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Toronto

No porn for lesbians…

No porn for lesbians…

Because bad ole het men will see it

By Krishna Rau • January 26, 2000 at 7:00 pm EDT
Toronto

Cherishing the pasties of a lesbian stripper

Cherishing the pasties of a lesbian stripper

Famous femme Joan Nestle reflects on the history of sexual liberation

By Maureen Phillips • March 10, 1999 at 7:00 pm EDT
History

Was it lesbian love?

Was it lesbian love?
By Philip Hannan, Rachel Giese • March 10, 1999 at 7:00 pm EDT
Toronto

The man lesbians love to hate

The man lesbians love to hate

Bob Tivey worries that gay men are losing a vital part of their erotic identity

By Heather M Ross • February 24, 1999 at 7:00 pm EDT
Addiction

Programs for lesbian and gay addicts

Programs for lesbian and gay addicts
By Liz Phillips • February 24, 1999 at 7:00 pm EDT
Music

Macklemore’s “Same Love” was good, actually

Macklemore’s “Same Love” was good, actually

After being dropped by Ed Sheeran’s tour for pro-Palestine comments, the public is waking up to how legit Macklemore actually is

By Mel Woods • September 17, 2026 at 1:40 pm EDT
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Politics

Democratic candidates’ transphobia spells disaster for trans people

Democratic candidates’ transphobia spells disaster for trans people

The Democratic party’s anti-trans heel turn could have drastic consequences beyond November’s midterms

By Katelyn Burns • September 16, 2026 at 1:42 pm EDT
TV & Film

Barbara Hammer’s endless influence

Barbara Hammer’s endless influence

The lesbian filmmaker made a radical difference by making work that reflected her real life. A new documentary is cementing her legacy

By Stephanie E. Creaghan • September 9, 2026 at 4:46 pm EDT
Cruising the Shelves

‘Confluence’ brings Vancouver’s queer history to life

‘Confluence’ brings Vancouver’s queer history to life

The late Alex Turner and his husband, Lucian Childs, have written a unique and rewarding ode to mid-century gay British Columbia

By H Felix Chau Bradley • September 1, 2026 at 10:51 am EDT
Identity

Canadians have become less accepting of gender expression. How come?

Canadians have become less accepting of gender expression. How come?

Researchers and advocates blame shifting public attitudes on the media and politicians on both sides of the border

By Denio Lourenco • August 27, 2026 at 11:47 am EDT
Proud Lives

Remembering barbara findlay

Remembering barbara findlay

The trailblazing lawyer and activist died on Aug. 22. Her connection to Xtra runs deep

By Mel Woods • August 25, 2026 at 5:19 pm EDT
Proud Lives

Dolly Parton was all of our chosen family

Dolly Parton was all of our chosen family

The superstar, who passed away at age 80, was always there for her queer fans. We collectively mourn her loss

By Mel Woods • August 25, 2026 at 4:37 pm EDT
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Identity

More people in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before

More people in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ+ than ever before

But the Trump administration’s attack on data collection puts demographic information like this at risk in the years to come

By Mel Woods • August 24, 2026 at 3:47 pm EDT
Cruising the Shelves

‘Unprecedented Times’ is the college novel Gen Z needs

‘Unprecedented Times’ is the college novel Gen Z needs

Malavika Kannan’s debut has all the makings of a classic

By H Felix Chau Bradley • August 18, 2026 at 3:18 pm EDT
TV & Film

Even in the idyllic queer world of ‘Sterling Point,’ whiteness is front and centre

Even in the idyllic queer world of ‘Sterling Point,’ whiteness is front and centre

The Muskoka-set series glosses over the racism of Canada’s cottage country

By Tobin Ng • August 13, 2026 at 3:21 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ has something deep to say about queer orgasms

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ has something deep to say about queer orgasms

Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow” follow-up shows the threads between nostalgia, violence and sexual pleasure

By Colby Payne • August 7, 2026 at 12:10 pm EDT
TV & Film

‘By Hook or by Crook’ still pushes queer cinema boundaries 25 years later

‘By Hook or by Crook’ still pushes queer cinema boundaries 25 years later

Filmmakers Harry Dodge and Silas Howard discuss the lasting resonance of their boundary-pushing trans-butch buddy caper

By James Factora • July 30, 2026 at 5:16 pm EDT
Proud Lives

Remembering the life and activism of Michael Hendricks

Remembering the life and activism of Michael Hendricks

Hendricks, who died this month at 84, left an indelible mark on Canadian queer history

By Matthew Hays • July 29, 2026 at 3:26 pm EDT
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