trans activism in his country

By Adam Zivo • June 23, 2022 at 3:03 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 6 power ranking: A whole new ballgame

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 6 power ranking: A whole new ballgame

Suddenly, the underdogs are the frontrunners

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 18, 2022 at 8:55 am EDT
Politics

Italy is the third country to appoint an LGBTQ+ envoy. Do such positions actually improve human rights for queer and trans people?

Italy is the third country to appoint an LGBTQ+ envoy. Do such positions actually improve human rights for queer and trans people?

Special envoy Fabrizio Petri believes Italy’s moderate approach to human rights can sway the hearts and minds of foreign governments

By Rob Salerno • June 16, 2022 at 10:51 am EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 5 power ranking: Star generosity

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 5 power ranking: Star generosity

Who will be the recipients of the two extra Legendary Legend Stars?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 11, 2022 at 12:10 pm EDT

The Xtra Pride Photo Contest terms conditions

The Xtra Pride Photo Contest terms conditions

Terms and Conditions

• June 10, 2022 at 2:59 pm EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

‘Sex Is as Sex Does,’ Kelechi, Green Room 42 and more Pride Month happenings

‘Sex Is as Sex Does,’ Kelechi, Green Room 42 and more Pride Month happenings

Plus more of what’s up and on starting June 10

By S. Bear Bergman • June 10, 2022 at 12:01 pm EDT
Books

Edafe Okporo on writing ‘Asylum’ and finding home as a Black gay man in America

Edafe Okporo on writing ‘Asylum’ and finding home as a Black gay man in America

The activist and founder of Refuge America shares his inspiring story in a new memoir

By Dika Ofoma • June 6, 2022 at 10:05 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 4 power ranking: Another successful blocking

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 4 power ranking: Another successful blocking

Only two queens have so far failed to get a Legendary Legend Star

By Kevin O’Keeffe • June 4, 2022 at 9:00 am EDT
Politics

Florida is trying to take away gender-affirming medical coverage for 9,000 trans adults

Florida is trying to take away gender-affirming medical coverage for 9,000 trans adults

The state is seeking to remove coverage for gender dysphoria treatment in its Medicaid plan

By Ursula Muñoz S. • June 3, 2022 at 12:36 pm EDT
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