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The Xtra Long Read

The troubled golden age of trans literature

The troubled golden age of trans literature

Despite recent successes, a growing chorus of trans writers are asking tough questions, like where’s the nuance and context in literary criticism, and who’s holding the publishing industry to account?

By Eli Cugini • September 15, 2021 at 10:26 am EDT
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 6: Cringe, the Musical

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 6: Cringe, the Musical

Sophie wants Finley to get a little closer, and we want this karaoke moment to end

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti • September 14, 2021 at 3:40 pm EDT
TV & Film

Irish filmmaker Kate Dolan harnessed family trauma and mental illness to make a genuinely scary horror film

Irish filmmaker Kate Dolan harnessed family trauma and mental illness to make a genuinely scary horror film

“You Are Not My Mother,” which debuted this week at TIFF, uses ancient folklore to reveal modern truths

By Christos Tsirbas • September 13, 2021 at 10:03 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Judith Butler, ‘gender criticals’ and freedom of speech

Topline: Judith Butler, ‘gender criticals’ and freedom of speech

The groundbreaking author of “Gender Trouble” is no stranger to controversy

By Ziya Jones • September 9, 2021 at 3:01 pm EDT
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 5: We need to talk about Bette

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 5: We need to talk about Bette

Can someone please explain why she’s being such a jerk right now?

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti • September 7, 2021 at 4:39 pm EDT
Culture

7 kids’ shows that got LGBTQ2S+ representation right

7 kids’ shows that got LGBTQ2S+ representation right

From “She-Ra” to the “Muppet Babies,” children’s TV has been slaying the representation game

By Mel Woods • September 7, 2021 at 2:14 pm EDT
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 4: Bette is crying at art again

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 4: Bette is crying at art again

Strap in, ladies: our favourite L.A. art boss is back and sobbing

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti • August 31, 2021 at 8:45 pm EDT
TV & Film

Wanna check out the new musical ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ or the new cartoon ‘Q-Force’?

Wanna check out the new musical ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ or the new cartoon ‘Q-Force’?

Here’s everything queer coming to streaming platforms in September

By Sarah Taher • August 30, 2021 at 11:56 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: What good is sitting alone in your room?

Topline: What good is sitting alone in your room?

LGBTQ2S+ cinematic history provides a critical lifeline to a queer newbie during lockdown

By Morgan Lightle • August 26, 2021 at 12:41 pm EDT
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
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
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‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 2: Texas hold her

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 2: Texas hold her

Apparently this poker game is for hot L.A. lesbians only

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti • August 17, 2021 at 2:20 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
Identity

12 LGBTQ2S+ emojis we need now

12 LGBTQ2S+ emojis we need now

New emojis are added to the Emojipedia yearly, but we still have some suggestions

By Mel Woods • August 16, 2021 at 1:21 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
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
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